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How to Make a Healthy Snack for Parents
Healthy snacks give your child the right balance of fiber and protein.
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Brain and Nervous System for Teens
If the brain is a central computer that controls all the functions of the body, then the nervous system is like a network that relays messages back and forth to different parts of the body. Find out how they work in this Body Basics article.
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A to Z: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for Parents
Learn about about multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system.
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Yoga for Teens
Looking for a workout program that's easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body? Read about yoga - and watch our slideshow for some easy poses to try.
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Health Care Providers: Otolaryngologists for Parents
An otolaryngologist, often called an ENT, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
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Feeding Your Child Athlete for Parents
All kids need to eat balanced meals and have a healthy diet. But should that balance change for kids who play on a sports team or work out?
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Seizures for Parents
Seizures are caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Find out what you need to know about seizures and what to do if your child has one.
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising? for Teens
Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn.
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Basic Blood Chemistry Tests for Parents
Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs.
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Ears for Parents
Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.