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Ann Simmons

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Ann Simmons received her Master of Science in Adult Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and her Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked as a freelance content and copywriter, consultant, and health education subject matter expert for six years.

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  • Jun 25th 2024
  • Est. 1 minutes read
  • Written by Ann Simmons
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 4 minutes read

Tourette syndrome (TS), often referred to as Tourette’s, is a neurological disorder typically characterized by repetitive behaviors called tics. (1) These…

  • Written by Ann Simmons
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 5 minutes read

Intellectual disability is a term that describes below-average intellectual functioning with limitations in mental and physical abilities. In the past,…

  • Written by Ann Simmons
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George
All content on this page has been medically reviewed for accuracy by a qualified medical professional. Medically Reviewed
  • May 31st 2024
  • Est. 5 minutes read

People use the terms exercise and physical activity interchangeably, but there is a difference. Not all physical activity is exercise.…

  • Written by Ann Simmons
  • Medically reviewed by Erin L. George