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When most of us think about our bodies, we think about the parts that make them up: arms and legs, fingers and toes or internal organs like the heart and lungs. What we often don’t think about is the complex system of glands that make up the endocrine system. But if...
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Question: What is one thing all four of these have in common? Answer: They are all among the top 10 leading causes of death in America. Question: How is Alzheimer’s different from the other three? Answer: It is the only one of the top 10 causes of death in...
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Here’s a startling statistic: each day in America, nearly 4,000 people under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), that leads to an estimated 400,000 young people who become cigarette smokers each year. When you...
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Worth the wait 2013-10-01 Author: Sara Rider Like so many things in life that are supposed to come naturally, having a baby can be more complicated than people anticipate. Particularly in the last weeks of a pregnancy, it can seem like your bundle of joy is never...
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The truth about kids and cancer 2013-08-31 Author: Sara Rider There are many things that keep parents up at night worrying about their children. But somewhere near the top of the list has to be the fear of childhood cancer. Nationally, childhood cancer is not as...
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A healthy start for back to school 2013-07-29 Author: Sara Rider Summer is like that movie you wish didn’t have to end; except for the 100 degree-days, what’s not to like? There are family vacations, trips to the pool, lots of great summer foods – all the things...
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Strollin’ safely 2013-06-27 Author: Sara Rider Getting baby from point A to point B is something that usually requires a lot of planning, coordination and special equipment. Since the middle of the last century, part of that equip- ment includes the stroller....
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Summer safety 2013-05-29 Author: Sara Rider Summertime in Texas means lots of sunshine, lots of hot days and an ongoing search for ways to beat the heat. In Central Texas, we’re blessed with many backyard pools, public pools, rivers and lakes. So it’s not...
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Good eye! 2013-04-30 Author: Sara Rider For some children, kindergarten and first grade are a breeze – as long as they are sitting at the front of the room and the chalkboard is close by. But move them to the back of the room and suddenly things get fuzzy....
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Goo-goo ga-ga and beyond 2013-03-26 Author: Sara Rider With a new baby, every family looks for milestones: the first smile, the first laugh, the first steps. And among these milestones, many of us also wait for a baby’s first words. In our rapid-pace world,...
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Allergy attack 2013-02-26 Author: Sara Rider For the thousands of children and adults who struggle with various types of allergies, part of the question is always, “Why me?” Why is my child allergic to chocolate or eggs or shellfish? Why do my siblings suffer from...
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About face 2013-02-01 Author: Sara Rider Winter is a time of year when many of us think about our health a little more often than we usually do. We battle cedar fever starting in December, worry about colds and flu as January approaches and wonder what new bug...
