5 Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Flu The flu is caused by a virus that can be transmitted through contact with someone who is already sick, most commonly through coughing or tracking germs from surfaces…
Sleep is a very important activity, that we often take for granted. It is especially important in children as it allows for proper neurological development. One disorder that is more and more common is sleep apnea, or interrupted sleep from…
Flu season is back! You’re going to be hearing those commercials about flu shots, and you’re going to be on guard around the office when one of your co-workers starts sneezing and coughing. So what can you do to best…
America may run on Dunkin’, but our bodies run on ENERGY. (Although we personally prefer Krispy Kreme…) Where does energy start? With your digestive system! If you don’t digest and break down nutrients, then you don’t supply your body with…
Let’s get started by defining what childhood obesity is. Generally, obesity is defined as having excess body fat, while overweight is defined by having excess body weight relative to that individual’s height. And then there’s BMI - Body Mass Index…
The prediction: 161,360 new diagnoses and 26,730 fatalities. That’s what the American Cancer Society has pegged for 2017 and prostate cancer in the US. The most common diagnosed cancer in men, you probably know someone that has been affected by…
Summer may be winding to a close, but you don’t leave skin protection from the sun behind! The risk of skin cancer continues throughout your life, no matter the season. And the effects of the summer can be felt for…
Pressure! Pressure and pain… and just how much you are feeling in your head can make it difficult to determine whether or not you have a headache or a migraine. Knowing the difference can help you get relief more…
Kids don’t always volunteer important information to their parents. They may be happy to tell you who has a crush on who in their grade school class, but you can’t always rely on them to let you know about their…
Summer is here! For many families, the stress of waking up early for the school rush is over. Days are longer, vacation is in full swing, and the kids are having a blast. However, the mindful parent will always…