Pediatrics

Friends may make the difference in keeping children active

Children being physically active with a friend may accomplish more than hearing encouragement or being active with a parent, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology/Lifestyle Scientific ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Potential option for treating chronic kidney disease

People with chronic kidney disease often have an overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system, which contributes to increased risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Exercise key to warding off dementia

Exercise is one of the best ways to protect against dementia in later life and the earlier you start, the greater the effect, research suggests.

Psychology & Psychiatry

The Medical Minute: Back-to-school transitions for teens

Preparing to ace subjects such as time management, independence and identity can drive high school and college students—not to mention their parents—to weeks of worry and anxiety as summer melts into September.

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