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Signs And Symptoms Of Measles In Children
By Sam Elsley Kids

Signs And Symptoms Of Measles In Children

As a parent, you’ve likely seen the measles on your child’s vaccination sheet. But what does measles actually look like? More importantly, how do you know if your child has it? This childhood infection hasn’t been widespread in years thanks to high vaccination rates, but unfortunately, there have been a few cases throughout recent years. […]

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Kids With Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, And Treatment
By Katherine George Kids

Kids With Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, And Treatment

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in both adults and children. Anxiety Canada notes that anxiety affects up to 20-percent of children and adults over their entire lifespan. While it’s normal for a child to experience anxiety at certain points in life, especially as they are learning to do things on […]

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers
By Eva Fisher, Fugen Neziroglu, and Jamie Feusner Your Health

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]

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Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form
By Simone Holligan Women

Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form

Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]

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3 Ways to Unlock the Power of Food to Promote Heart Health
By Shannan M. Grant, Andrea J. Glenn, and Dayna Lee-Baggley Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

3 Ways to Unlock the Power of Food to Promote Heart Health

Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular (heart) disease. National Nutrition Month, with its 2023 theme of Unlock the Potential of Food, is an ideal opportunity to […]

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