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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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Environmental Allergies

Apr 02, 2012 02:46PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

What are Environmental Allergies? Environmental allergies, or hayfever, affect over 50 million children and adults in the United States. Individuals with environmental allergies react to a...

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Food Allergies and Children

Feb 29, 2012 06:57PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

The Need for Food Allergy Safety Training in Schools, Camps, Daycare Facilities, or Any Place that Handles Children There is a danger to our children hiding in plain sight and it is growing...

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Think You Are Too Young to Worry About Heart Disease? Think Again!

Jan 31, 2012 11:12PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Ten Tips to Prevention By Kerry L. Pinto   If you are anything like me, heart disease is one of the last health concerns you worry about. I have other medical concerns that make me jump over to my...

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Beating Breast Cancer...One Step at a Time

Oct 04, 2011 04:19PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Nancy Tighe April 2, 2007. My pager went off in a meeting. I knew who it was from even before I looked at the message. It was the call I had been waiting for all weekend. Keep it...

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