Cancer should only occur in old people — old people we don’t know. It was awful, as little kids, when our grandmom died of lung cancer. That was our frame of reference for the injustice of this disease until Feb. 15, 2016, when our little brother, Owen, died of cancer. He was 16. Owen was…
Brittany and I have been through a great deal to get to this point in our pregnancy journey. I can tell you that throughout your own pregnancy, not everyone will agree with you and your partner 100 percent of the time. But the following points are some advice I feel is important to pass along…
This story was originally published in 2013 and has been updated. Having tiny electrodes placed all over our newborn’s scalp to test his hearing was not the way we envisioned our baby beginning his third week of life. But after failing his newborn hearing screening, Cole was sent to the children’s hospital to get an…
Cancer is no joke, yet designer Emily McDowell found that humor can be a potent source of encouragement and courage for those touched by the disease. In 2015, McDowell, a cancer survivor, created a series of sassy greeting cards that soon became a social media sensation. By focusing on “real cancer truths,” McDowell sought to…
Parents, brace yourselves: The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new policy statement recommending against the use of the flu nasal spray vaccine. This means your child can expect a flu shot this fall. Why? Over the past three flu seasons, the nasal spray vaccine failed to protect against some of the most prominent…
Calcium is a superhero for your child’s bones, setting them up for a strong, healthy body later in life. And it’s hidden in some surprising places — like spinach! Try this recipe for a calcium boost. Green Goblin Smoothie 2 handfuls fresh spinach (about 2 cups) 1 banana 1 cup berries of your choice (strawberries,…
We’ve known for some time that obesity is a significant risk factor for several types of cancer. Credible published research has linked increased rates of breast, colorectal, esophageal (throat), kidney and uterine cancers to being significantly overweight — as measured by body mass index (BMI). Now, a team from the International Agency for Research on…
Louisville’s celebrity sweetheart and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has opened her heart to the Norton Children’s Hospital Heart Center to establish the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. In February, the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation gave a $2 million gift to establish the unit for children recovering from heart procedures, open-heart surgery including…
Who doesn’t look forward to fall— cooler days, school activities and countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. The last thing your child needs during this busy time of year is an asthma attack. Unfortunately, the beginning of fall marks the most dangerous time for children with allergy-induced asthma. In fact, the largest number of hospitalizations…
Celebrate the last blast of summer with an easy and healthy grilling recipe. Chill out and let your grill do the work. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon Broccoli 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 quarts cold water ¼ cup sea salt, plus more for seasoning ¼ cup sugar 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets 1…
It’s no secret that being active is important. Need some fun and easy ways to get the whole family involved? This weekend is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the fresh air while setting a great example of being active for your kids! Head to the park together and play Frisbee or tag,…
Summer Blizzard has always been an active person but decided she was ready for a new challenge. A couple of years ago, she learned about the Bike to Beat Cancer through her husband, Chris Coslow, who races road bikes. It was a natural fit for her new challenge, as the cause has a place near…
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