• Health Tip: Seizure First Aid

    More than 3 million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy, says the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. Seizures can last from seconds to minutes, and can cause convulsions. For convulsion-inducing seizures, here are suggestions...

    • Posted June 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: CBD Oil Fast Facts

    Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD oil, is a chemical in marijuana. It’s increasingly popular among people looking for muscle relaxation and anxiety reduction. But researchers still have a lot to learn about the substance. MedlinePlus reminds consumers...

    • Posted June 18, 2019
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  • Tips for Keeping Your Child Healthy at Camp

    With thousands of kids heading to camp for the summer, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some tips for keeping them safe and happy. In a new report, the group recommends that all children have a...

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • How to Recognize Early Learning Challenges in Kids

    Many children have difficulty with learning at some point, but those with learning disabilities often have several specific and persistent signs, which can start in preschool years. Recognizing them as soon as possible allows a child to...

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • How Much Fat Do You Really Need?

    With all the attention that the very high-fat Keto diet is getting, you might be wondering how much fat is healthy and how much your body really needs every day to thrive. First, know that some fat...

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 17, 2019

    Congo Ebola Outbreak Still Not Global Emergency: WHO Drug Makers Challenge New Rule Requiring Drug Prices in TV Ads Flour Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preparing Your Child For Sleepaway Camp

    Sleepaway camp can be the experience of a lifetime for your child, says the YMCA. Whether the child is a youngster or a high schooler, he or she can come away with longtime memories and lifelong friends....

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Glaucoma

    Certain ethnic groups, the elderly and people who have family members with glaucoma are at a higher risk than others for the eye disease, says the Glaucoma Research Foundation. To help prevent glaucoma, the foundation recommends: Schedule...

    • Posted June 17, 2019
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  • A Healthy Baby Starts With a Healthy Mom

    Having a healthy baby starts before you get pregnant, Penn State doctors say. Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, said Dr. Andrew Lutzkanin, a physician in the department of family and community...

    • Posted June 15, 2019
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  • A Simple Way to Help Prevent Child Obesity

    Kids who don’t drink water take in nearly 100 more calories from sugary drinks every day than those who do, according to a recent Penn State study. About one-fifth of children fall into the no-water group. But...

    • Posted June 14, 2019
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