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Everyone is familiar with the colorful Lego bricks that provide kids with hours of play. But Lego is more than a toy: it can really benefit your child's social development, mathematical thinking, and build the bond you have together.

Hip dysplasia is a condition that can affect infants and adults alike. What do parents of babies and adults with hip pain need to know about hip dysplasia?

Researchers in Canada are using advanced mathematical models to fight cancer. By developing strategies to make cancer cells sensitive to viral infection, they are successful in protecting healthy cells while killing cancer cells.

After two years, I've finally had it with isolation, and I've decided to resume socializing with people — because I felt like I was going insane. Mental health is an undeniable factor in our wellbeing, as much as physical health.

Are you feeling weak and dizzy? You probably think it's because this summer is so hot — but you might actually be suffering from summer low blood pressure.

Many people believe that giftnedness makes life easier for a child. But high intelligence can get in the way of social relationships to the point that the child feels isolated and alienated. What can you do to help your gifted child fit in?

There is an awful lot of misunderstanding and misrepresentation when it comes to lifting weights. Experts in the fitness industry want you to know about these top 10 stubborn myths about weightlifting that just won't die!

Traumatic early childhood experiences such as neglect and stress lead to serious consequences for mental and physical health in adulthood. Recent research shows that this is a result of defects in early brain development caused by lack of adequate care.

Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder are not simply hard to parent — their hostility, revenge-seeking and blame-shifting goes well beyond what's typical. Olivia talks to the mom of a child with ODD and explores what this disorder is really like.

To avoid taking drugs for sleep problems many people turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments such as melatonin, L-tryptophan, kava, acupuncture and Tai Chi. Is there any evidence that any of these work and are they worth trying?