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… Quick-Sugar Foods On this page: Overview Overview If … health condition, you need to keep some type of quick-sugar food with you at all times. These foods can quickly raise … adults use 15 grams of carbohydrate to raise blood sugar. Children usually need less than 15 grams of carbohydrate. …
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… Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active On this page: Like all children, those with disabilities need to be as active as possible. But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically …
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… Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children On this page: Overview Overview … helps your child stay alert and focused at school and play. Children who don't get enough sleep over time can have … talking is more common than sleepwalking, although some children do both. Nightmares. These are very common in …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting … Consider saving these numbers in your phone. What puts children and teens at risk for suicide? It's hard to know if …
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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview Overview Babies and small children need early treatment for asthma symptoms to prevent … because their bronchial tubes are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear …
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… Eye Problems in Children: Signs to Look For On this page: Overview Related … styes. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common problem in children. Has eyes that seem to bulge, bounce, or dance in … or shuts one eye because he or she is uncomfortable. All children will sometimes cover or close an eye to experiment …
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… High-Potassium Foods On this page: Overview … helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. What foods are high in potassium? You can control the amount of potassium in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. Foods are high in …
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… Hearing Loss in Children, Ages 1 to 2 Years On this page: Overview Overview … Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and … Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and …
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… Hearing Loss in Children, Ages 2 to 4 Years On this page: Overview Overview … Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and … Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for normal speech and …
