ADHD, which stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most common neurobiological conditions affecting children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ADHD affects roughly 388,000 children aged 2–5 years; and 2.4 million children aged 6–11 years. ADHD is also the most extensively researched pediatric mental health condition, yet
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Why Childhood Vaccinations Matter
If there is one unequivocal message the measles outbreak in California in 2015 has put across, it is the importance of vaccinations. However, the vaccine hoaxes circulating on social media have caused many people, especially parents of young children, unnecessary anxiety and fear. If you’re among those parents who are leery of vaccines and have
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Sports are a great way for your child to keep fit, socialize, and learn how to be part of a team and work with other people toward a shared goal. In order to ensure that an athlete is healthy enough to participate in a sport, it is necessary for the person to have a sports
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