How does marijuana affect a growing teen?
Marijuana, cannabis, pot, weed, or herb are all names of the same plant that is used for its mind altering effects. Rapidly increasing in the teen population over the last several decades, more than half of high school seniors report using marijuana at least once with approximately a quarter of them reporting use in the last month.
A study out of Yale, published this month, showed that over 1/3 of teens that smoke marijuana abused prescription opiates. As such marijuana, along with alcohol and tobacco, is listed as a gateway drug.
The effect on the
Essential Baby Health and Safety Tips
by Editorial Team April 10th, 2018 | Children's Health
New parents can become overwhelmed because of the broad array of information they might come in contact with. One site says something and the next contradicts the first one’s statement entirely. The first piece of advice that we can give you when it comes to managing your baby’s health and safety is to have a talk with a pediatrician.
No one’s better at giving you reliable and trustworthy advice than a doctor. Here are some tips that you might have to consider to make sure that your baby grows both happy and healthy.
Supporting healthy babies
Keeping a baby as healthy as possible
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No one’s better at giving you reliable and trustworthy advice than a doctor. Here are some tips that you might have to consider to make sure that your baby grows both happy and healthy.
Supporting healthy babies
Keeping a baby as healthy as possible
Getting to Know Your Pediatrician
by Editorial Team March 20th, 2018 | Children's Health
As a new parent, you've done lots of research. You've found the best car seat, the best crib, and many other products you'll need. You also have found the pediatrician who you think will be best for your little one. That's an important decision, as this person will help you make medical decisions and watch your child grow, possibly for the next eighteen years.
When you attend your first appointment, you may be nervous or excited. This is the beginning of a long relationship. There will be the routine pieces- height, weight, heartbeat. There also will be questions about habits at
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When you attend your first appointment, you may be nervous or excited. This is the beginning of a long relationship. There will be the routine pieces- height, weight, heartbeat. There also will be questions about habits at
3 Tips on How to Keep Your Kid Healthy
by Editorial Team November 28th, 2017 | Children's Health
It is estimated that over forty million children in the world are obese or overweight. The World Health Organization regularly publishes studies and analyses of these issues. During the past decade or so, we’ve seen an incredible rise in childhood obesity, and in most cases, it is due to unhealthy lifestyles.
It goes without saying that most parents are focused on putting food on the table, which is to say that they are stressed enough at their job and with their own routines. Nevertheless, since the feeding habits of Americans and the rest of the world have changed drastically in
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It goes without saying that most parents are focused on putting food on the table, which is to say that they are stressed enough at their job and with their own routines. Nevertheless, since the feeding habits of Americans and the rest of the world have changed drastically in
Armor Up for the Allergy Battle
by Editorial Team July 26th, 2017 | Children's Health
The air that you filter through your home matters more than you know. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a huge factor in the health of your children. Nasal allergies affect kids at a young age. The allergens in your home can make your child suffer needlessly. That’s why you must prioritize IAQ. Until you do, the air that circulates in your home will aggravate your child’s condition. It could even trigger an asthma attack or worse.
How much should you worry about this situation? Research suggests that people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors. No matter how much
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How much should you worry about this situation? Research suggests that people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors. No matter how much