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Cerebral Palsy
…the most common include: Intellectual disability or learning difficulties. Seizures. Delayed growth and development. Spinal deformities. Vision or hearing loss. Speech disorders. Infections and long-term illnesses SYMPTOMS What are the…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity – Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
…a healthy weight. Use language that describes being healthy and strong. Avoid language that focuses on weight loss, dieting, and achieving a certain size. Most of all, be positive and…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
…responds to a nerve block that can block the pain for an extended period of time. Sometimes physical therapy or weight loss can help. Just know that things aren’t hopeless….
Emotional Eating
…containers of food. What are the possible causes of emotional eating? Some common situations and emotions associated with emotional eating include: Anger Boredom Change Confusion Depression Frustration Loneliness Loss Resentment…
Club Drug Use – Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
…names. What are the dangers of GHB use? There are many side effects of GHB. They include: Drowsiness Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Loss of coordination Changes in blood pressure Trouble breathing…
Down Syndrome in Adults – Staying Healthy
…memory loss, withdrawal, or aggression. However, do not just assume that your relative has dementia. There could be other causes, such as stress, depression, or a medical issue. Talk to…
Health Care Workers – Avoiding Infections at Work
…mucous or blood. They also may have fever, night sweats, or weight loss. You can catch this disease by breathing in droplets that get into the air when an infected…
Caring for Your Premature Baby
…has ROP, your healthcare provider will advise you to take the baby for regular check-ups by an eye healthcare provider. ROP can be treated to help prevent vision loss. Check…
Dementia – Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
…slowed down Feeling restless and irritable Feeling worthless or guilty Trouble remembering, focusing, or making decisions Headaches, backaches or digestive problems Unintended weight loss or gain Sleeping too much, or…
Mind/Body Connection – How Your Emotions Affect Your Health
…blood pressure Insomnia (trouble sleeping) Lightheadedness Palpitations (the feeling that your heart is racing) Sexual problems Shortness of breath Stiff neck Sweating Upset stomach Weight gain or loss Poor emotional…