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Every physical action you take whether you want to walk or run, type on your phone, or raise your hand in class depends on clear lines of communication between your brain and your muscles. If that communication breaks down, a condition known as a neuromuscular disorder may be to blame. This book explains the many different kinds of neuromuscular disorders that may occur, including many types of muscular dystrophy, ALS, and Parkinson s disease.Diseases...
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More than 1 in 10 American kids are coping with the challenges of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Other behavior issues, such as oppositional defiant disorder and conflict disorder, are more challenging still. This book presents the facts on behavior disorders and provides supportive suggestions for kids, as well as for their siblings and parents, who are working to overcome a behavior disorder.Diseases and disorders transform the...
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Mood and anxiety disorders are certainly not restricted to adults, and they shouldn t be dismissed as typical teen angst. As many as 3 in 10 American teens experience problems with anxiety, while more than 1 in 10 cope with a mood disorder. This book explains what these disorders are and the many challenges they pose. It also provides concrete guidance on how kids can get the help and support they need.Diseases and disorders transform the experience...
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Migraines and seizures are neurological disorders, meaning they affect the brain and the nervous system. Seizures are sometimes described as electrical storms in the brain. They are associated with a condition called epilepsy, but there are other reasons people have seizures, too. Migraines, on the other hand, are an especially intense type of headache that can bring on dizziness, nausea, and light sensitivity. This book explores epilepsy, seizures,...
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The amazingly powerful human immune system works around the clock to keep you healthy. But when something goes wrong, your immune system can actually turn on you and make you sick instead. This book looks at the wide variety of issues that can crop up when the immune system isn t functioning as it should, including food allergies, eczema, and autoimmune disorders such as lupus.Diseases and disorders transform the experience of childhood, forcing kids...
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When people think of diabetes, they often think of older people. But rates of diabetes in children and young adults are on the rise. This book explains the specifics of what diabetes does to the body, while also walking the reader through a typical day for a diabetes patient. It provides tips for keeping up with the disease in terms of diet and exercise, encouraging kids to live a normal, happy, and healthy life.Diseases and disorders transform the...
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It s been estimated that 1 in 6 American kids is living with some form of developmental disorder. Whether it s reading problems caused by dyslexia or the interpersonal challenges of autism, these conditions have a profound impact on kids and their families. This book explains the many different types of developmental disorders, and it explores what can be done to make life with these conditions more manageable.Diseases and disorders transform the...
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The human respiratory system is vital to life, but it is also vulnerable to damage. About 1 in 14 Americans have asthma, while a thousand new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed every year. The disease called tuberculosis is no longer a major problem in the United States, but it is still a major killer around the globe. Meanwhile, pertussis (whooping cough) seems to be making a comeback. This book provides important information about the causes...