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Healthy Lifestyle Mom picking up teen daughter from basketball practice

Four ways to be a supportive sports parent
Doctor Michael D. Weaver offers advice on how to support your young athlete through modeling healthy behaviors, encouraging their uniqueness and keeping sports activity reasonable over time.
Patient Stories Grandparents, parents, girl and boy

Do I need a family doctor?
A good family doctor can take care of 85 percent to 95 percent of your health care needs. Learn the benefits of having a family doctor.
Healthy Lifestyle Woman vaping

Don't be a fool - stay clear of the Juul
Teachers, administrators, parents, and the medical community should be aware of this growing trend.
Conditions and Services Nurse wrapping volleyball player's knee

Primary care sports medicine physician provides quick point of access for athletic injuries
Nebraska Medicine welcomes a new member to its sports medicine team, Ross Mathiasen, MD, a primary care sports medicine specialist.
Healthy Lifestyle Woman blowing her nose

How to avoid and minimize springtime allergies
Doctor Barnes shares how to avoid and minimize spring allergies.
Healthy Lifestyle Cans of pop in ice

What's better: Diet or sugar-sweetened pop?
Concern over artificial sweeteners has led many to reconsider diet pop as the 'heathier' choice. The best choice will be based on your overall sugar intake and health goals.
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