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General DS Information Health and Research – Other

Definition of Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

Health and Research - COVID-19

Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dental disease, especially gingivitis (gum disease), is more common in people with Down syndrome. Regular…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

Health and Research – Sleep Apnea

CPAP and its Usage

This article discusses CPAP and tips for successful usage. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 8, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Chronic Cough in Adults with Down Syndrome

Chronic cough is defined as any cough that lasts greater than three weeks. It is…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 6, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Ask the Doctor: Thyroid Testing

Question: Recently, my daughter’s annual thyroid blood work came back as follows: TSH 9.74 (normal:…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Atlantoaxial Instability Screening

Atlantoaxial instability (AAI) is subluxation or slippage of the first neck vertebrae in relation to…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 2, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Aging and Life Expectancy

Today, people with Down syndrome (DS) are living longer and healthier than any other time…

Capetivate capetivateJune 28, 2021

Healthy Living

What to Drink instead of Pop/Soda

This visual suggests alternatives to pop/soda.Source: Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center

Capetivate capetivateJune 24, 2021

General DS Information

Activities You Can Do at Home

Are you looking for suggestions of activities you can do at home? Many organizations -…

Capetivate capetivateJune 24, 2021

Healthy Living

Ways to Be Active

This handout shows ways to be active by incorporating physical activity and exercise into our…

Capetivate capetivateJune 23, 2021

Healthy living

Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CPAP and its Usage

Chronic Cough in Adults with Down Syndrome

Ask the Doctor: Thyroid Testing

Atlantoaxial Instability Screening

Aging and Life Expectancy

What to Drink instead of Pop/Soda

Activities You Can Do at Home

Ways to Be Active

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