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Children At Risk for Developing High Blood Pressure

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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Talking to children about eating well and being active early on will help them instill healthy habits that will help reduce their risk for health problems as adults. Modeling a healthy lifestyle will help children maintain a desirable weight and decrease the chances of obesity. Understanding the causes of obesity, preventative measures, and tips for healthy choices will result in a happy healthy family.

Blood Pressure – Can children have high blood pressure?

Saturday, August 15, 2009

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Blood pressure is the actual force of blood moving through your blood vessels. It is important to monitor blood pressure in infants and children too. In a normal physical, your children will likely have their blood pressure taken.

Children Benefit From Exercising

Saturday, August 8, 2009

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The benefits of exercise is widely known; however, in children with a pre-disposition to high blood pressure, exercise is crucial. Children who become overweight will have health problems that will follow them throughout the rest of their lives. This article will discuss the benefits of having children engage in exercise as well as a healthy lifestyle.

Cholesterol: Women and Children – what are the differences?

Sunday, July 5, 2009

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Cholesterol occurs in all of our bodies. However, women, men and children can have different reactions to cholesterol at different times of their life. It is important to be aware of cholesterol risks.