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Protecting Our Infants From COVID-19

COVID-19 has been primarily affecting adults and older individuals. Severe cases and hospitalizations in children, including those aged 6 months to 2 years, are relatively rare. However, children, like adults, can contract COVID-19, and it’s important to take the proper precautions to protect them.  While newborns and infants are very susceptible to many illnesses and …

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Sleep Disturbances Associated with Menopause

Menopause is a natural process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive period. Menopause is commonly defined as the point in time when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 consecutive months. It typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55. However, the timing can vary widely among …

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Understanding the 4 Types of Bipolar Disorders

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of intense emotional states, including manic episodes and depressive episodes. Bipolar disorder can significantly impact a person’s daily life, relationships, and overall sense of well-being.  Types of bipolar disorder  Symptoms …

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How Are Gastroparesis and Diabetes Interconnected?

Gastroparesis is a disorder that will affect the functioning of muscles in your stomach. With gastroparesis, your digestion becomes affected due to the stomach not being emptied correctly. Someone who has gastroparesis has nerve damage most likely due to high blood sugar, this then slows down the muscles within the stomach. If left untreated, gastroparesis …

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Understanding the Stages of Depression

National Depression Education and Awareness Month: October 2023  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 6 adults will have depression at some point in their lives with the highest levels of stress being reported in those who are between the ages of 18-33. Depression is a mood disorder that …

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Releasing the Discomfort of Pediatric Constipation

Releasing the Discomfort of Pediatric Constipation

When a child is not having their normal bowel movements daily, this can be a red flag for gastrointestinal (GI) problems. As food moves through the body and to the colon, the colon will then absorb water as it creates stool. Due to muscle movements, the stool is pushed to the rectum which forms solid …

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis on the Rise

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is a condition that came about in the early 90s. This condition started affecting the esophagus in patients who had food allergies, eczema, and asthma. EoE results in the inflammation of the esophagus in adults and children. The symptoms are primarily similar to reflux symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, the feeling of …

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Pediatric Migraines: What Are the Signs and Symptoms?

People of all ages experience migraine, and the symptoms in children are like those in adults. As many as 5 percent of children in grade school have migraine headaches. During the high school years, about 20 percent of adolescents get migraine headaches. People with migraine often find that certain foods, situations, or environmental factors triggers …

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Key Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Acid Reflux (GERD)

Key Lifestyle Changes That Can Help with Acid Reflux (GERD)

Acid reflux is a common ailment related to the level of acid in your stomach. Many people think it is caused by having too much stomach acid, but the opposite is true! When you have low levels of stomach acid, the valve between the stomach and esophagus can become weak, allowing some of the stomach’s contents to …

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