Author: Justin M. Larson

5 health issues that can occur due to Vitamin D deficiency

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Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are important to build strong bones. Without enough vitamin D, your body cannot absorb these minerals properly. This can lead to soft, weak bones that are more likely to break or hurt.In children, severe vitamin D deficiency causes a condition called rickets, which though rare, causes the bones to become soft and often leading to bowed legs. In adults, this condition is called osteomalacia, which causes bone pain and muscle weakness. People with low vitamin D may also develop osteoporosis, a disease where bones become fragile and brittle, increasing the…

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5 ways to handle temper tantrums in teenagers

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Try to notice what causes your teen’s tantrums. It could be feeling unheard, being denied something they want, or stress from school or friends. Once you identify these triggers, you can help your teen prepare better for these situations. Talk to them when they are calm about what to do next time they feel overwhelmed. You can even draw out a plan on how they should react the next time this happens. Maybe they can listen to music, take a walk, or use a calming technique like deep breathing. Helping your teen develop these coping skills builds their independence and…

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Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop advertising heated tobacco

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The government has written to Sainsbury’s and Morrisons asking them to stop “advertising and promoting” heated tobacco products, which it says is against the law.The BBC reported in February the supermarkets were displaying posters and video screens showing devices which create a nicotine-containing vapour by heating tobacco with an electric current.At the time, both supermarkets said they believed the adverts were legal.In response to the letter, Sainsbury’s said it was in “close contact with the government”, while Morrisons said it would reply “in due course”.In 2002, the Labour government under Tony Blair passed a law banning tobacco advertising. It defined…

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Dad gave me a kidney so I can have my dream wedding

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Angie BrownBBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporterKieran InnesBrian and his son Kieran say they now have a strong bond following the transplantKieran Innes was just 25 when he was diagnosed with kidney failure and told he would need dialysis three times a week. He was devastated and worried that he would have to curtail plans of a dream wedding and honeymoon with fiancée Lara Russell. Two years later his future has been transformed thanks to his kidney donor – his 63-year-old dad Brian. “This has 100% made our bond stronger, I feel forever like I owe him,” said Kieran. “Everything…

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