lu, and a sinus or an ear infection. Most people have experienced a cut, scrape or abrasion that became infected. Even in the case of more severe infections – such as pneumonia – we expect the cough and congestion to ‘run its course’, aided by prescription antibiotics, over-the-counter symptom remedies, and our body’s own immune system.A regular visit to your doctor or a routine health check up for your kid is an essential thing to do, to ensure good health of your kid.
Adolescence is believed by many to be potentially a stormy and stressful period when young people are handling simultaneously physical, social, emotional and cognitive changes. This is the period of transition to adulthood, and adolescents may experience frequent mood swings and aggressive or emotional outbursts. This very stage of life is called as puberty and many hormonal changes along with development of secondary sexual characters occur at this juncture of life. They are often torn between rational thought and irrational risk taking, between adult responsibility and childish mischief. Current research on brain development during this period of life supports the conclusion that adolescence is characterized by sensation seeking and higher risk taking. Additionally, there is a disconnect with complex thinking as early adolescents whose executive functions have yet to develop, have difficulty demonstrating rational abilities of planning, setting priorities, making decisions, and weighing consequences of their actions.The young are the future of society, but they are also very much it’s present. Around half of the world’s inhabitants are under the age of 20. As evidence from statistics and the experience of experts show, adolescents who are healthy and happy are better equipped to contribute to their communities as young citizens despite the major shifts occurring in the world they are about to inherit.Bad habits and poor hygiene, persistent behavioral risks, poor basic sanitation, and new and emerging diseases are contributing to a deadly mix that is changing the classic picture of healthy youth.