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Strength Training for Teens
Is working out with weights safe for teens? The best way to build muscle tone and definition is to combine aerobic and flexibility exercises with the right kind of strength training.
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How Can I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss? for Teens
There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.
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Diabetes Center for Kids
Diabetes means a problem with insulin, an important hormone in the body. Find out how children with diabetes can stay healthy and do the normal stuff kids like to do.
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Should I Gain Weight? for Kids
Some kids think they're too thin and want to gain weight. Find out more in this article for kids.
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Metabolic Syndrome for Parents
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents
Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.
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Should I Go on a Diet? for Teens
The best thing to do if you have a question about dieting is to see your doctor.
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Your Newborn's Growth for Parents
A newborn's growth and development is measured from the moment of birth. Find out if your baby's size is normal, and what to expect as your baby grows.
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Failure to Thrive for Parents
Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) for Teens
One of the biggest questions guys and girls have as they grow and develop is whether they're the right weight. One place to start is by learning about body mass index, or BMI.