The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure. State health officials say if Illinoisans reduced their sodium intake by 30 percent, it would prevent
May is High Blood Pressure Education Month, a perfect time to take steps to lower your blood pressure.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
Growing Together: Raising a Teenager By: Wendy Ray
(Cape Girardeau, MO)--Every stage of the growing process can be a challenge, but the teenage years can push the limits for both parents and kids. It's a welcome challenge for one Heartland family as they grow together. Sixte en year old Maddy Bruegging keeps her parents busy. She's always on the go doing something, but now Maddy can drive herself anywhere she needs to be.
Maddy's life changed in October when she got her driver's license. "It was like freedom I guess," she says. "I don't have to have my mom chauffeur me everywhere." Her mom, Kathryn Eastman says, "Big, big change once they get the drivers license. Prior to that you're the one driving them to the orthodontics office, to the dentist."
Maddy may be able to drive herself to the doctor's office, but she still wants her mom by her side for some things. Like many kids her age, Maddy had to get braces. "At first it was a change and I had to get used to it. Now I hardly notice they're there that much." Dealing with braces is just the beginning for this active teen. Maddy is also in a youth band at her church. They practice once a week to sing at church and other places around town. That on top of school, homework, and hanging out with friends means Maddy's not home much. "Right now, I feel like I never see her," her mom says. "I'm going, she's coming, or I'm coming and she's going."
Another big adjustment recently, after 13 years of it just being her and her mom, Kathryn got remarried. "The timing was good," her mom Kathryn says. "Since I've gotten married, she was ready to spread her wings. She was kind of worried about leaving her mom home alone." "It's been different because I wasn't used to a man in the house, but it's been nice," Maddy says. Her step-father Horace Eastman says, "She's a sweet kid, she really is." The changes are even more of a reason for Maddy and Kathryn to take time out every week to spend time together. Whether it's shopping, or just hanging out, they know they're always there for each other. "Teenagers I feel like really need their parents when they are older and trying to find their wings as they become adults," Kathryn says.
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