Clean eating has become the new buzzword in recent years. In an effort to eat healthier — and maybe even lose weight — teens are turning to whole foods or foods in their less processed states, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and high-quality dairy and animal proteins. As parents, it sounds like […]
Pandemic continues to fuel kids’ eating disorder behaviors
When will COVID-19 end? Am I, or my parents, going to get sick? How will I fit in with my peers as I return to the classroom and social situations? With so many unanswered questions and anxiety surrounding the pandemic, the constant roller coaster of the past nearly 2 years has been difficult on all […]
Timely tips for the tattoo generation
People have tattooed their bodies for thousands of years. But with the dramatic growth of tattoos and piercings among teens and young adults, the American Academy of Pediatrics has issued its first clinical report on the practices. Dr. Jessica Castonguay of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Akron Children’s Hospital explains why the guidelines are […]
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