Tips for practicing and competing in hot and humid conditions

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Written by Dr. David Geier, The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) 

Summer football practices are underway and preparation for fall sports make it important to pay attention to the heat. The hot and humid summer conditions can place tremendous stress on the bodies of young athletes. They also pose a risk for serious heat-related medical illness.…

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Birth to 24 Months and Pregnancy Project: Supporting Breastfeeding Moms and Infants for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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When it comes to eating for health, it's important to make food choices that are backed by robust scientific evidence, packed with essential nutrients, and that can help to prevent us from getting sick. For infants, one food that meets all these requirements is breast milk. During National Breastfeeding Month, we are excited to highlight the Birth to 24 Months and Pregnancy Project.
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Help Students Make the Grade this School Year through More Physical Activity

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Written by Betty Ann Fish, 2015 SHAPE America National Elementary PE Teacher of the Year

The summer is winding down. As a physical education teacher, my hope is that your child has been physically active during their time off! Daily physical activity is vital for building healthy bodies and better brain power.…

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Improving Patient Safety through the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention

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Every day, media reports about opioid overdose bring attention to growing concerns about the risks associated with this class of medication. Opioid overdose—as the result of unintentional dosage error, aberrant medication-related behavior, and other factors—is just one example of an adverse drug event (ADE) that is a significant cause of drug-related injury
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