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Understanding Autism in Children
Autism is a medical condition that begins in childhood. Once developed, it remains for life. Today, it affects as many as 1 in 70 Australians. It may display different symptoms in different people. And, in this sense, there is not one type of autism but many. This is the spectrum of autistic conditions, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). An... -
How to Prevent Dangerous Allergies in Young Children
According to recent allergy research, 8 particular foods cause over 90% off food allergies, with peanuts being the third most prevalent. Allergies are common in everyone, but especially in young children. And for many people, allergies experienced as a child can be outgrown. You have likely heard of a child in your kid’s class who is deathly allergic to peanut butter, or maybe someone has to keep an EpiPen with them at recess in case they are stung by a bee. Continue reading → -
What is Anaphylactic Shock? The Symptoms and Treatments to Know
Research shows that one in 50 Americans will experience anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction, at some point in their lives. Other estimates put the number closer to one in 20. A prevailing symptom of this condition is anaphylactic shock, which occurs when your blood pressure drops so low that your organs are deprived of essential oxygen. Continue reading → -
5 Ways to Prevent Getting Diabetes
Do you know that over 100 million adults in the US are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes? That's nearly one-third of the population. Diabetes is also the 7th leading cause of death in the US. Clearly, diabetes is a serious disease that's becoming a growing health problem for many adults. Luckily, diabetes is a largely preventable disease, and if you make the right lifestyle changes, you can turn your health around. Check out this guide to learn the top tips for stopping diabetes in its tracks. Continue reading → -
How to Use Your Asthma Inhaler Correctly
Asthma serves as one of the world's most common chronic conditions. It is also of the world’s most well known and most common respiratory conditions. It’s marked by constriction of the throat and a sudden inability to breathe. Continue reading →