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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home… What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors. It used to also be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD…
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Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD does exist but may look slightly different than it does in children… and overall health. In order to be diagnosed with adult ADHD, you must have had symptoms prior to age 12. Can adult ADHD be prevented or avoided? You cannot prevent or…
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St. John's Wort: Drug-Supplement Interactions
St. John’s Wort is a plant used in teas, ointments, and dietary supplements for a list of health conditions. It… and liquid extracts. The supplements are used for a variety of health conditions. These include kidney and lung problems, sleep issues, menopause, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder…
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Nutrition Tips for Kids
Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children… Improve their minds Even out their moods Help them maintain a healthy weight Help prevent mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD Plus, having a healthy diet and focusing on…
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavior condition that affects children and teens. It causes a negative effect on the child’s… family, such as divorce, multiple moves, and changing schools frequently. Financial problems in the family. Parents who have or have had ODD, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),…
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Types of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are a group of prescription medicines that treat depression and sometimes other health conditions… This can help with insomnia with depression. Bupropion may be recommended for people who have certain health issues. The most common is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Other issues are nicotine…
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant… What is fetal alcohol syndrome? Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a group of problems that can happen in a baby when the mother drinks…
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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who… Depression is a medical illness. It affects your mental and physical health. Anyone can have depression. It is important to know that it is…
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Teen Suicide
The teenage years are especially hard and stressful. Many things can affect your teen's mood and behavior. These can lead… Teen suicide is when a child ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned. However, not all suicide attempts lead to death…
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Tics and Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome causes a person to involuntarily make repeated twitches, movements, or sounds called tics that begin in childhood… What is Tourette syndrome? Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder that starts in childhood. It causes a person to make repeated twitches, movements, or sounds…
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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children… Mental health is just as important as physical health. It affects how we think and feel about ourselves and the people around us. Good…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors… What is obsessive-compulsive disorder? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is mental health disorder, such as anxiety disorder or depression. It causes unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). We all have habits…
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development… What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes physical problems and intellectual disabilities. It is most often caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome number 21…
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior… There are many things that can cause a child to have temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and general “bad” or unexpected behavior. These can include biological reasons, like being hungry or overtired. It can include…
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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain… What is Addison’s disease? Addison's disease is a condition that affects your body's adrenal glands. These glands are located on top of your kidneys…
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Added Sugar: What You Need To Know
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types… Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types of sugar. Natural sugar is found…
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Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving… What is adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis is commonly called frozen shoulder. This occurs when the joints in your shoulder are inflamed. The inflammation leads…
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Tobacco Addiction
Smoking or chewing tobacco is very dangerous for your health, but there are many resources available to help you… It’s no secret that smoking or chewing tobacco is dangerous for your health. Many people try to quit and are successful. Still, many others try…
