The mighty avocado is a super food star. Don’t be turned off by its high fat content. It is one of the best sources of the good guys of fat — monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. These types of fat do not raise cholesterol. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, they may actually help…
Stress and anxiety are becoming issues for more and more children. Signs of stress and anxiety in children include the following symptoms: •Stomachaches •Headaches •Difficulty sleeping or concentrating •Moodiness •Clinginess •Refusing to go to school You can help a child struggling with these issues by teaching techniques for coping with unpleasant feelings and experiences. These…
As we moved through the first trimester, every day was full of worry. Worry that I wasn’t doing everything right; worry that we would have another miscarriage. Because I was considered “high risk” from my previous miscarriage and because I used fertility treatments to get pregnant, I had two appointments and two ultrasounds to confirm…
What would we do without technology! Most of us are glued to our cellphones or tablets simply for social reasons. But for others, mobile technology can also make life easier when you have a medical condition. Sometimes, it can even be a lifesaver. If you have diabetes or know someone who does, you know daily…
Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 1, celebrates running as a way to stay healthy. More than 2 million runners from across the globe, in 177 countries, have pledged to get up and go for a run. At the center of the worldwide celebration is the first-ever Million Kid Run that aims to have 1…
A properly fitting bike helmet can reduce the risk of brain injury after a fall by as much as 88 percent. Do a quick check with your child to ensure his or her helmet fits like it should. Take this helmet fit test:
An annual survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found that 15 percent of adults in the United State smoked in 2015. The CDC hails this rate as an all-time low, and points to a record one-year drop in smoking — down 1.7 percent from 2014 — for helping lower adult…
What is the Bike to Beat Cancer? It’s a grassroots effort to raise funds to cure cancer and eliminate suffering right here in our own community. The dollars raised go toward research, support services, educational programs and therapeutic resources for patients of Norton Cancer Institute, including kids with cancer at Norton Children’s Hospital. The 35-,…
All around the River City, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of a season full of boating, swimming and many other popular water activities. While they are fun, they also can be hazardous. Follow these tips to prevent water-related injuries. Swimming safety Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to…
We all do it. We do it because we need something to read or perhaps to escape for some peace and quiet, to play a quick game or simply because we are bored. Among the many places our cellphones travel with us, we take them into the bathroom. Yet many of us don’t realize that…
I remember like yesterday the first time I decided I didn’t like my body. I was 12 and going to my best friend’s house for a birthday party. I was so excited, until I found out it was a pool party. I suddenly got really nervous. I couldn’t go! I wouldn’t be caught dead in…
I am 36 weeks pregnant and ready to go. I know baby needs to bake four more weeks, but I am so ready for this one to come out! The nursery is as ready as it’s going to get. Paint is on the walls, and all the furniture is in there. The cute decorating will…
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