Health Tip: Depression in Children
Children are by no means immune from the emotions and stressful times that can contribute to depression.
Here's a list of possible warning signs of depression in children, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
* Loss of appetite, or weight loss.
* Loss of desire, among young children, for playtime.
* Lack of confidence or self-esteem.
* General disinterest in themselves, family members or once-favored activities.
* Not wanting to go to school.
* Significant changes in sleeping or eating habits.
* Frequent or prolonged physical symptoms, including stomachache or headache.
* Frequent bouts of anger and losing temper.
Health Tip: Muscle Injury?
Many minor overuse injuries to muscles and tendons can be treated at home.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons suggests the RICE method, which includes:
* Resting the injured area by avoiding exercise, sports or activities that may aggravate the injury until the pain subsides.
* Icing the area with an ice pack (protecting the skin) several times a day for about 20 minutes per session.
* Compressing the area by wearing an elastic compression bandage.
* Elevating the area, keeping it above the level of your heart.
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