Under The Rainbow - Spring 2019
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4 Ways Strength Training Can Help Young Athletes Recover After an Injury
Strength training, resistance training, weight training … no matter what you call it, this form of physical activity is an important component of an exercise program.
How Strength Training Propelled One Teen to Fast Recovery
Kaylonna’s basketball season ended abruptly when she severely dislocated her knee, tearing a major ligament and damaging the cartilage. The 16-year-old had suffered dislocations before, but never as devastating.
6 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Pregnancy
Pregnant or planning to get pregnant? Abby Myers, APRN-CNM, certified nurse-midwife with University Hospitals, offers these recommendations on six things that can affect your pregnancy:
What You Need to Know About the Polio-Like AFM Virus
Known as AFM, acute flaccid myelitis affects the spinal cord, and causes weakness in the muscles and reflexes. AFM isn’t new, but cases of it have been slowly increasing since 2014.
Severe Asthma Program Provides Lifesaving Treatment, Support
Jaaire Bridges was used to dealing with severe asthma and allergies. But at age 10, Jaaire stopped breathing during a severe asthma attack. He survived and recovered without brain damage. But the event changed his family’s life forever.
What to Do When Your Child Needs Daily Medicine
Helping your child keep up with the medication needs of a condition like asthma or diabetes can stress the whole family. Learn these expert strategies from a Rainbow pharmacist.
How Children's Play Builds Skills for a Lifetime
Allowing kids to spend time playing may be more important to their development than many people realize, says a new study.