Checking your blood pressure with a home blood pressure monitor is important if you are on medication or alternative treatments and want to be proactive in helping to manage your own health care. If you have hypertension, it is a good idea to use...
The body uses fever -- temperature elevation -- to fight viral or bacterial infection. An increased temperature is a symptom, not the illness itself. Unless the fever is very high or your child is uncomfortable and unable to rest or at risk of...
Body Mass Index, BMI, is an age- and gender-specific measure calculated from a child’s height and weight and used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems. After calculating BMI for a child, the BMI number is plotted on the...
Whether it's for your wedding invitations or for a birthday party, when addressing invitations to children, a certain degree of etiquette is necessary. Depending on the circumstances of the invitation, and who else is invited, you'll address the...
If you have just been diagnosed with diabetes, changing your eating habits may feel like an unapproachable task. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs only in children, while type 2 diabetes can occur at any time. Both diabetes types benefit from eating...
The patella, or kneecap, forms a tough, bony lid over your knee joint. Children under 15 only account for 1 percent of all patella fractures, according to "Skeletal Injury in the Child" by John Anthony Ogden. The average age for patella fractures...
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have state laws requiring bicycle riders to wear helmets, according to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute. All of these laws apply only to children, although the maximum age varies. The laws also...
Alfred Adler was a psychiatrist and philosopher who believed that the best way to understand people was through their social status. Adler was interested in all social relationships but especially in the ways in which a person's status in his...
Johnson's Baby Shampoo is a product that has been known and trusted for many years. Good for not only children but pets and other uses, the shampoo has "No more tears" written on the label. Ingredients in this brand of shampoo are formulated so...
According to the Children's Hospital Boston, knock knees are a normal part of the growth process in children 2 to 4. It describes it as "A standing child whose knees touch but ankles do not." The legs are aligned outward, and the knees are...
Adult and junior rackets, though made by the same companies, differ significantly. Due to these differences, it is very rare that an adult should be using a junior racket and visa versa. Junior players should use rackets that correspond to their...
Parents of young children might find their little one asleep on the floor next to his bed, having fallen out overnight. Children, especially those who have recently transitioned from a crib, fall out of bed often without serious injury. Strategic...
According to MayoClinic.com, tetracyclines are a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics which are produced by Streptomyces bacterium. Tetracycline is used to treat different bacterial infections and to help control acne. Tetracycline is available...
According to a public service campaign (see Resources), adult ADHD is a very real disorder that can cause the affected individual to have a sense of dissatisfaction with himself (a nagging sense of not reaching his full potential). Many...
The Bosu ball is an exercise ball commonly used for exercises that allow you to stabilize your core while performing other exercises. The shape of the ball creates an imbalance that requires proper posture and a strong midsection to stay balanced....
Older babies in the 8- to 12-month range are prime candidates for learning to use a sippy cup, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Most babies in this age group can sit independently, which will make the physical manipulation of the...
Mucinex, a decongestant containing guaifenesin and phenylephrine, is designed to break up mucus in the sinuses and throat. Children should only take Children's Mucinex, which provides the proper dosage. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Getting a gluten intolerance diagnosis may be hard, as symptoms of gluten mimic several other ailments, making the cause overlooked by many doctors. Signs include diarrhea, fatigue, stomach cramping and gas. Without treatment, skin rashes and...
Youth athletics have become increasingly competitive over the years. In some sports children need only to be in the seventh grade to be considered recruits by the NCAA. The promise of a free or reduced cost education along with the chance of...
Growth plate injuries account for 15 to 30 percent of all childhood fractures, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Since the bones of children have not fully developed, children and adolescents are the only baseball players...
Your children do not have to be star athletes or aspiring Olympians to be physically active and healthy. Incorporate physical activity and healthy eating into your children's lives --- creating good habits that can last a lifetime. Making healthy...
Taking multivitamins ensures that you obtain essential vitamins and minerals that may be missing from your diet. Since children have different dietary needs than adults, many vitamin companies offer special children formulas. Children's...
The flu, or influenza, can have devastating effects on children. Most of the deaths attributed to the H1N1 virus were in children and in adults with chronic health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), around 20,000...
Swimming goggles are an essential element if you plan to spend time in the water. They not only protect your eyes from chlorine or seawater, they also assist your vision underwater, ensuring that you don't bump into any hazards. This ubiquitous...
The National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted in 2008 that nearly 70% of fatalities resulting from bicycle accidents were due to head injuries. Regulations from the federal to the local levels aim to encourage the use of...
Any medication that has been on the market for some time is subject to recall if evidence of harmful side effects or general harm has been determined. On Oct. 26, 2006 several doctors and medical organizations issued an advisory telling parents...
Backyard trampolines are not only for children. You can use a trampoline as part of your fitness program. If you enjoy the benefits of trampoline jumping such as improved cardiovascular health, core strength and coordination, but do not want to...
Skipping is a cardiovascular activity just like running, walking or swimming. The longer you skip, the more calories you will burn--resulting in weight loss. You can also vary your skipping workout to maximize results. Skipping is not only a...
Alopecia areata, often referred to as AA, can occur at any age but mostly affects children, according to the American Osteopathic College of Dermatology. This autoimmune disease leads to patchy hair loss on the scalp and body and can be traumatic,...
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