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The Right Way to Wear a Bicycle Helmet

The Right Way to Wear a Bicycle Helmet

Wearing a bike helmet the right way can keep children from a head injury if they take a tumble. But if the helmet is cracked or worn incorrectly, it won’t protect them. A few safety checks can make all the difference...
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Reducing the Risk of Dementia

Reducing the Risk of Dementia

As we age our risk of developing dementia, or cognitive impairments, increases but there are ways to reduce your risk. Lifestyle changes like more exercise, getting enough sleep, and cutting back on some things like alcohol can help...
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ADD & ADHD in Children

ADD & ADHD in Children

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, explains how ADD and ADHD diagnoses are done for children.  Dr. Torres says that when she talks about ADD or ADHD inattentive type, she’s talking about those children who are really struggling in school because that…...
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Daily Sugar Intake for Children

Daily Sugar Intake for Children

In an interview with the Health Channel, Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to parents on how to help their children form healthy eating habits.  Amy recommends that you have at least one family meal per week, even if it is not with the full family. “Even if one child…...
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Common Developmental Disabilities in Children

Common Developmental Disabilities in Children

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, discusses different types of developmental disabilities to watch out for in your children. The most common ones seem to be attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder.  “With ADHD what we see is kids who…...
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Asthma Symptoms in Kids

Asthma Symptoms in Kids

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, talks about asthma in children. He explains that it can get serious if the child does not follow a specific treatment plan.  Asthma can get worse with time, so it is important to use the medications prescribed, like…...
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How to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome

How to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Richard Simon, an Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, talks about the danger of computer vision syndrome and how it affects adults and children alike. Allowing young children to have too much screen time can damage their eyesight if it is not properly regulated.  When we blink our…...
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Paxlovid: COVID Drug Rebound

Paxlovid: COVID Drug Rebound

The new oral medication for COVID-19 infection, Paxlovid, can cause a mild rebound of the virus in a small number of cases. But this rebound usually goes away and does not cause severe disease...
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