13-18 years Archives

Cat scratch disease: it’s exactly as the name implies

January 23, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever, is a bacterial infection that is transferred through the saliva of your cat after it licks or scratches you.

What is norovirus?

January 18, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.

Teenage girl sitting on the staircase outdoors and smoking

How to talk to your teen about smoking

January 16, 2019/in 13-18 years, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain, which continues to develop until age 25. This is one of many reasons why you should talk to your child about tobacco and e-cigarette use.

Can healthy foods really boost your immune system?

January 14, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

While warding off sickness requires a daily commitment to healthy choices beyond just nutrition, eating a well-balanced, colorful diet can also help you avoid common pitfalls.

Creating a family emergency plan and disaster kit

January 10, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autumn Safety, Right Feature, Spring Safety, Summer Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

The more families prepare themselves with a family emergency plan and disaster kit, the better off they’ll be if an emergency strikes.