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  • Upgrade Your Approach to Kids’ Screen Time

    Upgrade Your Approach to Kids’ Screen Time

    Today, more than 50% of kids touch their first screen while still wearing diapers. A reported 95% of teens have access to smartphones. But how much screen time should children be exposed to? To help answer this question, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) created a set of guidelines, and they offer these key points to guide parents.

  • What Is Supportive Care for Cancer Patients?

    What Is Supportive Care for Cancer Patients?

    Supportive care is exactly what it sounds like: It’s health care that offers an added boost of physical and emotional support after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer.

  • Physical Therapy Recharges Breast Cancer Survivors

    Physical Therapy Recharges Breast Cancer Survivors

    During and after treatment, patients may not view exercise as a priority, or they may be too tired to participate in a standard exercise program. That’s where physical therapy (PT) comes in. PT especially designed for breast cancer survivors can help women safely regain their range of motion and strength while improving their mood.

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Be Smart About Taking Medicines

Prescription medicines have joined the ranks of new cars and breakfast cereals. Many of them are being marketed directly to the public through ads on television and in magazines. Some medicines get so much free publicity they don't need to be advertised.

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Digestive System Quiz

What happens to that cheeseburger and fries you had for lunch? During the digestive process, food is converted into energy that's used by your body. Take this quiz to see how much you know about how digestion works.

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Step-by-Step: Flossing Your Teeth

Here are the steps that show the different steps of flossing.

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