… a cut is infectedA scab — a patch of crusty, tough tissue — typically forms during the healing process, creating a protective shield over the wound. Eventually, the scab falls off to reveal healthy, shiny skin, and …
… people with phenylketonuriaA rare genetic disorder, phenylketonuria (PKU), is caused when genes that play a role in creating phenylalanine hydroxylase, an enzyme, are defective. This particular enzyme is used to make L-tyrosine.Being low …
Your brain becomes a master puzzle solver whenever you read. It connects letters to sounds to form words and sentences, allowing you to unlock the information hidden within the text on the page.This decoding …
… thing is that they know to listen to their bodies.”Signs that children are overdoing it and creating exercise stress would include:Dizziness.Feeling lightheaded.Working very hard to breathe (beyond typical exertion).If a …
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… Unsweetened oatmeal with a swirl of nut butter and berries.Overnight oats prepared the night before – get creative with the mix-ins and let the kids prepare them.Breakfast tacos (shredded cheese or scrambled eggs …
… When this happens, a chemical reaction occurs, decreasing the amount of chlorine available to kill germs and creating chemical irritants called chloramines that cause red and itchy eyes and skin irritation. These chloramines tend to …
… in a slouched position pulls your shoulder blades forward and can put the pinch on the bursae, creating the conditions for bursitis. (You may fall into this body alignment while tapping at a computer keyboard …
You’ve probably heard that having overweight or obesity is bad for your heart. And you might have heard that having underweight or severe underweight can be just as bad. But those terms can confuse …
It takes time, dedication and discipline to pick up a healthy habit and keep it going. But sometimes, when we’re sucked into new routines and fitness challenges, we can find ourselves a bit in …
If you’ve experienced depression, you know the feelings of helplessness or hopelessness that creep into your thoughts when an episode begins. The sensation of being depressed comes with a certain familiarity.That knowledge is …
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