Rebecca Hankerson COTA/L

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• Town Rallies for Boy Who Suffers with Muscular Dystrophy

  Christian Dunn is a 2-year-old with a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy called Congenital LMNA muscular dystrophy. Christian’s muscular dystrophy weakens his muscles as time progresses. He is unable to sit unassisted, Christian can’t stand, and he will never walk. ...

• What is Chicken Pox: Get the Facts

  Chicken pox, also known as varicella, is a very contagious disease that is caused by presence of the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The most typical and characteristic sign of chicken pox is itchy bright red blisters all over the body. The varicella vaccine protects about 70-90% of the people who get...

• Does Exercise Induce Asthma?

  Physical exertion continued for a long duration may trigger respiratory difficulties, which are referred to as exercise-induced asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm. In most cases, the symptoms of this condition are experienced during exercise. The symptoms can even appear in people who do not...

• Do Women Need Additional Supplements?

  Women try to include more healthy options in their diet — fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and whole grains. Many experts still advise women to concentrate on healthier diets, rather than focusing on pills and supplements.MultivitaminsMany experts were of the opinion that multivitamin...

• Soccer Player with Cystic Fibrosis Overcomes Adversity

  Sports and high school. The two go together like ice cream and apple pie. Playing sports in high school not only provides much needed physical exercise for adolescents, but also offers a social outlet and a way to make friends and bring families together for games.For children with chronic diseases,...