Caring For Children With Special Needs

Children with special needs can still live fun filled lives.  Some parents feel that since their child has to be especially taken care of, that they cannot enjoy some of the same pleasures in life that other kids can.  While some kids have more severe cases than others, parents should still always remember to try to make their lives as fun as possible. Kids like to help their parents cook.  The great thing about cooking is that there are simple things that kids can do to help.  For instance, if you are baking a cake, you can have your children with special needs help by stirring some of the ingredients together.  They...

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type. Lobular carcinoma starts in parts of the breast, called lobules, that produce milk. In rare cases, breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast. Breast cancer may be invasive or noninvasive. Invasive means it has spread to other tissues. Noninvasive means it has not yet spread. Noninvasive breast cancer is referred to as "in situ." Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), or intraductal carcinoma, is breast cancer in the lining of the milk ducts that has not yet invaded nearby tissues. It may progress to invasive cancer if untreated. Lobular carcinoma in...

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Healthy weight-loss diet

A sensible rate of weight loss is around 0.5kg to 1kg (1lb to 2lb) a week. To achieve this, you need an energy deficit of 3,500kcal to 7,000kcal a week, which means eating 500 to 1,000 fewer calories a day. You can do this by replacing high-fat foods with those that are low in fat such as fruit, vegetables, unrefined carbohydrates and lower-fat dairy products, and by being more physically active. It's also important to watch the size of your portions. This can be difficult, because over time you can lose touch with what's a sensible amount of food. Meat, fish and alternativesMeat, fish, eggs and alternatives, such as beans and lentils, provide protein, which is essential for growth and repair. These protein-rich foods, meat in particular, are also good sources of iron, selenium, zinc and...

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Tips For Cold And Flu Prevention

It has been rightly said that precaution is better than cure. A healthy person takes early steps to prevent diseases, rather than relying on medicines to cure them later on. During certain parts of the year, flu viruses become active and can attack even the healthiest of people. At such a time, it is advisable to employ strategies to keep influenza at bay, for it can leave you feeling weak and inactive. The article comes up with some very effective and easy tip for cold and fly prevention. Go through them and know how to prevent cold and flu. Tips For Cold And Flu Prevention Wash Your Hands Flu and cold mostly spread by direct contact. When a flu-affected person sneezes into his/her hands and then touches things like the telephone, kitchen glass or anything else, the germs can stay put on...

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Treating Mild Acne

Mild acne consists of small lesions, such as blackheads, whiteheads or pustules, which appear at or near the surface of the skin. As such, mild cases of acne can sometimes be controlled at home by: * Gently washing the affected area(s) with warm water and a mild soap twice a day to remove dead skin cells and excess oil * Using a topical (applied to the skin) over-the-counter acne treatment containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid At-home treatment requires 4-8 weeks to see improvement. Once acne clears, treatment must be continued to prevent new lesions from forming. Even mild cases of acne may require the help of a dermatologist. If the acne does not respond to at-home treatment, a dermatologist can assess the situation and determine an appropriate therapy. In these cases, combination...

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Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. When you are pregnant, too much glucose is not good for your baby. Out of every 100 pregnant women in the United States, between three and eight get gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is diabetes that happens for the first time when a woman is pregnant. Gestational diabetes goes away when you have your baby, but it does increase your risjavascript:void(0)k for having diabetes later. If you already have diabetes before you get pregnant, you need to monitor and control your blood sugar levels. Either type of diabetes during pregnancy raises the risk of problems for the baby and the mother. To help reduce these risks, you should follow your meal plan, exercise, test your blood sugar and take your medicine. NIH:...

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An Abdominal CT Scan

An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography. How the Test is Performed You will be asked to lie on a narrow table that slides into the center of the CT scanner. Usually, you will lie on your back with your arms raised above the head. Certain exams require a special dye, called contrast, to be delivered into the body before the test starts. Contrast helps certain diseases and organs show up better on the images. Contrast can be given through a vein (IV) in your hand or forearm. In some cases, you may be asked to drink a solution containing the dye. Once inside the scanner, the machine's x-ray beam rotates around you. Small detectors inside the scanner measure the amount of x-rays that...

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