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The Top Development and Speech Therapy Questions Parents Have

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Does your child need speech therapy? Take a look at the top questions have about this type of service and speech and language development. Do Late Talkers Always Need Therapy? Between seven months and one year of age, many children will say one or two simple, short words, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). But this doesn’t mean your child will magically start to speak on their first birthday. Read More»

Did You Fall While Pregnant? What You Should Know

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Pregnancy changes a lot of things in your life, including your body and the way that you walk. Some people find it difficult to keep their balance. One study reported that close to 30 percent of pregnant woman fall at some point while pregnant. While your body has a few safeguards in place to protect you and your body from injury, it is important that you are familiar with the potential complications, when you should see a physician, and fall prevention measures. Read More»

When Should You Take Your Child To The Pediatrician For Muscle Pain?

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It’s not unusual for kids to suffer from the occasional muscle pain. They might get a cramp after being physically active and not consuming enough liquids. They might have growing pains on occasion, too. But sometimes muscle pain in kids is more sinister than this and may require treatment from the pediatrician. As a parent, how do you know the difference? Well, you can start by keeping your eyes out for these signs that your child’s muscle pain has a more serious underlying cause. Read More»

How a Medical Marijuana Flower Can Help With Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is a condition caused by excessive pressure within the eye; this pressure can damage the eye, cause pain, or even cause blindness if it is not properly handled. This unfortunate situation is one that likely requires the help of many types of medications to control, including such alternative treatments as medical marijuana grown at home by those with this condition. Glaucoma Can Be Unbearable The pain of glaucoma can impact people at many different ages. Read More»

Immunizations You Should Have Before Traveling To Central America

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Planning a trip to Central America can be so exciting. Whether you’re about to visit Panama, Costa Rica, or another country, you have a lot of preparation to do — and that preparation needs to include some immunizations. Here are the key immunizations to discuss with your doctor before a trip to Central America. Measles Most people in the United States are vaccinated for measles when they are very young. However, the immunity you get from that vaccine may fade as you grow older. Read More»