Published on May 23, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
From Instagram models to picture-perfect Snaps, images of perfection are all around us. It’s always been difficult for teens to maintain a healthy body image, but how can they overcome the challenges in today’s selfie world? Let’s face it: being a teen is hard, no...
Published on May 10, 2019 | Behavioral Health, Child & Family Health
We often think of depression as something that only impacts adults. But in reality, teen depression is also common — affecting as many as one in five teenagers in the United States. It can be difficult for anyone to determine whether the emotions they’re experiencing...
Published on Apr 30, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
When you see your little one playing make-believe, you may not immediately think about how it benefits his or her health and development. But the truth is that playtime offers a number of health benefits for kids. While your kids’ playtime may seem inconsequential,...
Published on Apr 18, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Heart Health
Springtime and pleasant weather have arrived, so what better time to get the whole family involved in heart-healthy habits? This family health challenge will boost your health and strengthen your heart. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death...
Published on Apr 5, 2019 by Jaime Lacey, RD, LDN | Child & Family Health, Childhood Obesity, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
At the Childhood-HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living) Center, we work with children, adolescents, and their families to establish healthy lifestyle habits they can maintain for a lifetime. By guiding the patient and their family to make changes together, the impact...
Published on Apr 5, 2019 by Linda Yu, DO | Child & Family Health, Gynecological Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
From the time your daughter first gets her period, some level of discomfort that time of month is common. But could your teen’s excruciating pain actually be the result of endometriosis? You might think of the condition as something that only impacts adult women. But...
