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How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family

Stanford Childrens

Before birth, both of the couple’s sons — Jaxon, born in 2018, and Elijah, born in 2020 — developed bowel blockages related to cystic fibrosis , a genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. After the surgeries, Jaxon and Elijah faced extended hospital stays and long-term digestive complications.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. Fruits and vegetables are also great sources of fibre, which can help to keep the digestive system healthy. Lean and flexible – that is the ‘perfect’ definition of a gymnast's body.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Encourage your child to take part in any form of physical activity, sport at school or out of school sports at clubs or leisure centres. Empty stomach vs full stomach – teach your child how their digestive system works and why we eat when our stomachs feel ‘empty’, and don’t eat when our stomachs feel ‘full’.

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5 Ways to Talk and Encourage a Positive Body Image for Your Child

Sports for Schools

Encourage your child to take part in any form of physical activity, sport at school or out of school sports at clubs or leisure centres. Empty stomach vs full stomach – teach your child how their digestive system works and why we eat when our stomachs feel ‘empty’, and don’t eat when our stomachs feel ‘full’.