Top Things to Know About Surgery

Parents: Understanding Surgery · Teens: Having Surgery · Kids: In the Operating Room     Nobody looks forward to having surgery. But sometimes an operation is necessary. Knowing what to expect can make the experience less scary - and can help during recovery. Read on to get the basics about what happens in an operating room. Neil Izenberg, MD Editor-in-Chief/Founder Preparing Your Child for Surgery Good preparation can help your child feel less anxious about getting surgery. Kids of all ages cope much better if they have an idea of what's going to happen and why. Anesthesia Basics Knowing the basics of anesthesia may help answer your questions and ease some concerns - both yours and your child's. Safety Tips: Baseball Baseball is by no means a dangerous sport. But it can present a very real risk of injuries from things like wild pitches, batted balls, and collisions in the field. These safety tips can help keep your kids safe on the diamond. Fit Family: Award-Winning Tips From Bart and Nadia Parents and Olympic gold medalists Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci share strategies for keeping son Dylan active and fit. Drugs: What Parents Need to Know Knowing what drugs are out there, what they can do, and how they can affect someone is the first step in raising drug-free kids. What's It Like to Have Surgery? Knowing what to expect with surgery before you get to the hospital can make you less anxious about your surgical experience - and less stress helps a person recover faster. Managing Your Medical Care Visit our center on managing your medical care for advice on how to get involved in taking charge of your health and choosing the right health care providers. A Guy's Guide to Body Image Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to appearance. But guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. And some worry just as much as girls do about their looks. Am I in a Healthy Relationship? Does your boyfriend or girlfriend treat you as well as you treat him or her? Does your b.f. or g.f. support you in good times as well as bad? Does he or she get who you really are? Find out if you're in a healthy relationship. Donating Your Old Clothes Do you really need 20 sweaters from 7th grade? Giving away what you don't need helps people who are less fortunate and gives you a warm feeling too. What Happens in the Operating Room? Surgeries and operations happen in the operating room, sometimes called the OR. Find out more in this article for kids. I Had Heart Surgery: Noah's Story Noah had two heart surgeries when he was a baby. Now he's 9 and going strong! Read about him in this article for kids. Appendicitis What's an appendix and why do they sometimes need to be removed? Find out in this article for kids. Heart-Healthy Recipes Love your heart with these heart-healthy recipes, including Chocolate Sweetheart Parfaits! U.S. Ice Hockey Player Angela Ruggiero: Getting Ready for the Olympics She's already won three Olympic medals, including a gold, but Angela Ruggiero isn't done yet. Find out why healthy food is part of her game plan.       Visit Us: Parents · Teens · Kids · Educators Connect With Us:

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