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Small Changes, Healthier Life

Jan 28, 2014 09:45PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

(BPT)—A new year often brings with it the desire to make improvements in your life, and kick old habits to the curb in the pursuit of healthiness. But for most Americans, resolutions fail within...

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Are You Getting Enough Iron?

Jan 28, 2014 09:43PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Deficiency affects younger women most (BPT) — Fatigue. Dizziness. Irritability. Millions in the United States are experiencing these symptoms, but few know they may be the signs of a condition...

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Creating a Family Fitness Habit

Jan 28, 2014 08:57PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Stacia Kelly, Ph. D. It's a new year and we all have new goals. How about making a new goal to create a family fitness habit? The kids are going to imitate you, so if you're active, they're...

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5 Concussion Precautions Parents Should Consider

Aug 02, 2013 01:17PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

The word concussion is something that instills fear in any parent because they know concussions are closely associated with many youth contact sports. However, there are a few preventative...

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Sugar Rush: Doctor Yum

Apr 02, 2013 09:56AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Dr. Yum The American Heart Association recommends no more than four teaspoons of added sugar per day for kids 1 to 3 years of age, three teaspoons for 4- to 8-years-old and 5 to 8 teaspoons for...

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Living with Asperger's: Different, but Not Disabled

Apr 02, 2013 09:26AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

According to autismspeaks.org, autism spectrum disorders are 10 times more prevalent now than they were 40 years ago. In part, this increase is because of greater knowledge and awareness....

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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Depression Over the Holidays

Dec 20, 2012 06:44PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Ryan Rivera The holidays have already begun, and for many that represents a time of happiness. Friends and family are coming to town. People are giving and receiving gifts. Some people get bonuses...

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5 Things To Know About Seasonal Allergies

Sep 18, 2012 12:26PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Kerry L. Pinto It's that time of year again where buying stock in Kleenex might be beneficial as seasonal allergies are in full swing. Although seasonal allergies are generally what they are...

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Peanut Allergies

May 14, 2012 05:15AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Seth Craig, M.D. Peanuts were first cultivated in South America over 4,000 years ago. After the European conquests, peanuts were brought to the Caribbean and later to the southern United States...

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Your Child and Allergic Disorders

May 02, 2012 04:55PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Andrew S. Kim MDwww.AllergyAsthmaDoctors.com Allergists treat two of the nation's most common health problems – allergies and asthma. Although symptoms may not always be severe, allergies and...

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