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| Keeping your kids healthy is priority one. Search here for features on fitness, nutrition, safety, special needs, emotional health, immunizations, illnesses and more. Educate yourself to protect their bodies and their minds.
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| 2010 Healthcare Heroes Finalists Named |
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| Fifty-eight local individuals and organizations will be recognized for their honorable work and dedication to our region’s health at Central Penn Parent’s Healthcare Heroes awards program on March 23 from 8-10am. in the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.... more |
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| Fake Bakes can bring Real Problems |
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| As the number of daylight hours decreases, people desiring a tan turn to indoor methods. You’ve heard the warnings about tanning beds, and they haven’t gone away. In fact, if anything, there are more reasons to avoid tanning beds than ever before.... more |
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| Numbers You Should Know |
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| When your doctor reveals your blood pressure and cholestrol level numbers, do you know what they mean? You should.... more |
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| What's that Strange Rash? It might be Shingles. |
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| A viral infection that causes a painful rash, Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same one that causes chickenpox. According to Mayoclinic.com, after a bout with the pox, the virus can lay dormant near your spinal cord and brain and can reactivate as Shingles.
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| Healthcare Heroes 2010 Nominations |
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| Have an amazing family doctor? Pediatrician? Feel like you just can't thank them enough? Show him or her your appreciation by nominating them for the 2010 Healthcare Heroes awards. Read on for a nomination form and easy-to-follow guidelines.... more |
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| What's on Your Family Tree? |
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| A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that 96 percent of all Americans believe knowing their family health history is important, yet only one-third of those same respondents have acquired the information. HHS says that diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, along with rare diseases like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia, can run in families. Tracing illnesses from blood relatives can help doctors predict disorders for which a person may be at risk.
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| Think Your Teen's Slacking Off? |
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| According to www.kidshealth.org, Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that appears at the same time each year. With SAD, a person typically has symptoms of depression and unexplained fatigue as winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter. When spring returns and days become longer again, people with SAD experience relief from their symptoms, returning to their usual mood and energy level.... more |
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| Hospice of Lancaster County Offers Volunteer Training for Teens |
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| Hospice of Lancaster County invites teens ages 15 through 18 to apply for SoulMate Teen Volunteer Program. Opportunities are available which provide teens from across the county a chance to volunteer in a way that is meaningful to patients and families coping with serious illness. ... more |
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| Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise |
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| The number of cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise in the United States. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga., pertussis cases have witnessed the largest upsurge since the 1950s, with more than 50,000 new cases reported in the US between 2004-2005. ... more |
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| Groups Join To Discuss Keeping School Children With Diabetes Safe |
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| In continued efforts to ensure the rights of students with diabetes are safe and protected and that their parents and schools have the proper resources to help them manage their disease safely and effectively, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Penn State Hershey Medical Center will host "Rights, Responsibilities and Resources: The 3Rs of Managing Diabetes at School," on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Penn State Hershey University Fitness and Conference Center. The workshop is free.... more |
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| Healthcare Heroes |
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| The third annual Healthcare Heroes awards program will be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.... more |
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| Kids Get Headaches Too |
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| According to www.MayoClinic.com, just like adults, children get headaches. They often show different symptoms, though. There are also several kinds of headaches. Below is a breakdown of symptoms that could help you decipher what kind of headache your child’s experiencing:... more |
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| September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month |
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| According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, most women diagnosed with the disease often find out well after its onset. Ovarian cancer doesn’t have to be a silent killer. Call your doctor if you experience these symptoms:... more |
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| Fan Usage Can Aid SIDS Prevention |
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| Haledyne and HealthyChildrenToday.com announced the surprising results of its recent survey of 542 Moms. More than 70 percent of respondents were unaware of the conclusive and widely-covered study by the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine which found that using a fan while a baby is sleeping can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by 72 percent.... more |
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| 5 Myths About Braces |
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| MYTH: Braces are painful and take two years or more for the desired result.
FACT: After the adjustment period, like breaking in a new pair of shoes, braces are comfortable. Some may be worn for months, not years.
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| Hearing Loss Could Lead to Other Problems |
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| There are certain times in a child’s life when hearing screenings are performed. Detecting problems early is essential, especially in children, because speech and learning could be negatively impacted.... more |
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| Keep Sports Fun and Safe: 6 Safey Tips |
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| More American children are competing in sports than ever before. Sports help children and adolescents keep their bodies fit and their self esteem high. Below are some important injury prevention tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help parents promote safe, optimal sports experiences for their
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| Mom, I Itch. Is it Lice? |
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| Lice. No good thoughts come with this word. It’s definitely not something you want to hear your child has. And if they do, you want to eradicate the pests as quickly as possible. According to MayoClinic.com, look for the following red flags...... more |
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| Stay Tick(ed) Off |
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| Lyme Disease is endemic in the Northeastern United States. That means, those traveling or residing in the wooded areas of Pennsylvania are at high risk of being bit by a Lyme-carrying tick. According the Center for Disease Control, while a preventative vaccine was once offered for the disease, in 2002, production was stopped because of lack of demand. Prevention is the best way to combat the often difficult to detect ailment. Here are some tips: ... more |
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| Growing Pains - Are They Real? |
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| Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are throbbing. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you’re uncertain about whether to give him any medication or take him to the doctor. Sound familiar?... more |
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| Eek! Another Ear Infection! |
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| Ear infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood illnesses in the United States. According to KidsHealth.org, more than three out of four kids have had at least one ear infection by the time they reach their third birthday. ... more |
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| Beating Bedwetting |
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| While most kids become potty trained by the time they are 3 to 4 years old, about 15 percent of those wet the bed when they are 5 years old, and 7 percent to 10 percent of 7-year-olds are bedwetters. ... more |
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| Choosing a Sunscreen |
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| Most parents are pretty good about using sunscreen on their kids, both because they want to avoid the future damage the sun can do and because they don’t want their kids to suffer with a sunburn. Many are still confused about which sunscreen is the best to use, though: Do you have to use a kids’ or baby sunscreen? How high of an SPF is high enough?... more |
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| Bleach Baths Help Kids With Eczema |
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| Diluted bleach baths offer a safe, simple and inexpensive way of treating children with eczema, according to U.S. researchers as reported by HealthDay News.... more |
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| Acknowledging Childhood Asthma And Its Triggers |
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| According to the American Lung Association, common asthma symptoms include coughing (constant or intermittent), wheezing or whistling sounds audible when a child exhales, and shortness of breath or rapid breathing. Children with these symptoms should be monitored as they often mimic those of colds and the flu.... more |
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| What You Should Know About Swine Flu |
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| News about the Swine Flu is everywhere. What is it and what's the best way to protect against contracting it? Read on for information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...... more |
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| Celebrate Healthy Kids April 12 |
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| YMCA Healthy Kids Day (April 12*) is a free, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families in spirit, mind and body.... more |
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| Fifth Disease |
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| This common childhood illness is usually mild in kids — but it can pose a serious danger to pregnant women and their babies.... more |
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| Do Allergies Equal Asthma |
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| Although allergies and asthma are separate conditions, they are related. People who have allergies...particularly those that affect the nose and eyes...are more likely to have asthma. ... more |
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| Take the Worry Out of Giving Medicine |
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| All parents are faced with giving their child medicine. Whether it’s Tylenol to soothe a new tooth or an antibiotic to fight an ear infection, having to give a child medicine can be a nerve-wracking experience. ... more |
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