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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...
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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 brain is our most vital organ, but it's also our most vulnerable. It controls everything we think and every action we take, and yet the brain's ability to heal itself when injured is limited. Brain injuries can occur before or during birth-as is the case with cerebral palsy-or they can be caused by falls, sports, and even warfare. This book explores different types of brain injuries, discusses how they can be prevented or treated, and looks at...
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The digestive system turns food into energy, and any problems with that process can affect every aspect of a person's life. Digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcerative colitis can be frustrating, embarrassing, and painful. This book explains these diseases and the profound impact they can have on the daily lives of people who cope with them. It also offers suggestions for how to deal with the everyday effects...
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