This often-fatal arrhythmia requires emergency care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, ventricular fibrillation causes an
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes
Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new
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By Stefan Yablonski Horse play can be therapeutic. “I know from my own personal experience, as a former caregiver for my mother who
Help for Family Caregivers
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The Biggest Issues in Special Education
What do those in the field view as top concerns? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In some ways, educating children with disabilities has never
Prevalence of Learning Disabilities
They’re more common than you may think By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities are lifelong issues that affect one’s capability to learn. According
Helping Autistic Kids Do Better at School
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Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
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