Amanda Marie Myers M.ED, LPC

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• Butternut Squash Health Benefits

  Butternut squash is a variety of winter squash and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is usually grown during the summer season and harvested in the fall. It can be stored for several months since it has a very thick exterior with a firm flesh.In Australia and New Zealand, butternut...

• Breastfeeding Can Lower the Risk of Ovarian Cancer

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• How Is ADHD Diagnosed?

  If you think the symptoms you’re experiencing are related to the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may need to consult your medical practitioner. If you’re bothered by your child’s condition, it would be wise talking to the teachers before seeking medical attention. This...

• What is Nighttime Back Pain?

  To reduce the pain that they feel during the day, most individuals who experience back pain change their sleeping behaviors.  However, the sleep changes and positions don’t often reduce the pain of those people with nighttime back pain (nocturnal back pain). Sleeping may make them start feeling...

• Teen's Start-Up Is Leading the Fight in Alzheimer's Disease

  Teenager Victoria Da Conceicao is the CEO and founder of the Alzheimer’s organization named Brain Box. This initiative is a way for Victoria to fight for her grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The initiative was first organized for Victoria’s grandmother, but it has since reached...