Cardiology

Sedentary lifestyle puts strain on young hearts, study shows

According to a recent Finnish study, high levels of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity from childhood strain the heart in adolescence. High cardiac workload predicts heart failure and other heart diseases. In light ...

Pediatrics

Why adolescents need one-on-one time with their doctor

Aside from all the physical changes, adolescents are developing skills that help prepare them for adulthood. Part of this means participating more in their own health care. The adolescent well-child visits are tailored to ...

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