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• What Helps Calm Agitated Dementia Patients?

  

  10/15/2019—Dealing with the agitation, anxiety and aggression that often come with dementia is one of the most challenging aspects of caring for someone with this brain disorder.  More

• Suicide Attempts Rising Among Black Teens

  

  10/15/2019—Historically, black teenagers in the United States have had lower suicide rates than whites. But a new study finds that more black teens have been attempting suicide in recent years -- and experts are not sure why. More

• AHA News: Torn Between Work and Family? It May Not Be Good for Heart Health

  

  10/10/2019—When family demands affect work performance or work demands undermine family obligations, the resulting stress may contribute to decreased heart health, particularly among women, a new study finds. More

• New Finding Challenges Old Notions About Dyslexia

  

  10/10/2019—The cerebellum does not affect reading ability in people with dyslexia, according to a new study that challenges a controversial theory. More

• Health Tip: Addressing Your Child's Biting Habit

  10/10/2019—From wanting attention to communicating their feelings, children bite for a variety of reasons, says the National Association for the Education of Young Children. More

• Nearly 5 Million American Kids Are Obese, New Study Finds

  

  10/10/2019—About 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17 -- just over 15% -- were obese in 2017-2018, according to a new report. More

• Standard Memory Tests for Seniors Might Differ by Gender

  

  10/09/2019—Are some tests designed to measure memory declines missing signs of trouble in women? More

• Kids + Gadgets = Less Sleep and More Risk for Unwanted Weight

  

  10/09/2019—Using smartphones, tablets and other gadgets has become more and more linked to sleep problems in children, such as not getting enough sleep or enough quality sleep. More

• Eating Disorders Linked to Suicide Risk

  

  10/08/2019—Eating disorders, serious medical conditions that few report, may trigger suicide attempts, three new studies show. More

• Raising a Child With ADHD Can Test a Parent

  

  10/08/2019—Parenting can be tough business, but when your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) the task can often be overwhelming. More

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