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• AHA News: Stress From Work, Home Can Harm Women's Hearts

  

  05/20/2019—All that stress could put women at higher risk than men for having a stroke or developing diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions, according to a growing number of studies. More

• TV Not a Good Sleep Aid for Young Kids

  

  05/20/2019—Many parents think that watching TV helps their young children fall asleep, but new research finds the opposite is true. More

• Putting Your Child to Sleep in a Car Seat Can Be Deadly

  

  05/20/2019—A car seat is the safest place for an infant while traveling in a car. But putting your baby to sleep in a portable car seat at home can be deadly, a new study warns. More

• The Best Exercises for Brain Health

  

  05/20/2019—There's a lot you can learn from your elders, starting with the results of a multi-year study of exercise and brain health in seniors. More

• 1 in 5 Kids Don't Strap on Helmets Before Biking

  

  05/20/2019—Many American kids don't don helmets when biking, skateboarding and riding scooters, a troubling new poll finds. More

• Heavy Teen Boys May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk as Adults

  

  05/20/2019—Just a few extra pounds during adolescence may translate into higher odds for heart disease in adulthood, a new study of young men suggests. More

• Crash Risk Much Higher for Teen Drivers With ADHD

  

  05/20/2019—Parents often fret when their teen drivers get behind the wheel, but parents of teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may now have added worries. More

• Swallowed Batteries Should Be Removed to Avoid Stomach Damage: Study

  

  05/18/2019—Doctors might want to be more aggressive about treating children who swallow a button battery and appear to be out of danger, a preliminary study suggests. More

• Suicides Increase Among U.S. Kids, But More in Girls Than Boys

  

  05/17/2019—Suicide rates are on the rise among American children, but the increase is greatest among girls, a new study finds. More

• Health Tip: Physical Milestones at Age One

  05/17/2019—Clues about your child's physical development can be found in the way the child moves and plays, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More

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