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1 5 4 2 NO TIME TO READ ALL OF thrive? ENJOY THESE FIVE DIGEST VERSIONS OF FEATURED ARTICLES WITH KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS ISSUE. INFERTILITY CURES Approximately 10 percent of the population is affected by infertility. Some causes of infertility like low sperm count, slow sperm and inconsistent ovulation can be treated through assisted reproductive technology (ART) methods like artificial insemination, which places sperm in the fallopian tubes during ovulation, giving couples a better chance of conception. In some cases, treating indirect or underlying causes of infertility—like hormonal imbalances or blocked cervix or fallopian tubes— may help couples conceive without ART methods. Turn to page 10 for more on infertility. DON'T WALK IT OFF Overuse injuries are on the rise among child athletes, par- ticularly those who concentrate on a single sport and play extended seasons or year-round. This is due to the repeated physi- cal action necessary to play the sport. To prevent childhood sports overuse injuries, parents should encourage kids to participate in multiple activities, to warm up before playing, to rest after playing, to avoid extended playing seasons, and to immediately seek treatment for injuries. See page 16 for additional information about overuse injuries in children. A SECRET NO LONGER More than 15 million Americans have urinary incontinence—a condition that many people are embarrassed to discuss. The truth is that urinary incontinence is highly treatable, and the first step is to talk with a doctor about symptoms. Treatments can range from conservative measures—like limiting caffeine or alcohol intake, performing Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, or taking medications— to more assertive procedures, such as sphincter injections or urethral sling surgery to restore normal urinary function. Learn more about urinary incontinence treatments starting on page 18. KIDS IN THE KITCHEN The secret to teaching your children how to be healthy eaters may be as simple as encouraging them to help with meal planning, putting them in charge of selecting new vegetables for the whole family to try, or actively involving them in food preparation. To help your young ones embrace healthy meal planning and preparation, urge them to check out cookbooks and cooking websites for recipes ideas, teach them how to make healthy substitions when a recipe calls for unhealthy ingredients, and provide them with kid-friendly kitchen tools that make preparing and cooking both safe and interesting. Turn to page 22 for more ideas to raise your child's nutrition IQ. IT'S (NOT JUST) IN THE PAST When considering your family's future health, don't forget to take a look at your family history. The tendency to develop chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes can be inherited. Learning about the health history of parents, grandparents and other relatives empowers you when it comes to disease prevention and lifestyle choices. And, it can be fun if you approach it as a family project and infuse it with interesting family lore and photos. Find a family health history scrapbook activity on page 24. FA L L 2 015 / / W W W.N Y M.O RG 30 T A K E F I V E / YO U R H E A LT H C H E AT S H E E T