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Rehabilitation Exercises If you have had surgery or if you have been in a cast or splint, you may do these exercises when your healthcare provider says you are ready. [...]

What is a personal fitness plan? A personal fitness plan is your own road map to reaching your fitness goals. A personal fitness plan should include the following things: * [...]

Why is ice used for injuries? Ice is used after an injury to reduce swelling and decrease pain. Ice decreases blood flow to the injured tissue and reduces inflammation. When [...]

What is a corneal abrasion? A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface of the cornea. The cornea is the clear outer layer on the front of the eye. [...]

The death of a spouse or partner is one of life's most stressful events. The grief can be overwhelming. It is hard to deal with this kind of loss, but [...]

What is viral sore throat? A viral sore throat is an infection of the throat caused by a virus. How does it occur? A viral sore throat occurs when a [...]

What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins near the anus or inside the rectum. The anus is the opening where the bowel movement passes out of the body. The rectum [...]

What is a good bowel habit? There is no 'best' number of daily or weekly bowel movements. Some people have a bowel movement twice a day and others twice a [...]

Doing daily activities and chores can be painful and tiring when you have arthritis. The good news is that there are many ways to help you keep doing your daily [...]

Why is humidifying and suctioning important? When you breathe through your mouth and nose, air is naturally warmed, moistened, and cleaned. Air coming in through a tracheostomy (trach) tube does [...]

Brief Version What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a shallow tear or crack in the skin at the opening of the anus. If your child has blood [...]

What is earwax? Everyone has earwax. The color can normally vary from light yellow to dark brown. Earwax is not dirty or abnormal, in fact it contains natural chemicals in [...]

How are infectious diseases spread? Diseases are usually spread by touching something that is infected with a virus or bacteria. For example, your child has a cold and touches his [...]

Not all toy hazards can be detected, nor can any toy be completely safe for all children at all times. The unique combination of child, toy, and the way the [...]

Children need few toys during babyhood. Parents' love and attention is far more critical for infants' healthy development and well-being. In fact, newborns are more attracted to human faces than [...]

Children's imaginations flourish during the preschool years. Play takes up a lot of preschoolers' time, and helps them learn. Dramatic play now becomes popular, and children imitate familiar roles. They [...]

What is phenobarbital? Phenobarbital is a medicine used in children to prevent seizures. It may also be used to treat jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes due to a very [...]

What is natural family planning? Natural family planning is a term used for methods of birth control that do not involve the use of any drugs or devices. It is [...]

Reading is both fun and educational. The following tips can help your child gain skills and knowledge from books and have fun at the same time. Learning from books When [...]

How can you tell if your child is left-handed? Most babies use both hands to begin with, and rarely show any preference before about 7 to 9 months old. By [...]

What is cheating? Cheating is commonly defined as when a person misleads, deceives, or acts dishonestly on purpose. Cheating comes in many forms: * iPods and other MP3 players can [...]

What are incentives? Incentives are rewards for good behaviors. Incentives are especially helpful for overcoming resistance when children are locked in a power struggle or control battle with their parents. [...]

What is a gastrostomy? A gastrostomy is a surgically created opening in the stomach. A gastrostomy is needed if: * Your child is not able to eat enough to help [...]

Sending a child with food allergies to school or child care can be scary at first. Giving up some of the control over your child's snacks and meals is hard [...]

Spending quality time as a family is important not only when children are young but also as they get older. Busy schedules of work, school, and extracurricular activities can make [...]

What is an eye injury? Eye injuries are usually cuts, scrapes or bruises around the eye. When your child is injured in or around the eye, the main concern is [...]

What is a topical skin adhesive? A topical skin adhesive is a sterile, liquid skin glue that holds the edges of a wound together. The adhesive film usually stays in [...]

What is before and after school in-home care? Before and after school care is generally for children 6 to 12 years of age. Care is also provided holidays, school breaks, [...]

What is before and after school center-based care? Before and after school care is generally for children 6 to 12 years of age. Programs offer age-appropriate activities in the hours [...]

What is in-home care? In-home care means hiring someone to care for young toddler or preschooler in your own home. Your child will be in a familiar place and get [...]

What is center-based care? Child care centers provide an organized group setting away from home. They may also be called preschools, nursery schools, or learning centers. Most centers take children [...]

What is in-home care? In-home care means hiring someone to care for your infant or young toddler in your own home. Your child will be in a familiar place and [...]

What is family child care? Family child care is done by providers who are licensed to care for children in their home. The caregiver is often a mother with her [...]

What is center-based care? Child care centers provide an organized group setting away from home. They may also be called preschools, nursery schools, or learning centers. Most centers take children [...]

Touching Things That Shouldn't Be Touched 1. Examples Stereo, television, plants, breakables, valuables. 2. The rule 'Don't touch the stereo, because it is only for grownups. Ask me for help [...]

One of the most important steps you can take to protect the health and life of your child is to childproof your home. The following is a quick checklist for [...]

Taking responsibility for schoolwork helps children grow up to be responsible adults who keep their promises, meet deadlines, and succeed at their jobs. Responsible children finish schoolwork, homework, and long-term [...]

Books for Children * Bagels, Buddy, And Me: A Story About Gluten Intolerance And Celiac Disease; written and illustrated by Melanie Krumrey; Mustard Seed Press, 2007 * Gluten-Free Girl : [...]

Books for Children Ages 4 to 8 * In Mommy's Garden: A Book To Help Explain Cancer To Young Children; by Neyal J. Ammary; illustrated by Christopher Risch; Canyon Beach [...]

zole-PI-dem TAR-trate What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: sedative; sleeping aid Generic and brand names: zolpidem tartrate, sublingual; Edluar What is this medicine used for? This [...]

SMALL-poks vak-SEEN What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: vaccine Generic and brand names: smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, injection; ACAM2000 What is this medicine used for? This medicine [...]

NY-trayts What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: vasodilator Generic and brand names: nitrates, topical; nitroglycerin, topical What is this medicine used for? This medicine is used [...]

hy-droks-ee-yoor-EE-a What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: antineoplastic (anticancer) Generic and brand names: hydroxyurea, oral; Droxia; Hydrea What is this medicine used for? This medicine is [...]

flur-an-DREN-oh-lide What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: corticosteroid Generic and brand names: flurandrenolide, topical; Cordran; Cordran-SP; Cordran Tape What is this medicine used for? This medicine [...]

be-KAP-ler-min What are other names for this medicine? Type of medicine: human-platelet-derived growth factor Generic and brand names: becaplermin, topical; Regranex What is this medicine used for? This medicine is [...]

What is eyestrain? Eyestrain is a term used to describe sore or tired eyes. Eyestrain is a common problem among people who do a lot of reading or computer work. [...]

Most of the time when you get something in your eye, your eye tears and washes it out. In some cases, an object in your eye can scratch your cornea [...]

Your eyeglasses are precision-ground lenses that need to be cared for so that your vision stays clear and comfortable. Lenses that are scratched can cause blurry vision, glare, or annoying [...]

What is an eye injury? An eye injury usually consists of cuts, scrapes, or bruises on or near the eye. If you have an eye injury, you need to get [...]

Many tests can help to diagnose heart disease. Which tests you have depends on your symptoms, risk factors, and history of heart problems. Tests used to diagnose heart disease include: [...]