Diet and exercise
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Weight loss: Better to cut calories or exercise more?
Understand how calorie restriction and exercise help you meet weight goals.
Walking: Is it enough for weight loss?
Walking and a healthy diet can put you on the path to weight management.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hour
Trying to lose weight or at least not gain more? Find out how many calories are burned by an hour walking, swimming or using the elliptical.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
Baby walkers: Are they safe?
Baby walkers — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the dangers of using a baby walker.
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Understand the benefits of baby sign language.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
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