KidsHealth

1Motivating Kids to Be Active
Parents can help instill a love of activity and help kids make it a part of their everyday routine.

2Heat Illness
Active kids can be at risk for heat illness, which can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke. Learn how to prevent and treat heat illness.

3Tortícolis
¿Te ha pasado alguna vez que, después de dormir mal por la noche, te has levantado con dolor de cuello? ¿Te resultaba difícil girar la cabeza? Esto se denomina tortícolis, que en latín significa "cuello retorcido".

4Kids and Diabetes: Wendy's Story
Wendy's daughter Madison was diagnosed with diabetes at age 5. Wendy tells how her daughter learned to manage her diabetes and stay an active and happy kid.

5Cómo ser un niño sano
En la actualidad, se habla mucho sobre los niños sanos. Las personas interesadas (padres, médicos, maestros y otros) quieren saber cómo ayudar a los niños a ser más sanos. Ser sano es una manera de decir que una persona come bien, realiza mucha actividad física (ejercicio) y tiene un peso sano. Si eres sano, tu cuerpo funciona bien, te sientes bien y puedes hacer todo lo que deseas, como jugar con tus amigos.

6Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It's really not a disease, but an overuse injury.

7What If I Don't Like Sports?
Sports can be challenging when you're new to them, but they also can be really fun. Take a second look at sports - and learn other ways to be active - in this article for kids.

8Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injuries
MCL injuries - which are common in active and athletic kids - happen when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.

9Eating for Sports
Eating nutritious foods and the right drinks can help you perform better on the playing field. Learn how to eat for sports by reading this article for kids.

10Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
ACL injuries - which are common in active and athletic kids - happen when excessive pressure is put on the knee joint, resulting in a torn ligament.