Families seek help for parents of long hospital stays
A reader asks for practical help for families with children in long hospital care. Suggestions include friendly visits, short stays with the child to relieve fatigue, or a quick phone call to brighten the day. The column urges healthy families to offer support to ease parental stress and keep the child calm.
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Diets differ for female athletes and men
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