Colds & Flu: A Parent’s Guide
A runny nose, complaints about aches and pains, a nagging cough — at what point do you take your child to the doctor? If your child is younger than six months, the go-/don’t-go to the doctor decision is easy: you goconsult a doctor — when dealing with an immature immune system, it’s. It’s always better to err on the side of caution. But how do you know what to do with older babies and young children? (read the story...)
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ACH-OO... ACH-OO...New blood test diagnoses allergies
Besides the changing foliage, two sure signs that fall is approaching are the reappearance of yellow school buses and the red shiny noses of mouth-breathing children as they head back to school. We know why the school buses have emerged from their summer hibernation, but red noses could be either a cold or allergies. Often it is hard to determine the cause of the congestion, especially in some parts of New York City, where 25 percent of children have asthma, nearly 100 percent get colds, and up to one-third may have allergies. How can we differentiate between the overlapping symptoms? And is there anything we can do to alleviate them? (read the story...)
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The Pharmacy for Families
After a fitful night of sleep with your ailing child, you finally emerge from the doctor’s office with intentions of heading home. But then you remember you still have to haul yourself to the pharmacy to get your child’s prescription filled. (read the story...)
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Get ‘Em Up and Moving!Kids need at least an hour of exercise a day, according to new guidelines
Fifteen percent of all children ages 6-19 are classified as overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the percentage of overweight children in the United States has risen 200 percent over the last 30 years.Sedentary living is a known contributor to the obesity epidemic. As a result of the escalating obesity and physical inactivity of children, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has just increased its physical activity guidelines for children ages 5-12, recommending that children now get at least 60 minutes, and up to several hours of physical activity each day. The authors of the revised guidelines, Dr. Charles B. Corbin and Dr. Robert P. Pangrazi of Arizona State University, advise the following: (read the story...)
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FDA Approves Flu Vaccine Nasal Spray(for kids, too)
If you’re between the ages of 5 and 49, you have a less painful option for the influenza virus this season: Instead of getting an injection, you can choose to have the vaccine sprayed in your nose. The Food and Drug Administration recently gave final product approval for Flumist, an intranasal flu vaccine that will appeal to many who detest the needle that, until now, was the only mode of delivery. (read the story...)
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Reaching for that “Edge”Westchester teens’ use of supplements dangerously high
Remember when it was not if you won or lost, but how you played the game? It’s a whole new ball game these days, and one with a whole new language: anabolic steroids, androstenedione, creatine, diuretics, ergogenic substances, and nutritional supplements — all used to improve young athletes’ performances. And while there are differences in their health benefits and risks as well as their legal status, their use frequently echoes the same mantra: “Win at all costs.” (read the story...)
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Outdoor Play: Kids Do It Much Less Often
Playing — especially the outdoor type where kids run around playing tag, chase, street and ball games — is good for children and should be encouraged, child health experts say. But a national survey recently revealed a radical lifestyle difference and decline between children’s play today and that of their parents a generation ago. (read the story...)
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FOR OUR CHILDREN, FOR OUR PLANETProtecting Your Family from Environmental Hazards
While the good ol’ summertime may bring to mind sunshine, lemonade and running through the sprinkler, the season is also one of environmental hazards to children. These include pesticides, household cleaners and certain plants. While these items are dangerous all year long, statistically, incidences of accidental poisoning tend to rise in the summer months when the newly warm days invite lawn work, gardening or a thorough house cleaning. (read the story...)
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70 Wesley Chapel Road
Suffern, NY
845-354-3366
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JCC-Chabad of LIC
10-31 Jackson Ave
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718-609-0066
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JCC - Chabad LIC
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477 Ocean Ave
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516-593-2267
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