Allergy Triggers, What You Need to Know
The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology,ACAAI, reported, in a July press release, that common allergy triggers in classrooms and playgrounds spur 14 million school absences a year in...
View ArticleHealth Tips from Those in the Know
Soccer Players The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons offers these health tips for soccer players: Stay in good physical shape, even in the off-season, with regular exercise and strength training....
View ArticleParents Underestimate the Calories in Fast Food Meals
At a recent meeting of the Obesity Society Jason Block, MD, of Harvard Medical School and fellow researchers reported that parents often underestimate the calories their school-age kids are consuming...
View ArticleKids with Knee Injuries Need Special Care
According to a study that appears in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, youngsters who injure the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee require...
View ArticleChild Obesity: A Growing Problem
The following article, on the growing problem of childhood obesity, is a reprint of a article written by Staci Marks, a researcher and writer. The article was published on May 2nd on...
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