Published on Oct 9, 2019 by John Heise, MD, and Matthew Kreth, MD | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Vaping is often considered a “safer” alternative to cigarette smoking. But is it really? We’re breaking down some facts in this blog. Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death, killing 7 million people worldwide each year. Because of that, there has been...
Published on Sep 25, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
You want your kids to learn as much as possible during each school day. How can you help them do that? Make sure they eat a healthy lunch! Students learn better when they’re well nourished. In fact, studies have shown that kids who eat a balanced diet have improved...
Published on Sep 15, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
You see it everywhere – at schools, doctors’ offices, public attractions, even grocery stores. But have you ever wondered how effective hand sanitizer really is? On June 29, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a proposed rule requesting...
Published on Aug 10, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
In today’s world, failure is seen as a bad thing. But in reality, failing is often the first step on the path to success. Seeing failure in that light requires a different mindset — one where you appreciate the positive things that failing can provide. For kids,...
Published on Aug 8, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether you’re rejoicing that the kids are headed back to school or wishing the summer break lasted longer, the time has come to prepare for the back-to-school rush. What can you do to get your kids ready? While it might seem like school just ended, the next school...
Published on Jul 24, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
We’ve all been there — riding in a car or on an airplane when, all of a sudden, nausea hits. Motion sickness is all too common, but there are some steps you can take to make your next road trip with the kids a little less painful. Motion sickness has been occurring...
