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Down syndrome autism and developmental delays

… Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene problem that happens before birth. Learn more … Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills Down Syndrome: Training and Therapy …

Warming up

… A warm-up can be any low intensity aerobic activity that uses your body's large muscle groups. Try walking for 5 to …

Eating guidelines for gallbladder disease

… called gallstones. Most of the time, gallstones do not cause symptoms. When they do cause symptoms, the gallbladder is usually removed. This is … necessary. Following a very low fat diet can sometimes cause more stones to form. Instead, eating a diet that is …

The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …

Impetigo

… impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bacteria, group … and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the … than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney …

Email a Qualified Exercise Professional

… For questions not related to physical activity, please use the General Feedback tab. indicates required fields …

Skin nails and rashes

… Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and Corns: Protective Padding Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones Care for a Skin Wound …

Older adults and resistance training

… training or weight lifting). This is any activity that uses your muscles and improves your strength. Here are some …

Precautions for flexibility activities

… for relaxation, balance, flexibility and muscle strength). Use correct stretching techniques and try to move smoothly. …

Ovulation and fertility for pregnancy planning

… fertile, or when you are most likely to become pregnant, use the interactive tool: When are you most fertile? If you …