Dealing with an empty nest
A New Chapter Dealing with an empty nestThe baby boomer generation of people born between 1946 and 1964 are probably approaching one of life’s sweetest milestones — the empty nest. It’s the time when...
View Article2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesity
Small Plates 2 simple ways parents can help prevent childhood obesityOvereating can be a problem for people of all ages, but new research suggests there may be a solution for children: Use smaller...
View ArticleCollege athletes more depressed, study says
Preventing Depression College athletes more depressed, study saysThe aging, depressed former athlete remembering his glory days is a common stereotype. But a new survey suggests that it’s the current...
View ArticleGet Your Nutrition Boost!
Get Your Nutrition Boost!Start living your best life NOW! Nutrition expert, Jaclyn Sprague, RD, shares great nutrition tips to help get you started. Tweet
View ArticleThe science behind why babies stop crying when moms walk them
Walk-a-bye babyThe science behind why babies stop crying when moms walk themWhen babies are upset and moms hold them in their arms and walk, it can feel like magic. The crying stops, and the soothing...
View ArticleSummer camps can boost healthy development
Beyond the classroomSummer camps can boost healthy developmentWhenever Sam Young tried to explain where he went for a month each summer, words just didn’t do the place justice. He tried to explain the...
View ArticleAre video games good or bad for your child?
Game TimeAre video games good or bad for your child?Playing video games can be beneficial. There are many excellent games and mobile apps that can enhance a child’s hand-eye coordination and foster...
View ArticleRecognizing the signs of childhood sexual abuse
Staying Alert Recognizing the signs of childhood sexual abuseIf you don’t think child sexual abuse can happen in your family, statistics may tell a different story: 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men were...
View ArticleYoung picky eaters often have poorer diets
Eating Habits Young picky eaters often have poorer dietsYoung, picky eaters can make mealtime difficult for parents. As a result, parents ultimately give up and give in, which can mean that the picky...
View ArticleWhich countries are best and worst for moms and babies?
Mommy World Which countries are best and worst for moms and babies?With Mother’s Day around the corner, this is the time of year when many Americans feel especially grateful for their moms. But...
View ArticleShould new moms combine breastfeeding and formula?
Baby Nutrition Should new moms combine breastfeeding and formula?A new study, published in a recent issue of the journal Pediatrics, says moms can have no fear about giving their newborns formula...
View ArticleWhen kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health
Parental GuidanceWhen kids leave the nest, parents can still influence healthOur parents still influence our behavior, even when we’re out of the nest, according to a recent Journal of Adolescent...
View ArticleAntibiotic America: The dangers of overusing antibiotics
Treatment EffectsAntibiotic America: The dangers of overusing antibioticsSince penicillin was introduced in the 1940s, Americans have relied on antibiotics to treat a myriad of illnesses. However,...
View ArticleSchoolwork, sleep affected by poorly managed asthma in kids
Breathe easySchoolwork, sleep affected by poorly managed asthma in kidsAn estimated 7.1 million children, younger than age 18, suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
View ArticleMagnets can be deadly for kids
Parental CautionMagnets can be deadly for kidsA new study is shedding light on the dangers of magnet ingestion. Kids who accidentally swallow high-powered magnets will most times need a serious...
View ArticleMilitary family kids face increased mental health risks
Kids CopingMilitary family kids face increased mental health risksWar is always difficult for uniformed service families and their children. Almost 60 percent of U.S. service members have family...
View ArticleDangerous new drugs hitting the streets, officials warn
Drug Warning Dangerous new drugs hitting the streets, officials warnThe Illinois Poison Center (IPC) has issued an alert regarding the growing national popularity of new synthetic drugs with names...
View ArticleUse your senses against waterborne germs
Water SafetyUse your senses against waterborne germsA day at the pool or hitting the slides at local water parks are what make summer fun. But did you know there could be a host of waterborne germs...
View ArticlePrimary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental health
Pearly WhitesPrimary care doctors are key in improving kids’ dental healthPrimary care doctors are being urged to play a bigger role in improving kids’ dental health, says The U.S. Preventive Services...
View ArticleAdult prescriptions in homes pose poison risk to kids, study finds
Bitter PillAdult prescriptions in homes pose poison risk to kids, study findsAs more and more adults are prescribed medications for conditions from high blood pressure to diabetes to chronic pain, new...
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