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Why Weights?
Preteens can benefit from strength training, including lifting weights, but only if they use proper technique. By age 7 or ...
Juuling: A New Smoking Trend
An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...
Winter Warm-Up: Staying Active When It’s Cold
Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child ...
Sleep Lab Expands to Meet Needs of Growing Patient Population
The Sleep Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) is expanding to meet the increased need for sleep studies in ...
Solving Sleep Problems
Like adults, many kids today are under more stress than ever. And it’s showing up as increased prevalence of sleep ...
Your Most Important Summer Accessory
Wherever your family goes this summer, it’s important to be prepared in case of medical emergency. The best way to ...
Yes, Germs Can Be Good!
Jason Newland, MD, MEd, a Washington University infectious diseases physician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains how. ...
What to Expect After an Autism Diagnosis
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) awareness has grown since experts began closely studying its prevalence nearly 20 years ago. More parents ...
Water or Sports Drinks?
Commercials will have you believe that there’s no healthier choice on a hot day than a sports drink. After all ...