Enterovirus Sweeping the Country
A new virus is spreading across the United States, now affecting kids in 28 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus, which causes symptoms that range from mild colds to severe breathing difficulties, has sickened 175 kids, and though enteroviruses are not new, this strain is relatively rare.
There are no treatments available for the virus, and most infected tend to recover on their own without incident. However, in some cases high fever and difficulty breathing was reported, and hospitalization was necessary.
Early outbreaks began in Missouri and Illinois, and began in children with a history of asthma. However, infection is not contained to people with a history of respiratory illnesses, with infants, children and teens at highest risk. The CDC’s only recommendation on preventing infection? Wash your hands frequently.
How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Mental Illness
Ask a group of 13-year-olds if they know what cancer is, and they’ll most likely provide you with a resounding “yes.” Ask them to explain bipolar disorder, however, and you’ll probably receive a jumbled answer – or a puzzled stare.
Around 42.5 million American adults suffer from some mental illness each year, according to data compiled by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. But despite the prevalence of conditions such as depression, bipolar and schizophrenia, many children and teenagers know little about these real – and treatable – diseases.
It’s important to correctly educate children and teenagers about mental illness, health professionals say. It helps dispel misconceptions and stigma, and it provides them with the understanding and resources they need if they – or someone they know – struggles with a psychiatric disorder. [Read more: How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Mental Illness.]
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Back to Routine: Top 5 Plant-Based Snacks
Whether you’re getting your children back to school or starting an evening class yourself, switching gears from summer training to fall and winter activities, or just settling into your routine after the lazy days of summer, you need food that will energize you, quickly, writes U.S. News blogger Brendan Brazier. You’re likely in need of snacks you can make and take on-the-go, that taste good while providing you the energy you need to get through your to-do list. These are my top plant-based snacks that come with me – whether I’m traveling for work or pleasure or just trying to tackle my daily goals.
Nutrient dense trail mix. You won’t find chocolate candies in my trail mix. Instead you’ll find nuts, seeds, coconut and dried fruit – packed with fiber, protein and healthy fats. I often add SaviSeeds (sacha inchi seeds) into my trail mix because they're the highest plant-based source of essential fatty acids – 17 times more omega-3s than salmon.
Fall-inspired smoothies. Even though it may be getting colder (although not here in Southern California), smoothies can still be a nutrient-dense addition to your day. I pack my smoothies with dark leafy greens (kale is a hardy vegetable that is seasonal this time of year), plant-based protein (multisource complete protein blend or hemp seeds), plant-based omega-3s (SaviSeeds, chia or flaxseeds), frozen fruit and non-dairy milk. This smoothie isn’t high in calories, but it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, protein, healthy fat and fiber: everything you need to take on your busy day. Sometimes I’ll start my day with this smoothie, or I’ll make it in the morning and keep it refrigerated until I can eat it as a snack later in the day. [Read more: Back to Routine: Top 5 Plant-Based Snacks.]
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