Hypertension in Youth
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects about 1 in 25 US youth, ages 12-19, according to recent CDC statistics. This is about 1.3...
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Denise Scott
Nov 133 min read
Diet and its Effect on Sleep
Did you know that diet can affect sleep, and sleep can affect eating habits? Adequate sleep is vital for all ages. The amount one needs...
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Denise Scott
Nov 63 min read
The Latest Vitamin D Guidelines
The Endocrine Society recently updated its vitamin D recommendations. The last update was in 2011. Picture of a drawing of the sun and...
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Denise Scott
Oct 302 min read
Food Contamination and How to Decrease Your Risk
In light of the recent E. coli outbreak, thought to be from raw onions served on quarter pounders from McDonald’s, I decided to write...
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Denise Scott
Oct 235 min read
The State of American Health and Nutrition
I recently listened to a panel discussion that took place in Washington, DC on 9/23/24, entitled American Health and Nutrition - A Second...
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Denise Scott
Oct 163 min read
FATTY LIVER DISEASE…in KIDS?
Did you know that fatty liver disease occurs in kids? In the past, we thought that fatty liver disease occurred from alcohol abuse and...
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Denise Scott
Oct 94 min read
Making Healthy Eating Affordable
A common complaint is that healthy eating is great but not affordable for many. I argue that it can be! It doesn’t get much cheaper than...
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Denise Scott
Oct 23 min read
Improving Your Child’s Vegetable Intake
This week’s article follows up on the last two weeks regarding fiber and anti-inflammatory eating. Since vegetables are crucial for...
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Denise Scott
Sep 253 min read
Eating to Prevent Inflammation
Photo of many anti-inflammatory foods, including a variety of fruit and vegetables, arranged in the colors of the rainbow and the shape...
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Denise Scott
Sep 183 min read
The Fiber Factor - What, Why, and How
What is fiber? Photo of a number of high-fiber foods including fruit, veggies, nuts, legumes, and grains, with the word FIBER written on...
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Denise Scott
Sep 114 min read
Is Your Child’s Growth Tracking Properly?
You are likely familiar with growth charts and have been told of your infant’s/child’s growth percentiles. These are critical pieces of...
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Denise Scott
Sep 43 min read
Build a Balanced, Brain-Boosting Breakfast
Since school is in full swing and schedules are busy, now is the time to ensure your child gets a healthy start to their morning. This...
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Denise Scott
Aug 285 min read
Muscle-Building and Endurance Supplements in Youth - Part 3
This article delves into the hormone, hormone derivative, and hormone receptor modulator supplements. These include: Anabolic agents...
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Denise Scott
Aug 216 min read
Muscle-Building and Endurance Supplements in Youth, Part 2
Last week’s article was an introduction to performance supplements, reviewing general information and categories. Supplement use in youth...
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Denise Scott
Aug 144 min read
Muscle-Building and Endurance Supplements in Youth, Part 1
Sports supplements are in the form of drinks, pills, gum, gummies, and powders. They are designed to build muscle or improve endurance....
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Denise Scott
Aug 75 min read
Nutrition and ADD - Is There a Link?
I read a very recent article that stated there were roughly 1 million more children in the US diagnosed with attention...
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Denise Scott
Jul 312 min read
Take it With a Grain of Salt.
Salt has been used for centuries to cure and preserve foods before refrigeration. Excessive salt intake typically wasn’t an issue before...
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Denise Scott
Jul 242 min read
Children’s Cholesterol - Does it Matter?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that lipid screening be done twice during childhood - once between 9-11 and again...
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Denise Scott
Jul 172 min read
High-Fructose Corn Syrup - the Bad and the Ugly
High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a corn starch product that is an artificial sugar. Corn syrup, made from corn starch, is all glucose....
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Denise Scott
Jul 104 min read
Food Additives Kids Should Avoid
The last three decades have seen a surge in the chemicals added to our food. Plastics, preservatives, dyes, and sweeteners account for...
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