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What Is The Difference Between Type 1 And Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are both metabolic diseases that cause your blood sugar to increase and inhibit the production of insulin. Both forms of diabetes generally crossover symptomatically, but they could surface at a different stage in your life and have a few key differences that set them apart.  For starters, type 1 …

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National Immunization Awareness: How Immunizations Affect Your Child’s Health

As families gear up for the rapidly approaching school year, many will include a visit to the doctor in their back-to-school preparations. Getting immunized helps protect kids against the onslaught of germs they’ll encounter while mingling with hundreds of other children every day. The more people know about vaccines, the healthier they (and their children) …

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How to avoid making the same mistakes your parents made

Parents teach you a lot, and sometimes those lessons you’d prefer not to pass on to your own children. Maybe they were emotionally or physically distant during your childhood. Perhaps your parents played favorites with your siblings or they were overly critical or lenient with you. Parenting has long-term effects that last into adulthood. Still, …

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How fatherhood changes your brain, and how to take care of yourself after becoming a parent

Parenthood changes you in distinct and unexpected ways. While some may throw themselves into work to better provide financially, others become more invested in childcare and chores. No matter how you choose to transition to this next phase of your life, you should pause to appreciate your unique role. As psychologist Margaret Kerr notes to …

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How false research caused vaccine apathy

Despite overwhelming evidence, questions about vaccinating children remain, even now, in 2018. The questions surrounding vaccinations and whether or not they’re right for everyone continue to make their way into conversation, along with the abundance of misinformation that often accompanies it. But where did this misinformation come from, and why is it still part of …

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Understanding the Impact of Concussions on Children and Adolescents [Infographic]

Concussions are an unfortunate risk our young athletes face, especially those who participate in ‘impact sports’ such as football, soccer, and lacrosse. Head injuries will continue to be a focal point as researchers learn more about the short-term and lasting impacts of concussions. Parents should familiarize themselves with important concussion facts, check out our infographic …

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