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Classroom Exercise Breaks for Elementary Students for Parents
Elementary school teachers can incorporate physical activity breaks into daily classroom routines to help improve test scores and student behavior. This article is for educators.
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Your Muscles for Kids
You have more than 600 muscles in your body! They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack. Find out more.
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When Can a Child Switch to a Regular Seatbelt? for Parents
Find out when kids can switch to using regular seatbelts.
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A to Z: Lipoma for Parents
A lipoma is a non-cancerous mass of fat cells that grows under the skin.
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Stretch Marks for Teens
Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really quickly (like during puberty), you may get fine lines on your body called stretch marks.
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A to Z: Dislocation, Hip for Parents
A dislocation is when the bones in a joint slip out of their normal position. A hip dislocation is an injury that occurs when the ball of the thighbone moves out of the socket of the hipbone.
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Senses Experiment: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes for Kids
Are some areas of skin more sensitive than others? Find out by trying this experiment.
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A to Z: Synovitis, Transient for Parents
Transient synovitis is a temporary inflammation of a joint, most often the hip, that usually does not cause any long-term problems.
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Juvenile Dermatomyositis for Parents
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an autoimmune disease that makes muscles, skin, and sometimes other organs become inflamed or damaged.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Parents
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a condition that causes the skin to thicken and darken in places. AN is not harmful or contagious, but can be a sign of certain other medical conditions.