Documents tagged 'Children'
Published: 25/07/2008
Obesity can be a problem as early as kindergarten for some children. Children who suffer from obesity will most likely endure a lifelong struggle with physical and emotional consequences.
Physical effects of obesity in children include difficulty keeping up with physical...
Published: 25/07/2008
As many as 50% of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults. Several studies have been published which follow the lives of ADHD kids into adulthood. The findings of these studies are a bit disheartening. However, they do serve to emphasize just how important it is to find...
Published: 24/07/2008
More than likely you have heard of insomnia, but usually you think of it as an adult problem. Insomnia is very common in adults; however, often kids have sleep problems as well. If you happen to have a child who is having trouble sleeping they may be dealing with childhood insomnia.
When it...
Published: 24/07/2008
Parents are already familiar with the stress that comes with preparing meals, bathing, homework, shopping and so on. In addition to these stressors are those parents meet with parent-child conflicts, time schedules to meet and a childs well-being in general. A family who has a child on...
Published: 24/07/2008
I first developed the concept of becoming symptom-free of disability when I was working on my Career Development Award from The National Institutes of Health. As a brain scientist working for the most rigorous medical research facility in the world, I discovered that many disorders...
Published: 24/07/2008
I challenged a group of writers with chronic illnesses and chronic pain to write a letter to friends and family explaining their maladies. But I procrastinated about finishing my own letter, partly because "Ill do that tomorrow" seems to be a part of my life now and partly because I dont...
Published: 24/07/2008
Being a child seems to be an easy period in a persons life. Childhood, for most of us, is a carefree phase of life when children do not have any worries except maybe showing up in time for school. Sorry to say, but in this modern age, even children suffer from problems as indicated by the...
Published: 24/07/2008
Crohns Disease is an incurable condition that affects the digestive tract. The symptoms are often painful and if untreated can lead to more serious conditions down the line. Children, while not the age group most likely to suffer from Crohns, are potentially at the greatest risk from the...
Published: 24/07/2008
Like an adult, every child needs appropriate amounts of calories, proteins, minerals, and vitamins to grow. The new Food Guide Pyramid Guidelines outline the amount of grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and meats or beans people should eat daily. Children between the ages of four...
Published: 24/07/2008
Love can be a very strong feeling that can survive any difficulty that comes to a relationship. Think carefully though when it comes to deciding if children are right for you if both you and your intended spouse have asthma. Hereditary issues can increase the risk of having children...