Published on Nov 4, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Stay Well, Women's Health
Would it surprise you to learn that the United States’ rate of premature birth is higher than that of most high-income countries? One in 10 American babies are born too soon, accounting for about 380,000 births each year. According to the March of Dimes, a premature...
Published on Oct 22, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
In some places, the arrival of fall brings cold — and fewer opportunities to head outdoors. Not so in the south, though! There are plenty of fall activities to get you and the family out and active. Here in Tennessee, we’re used to seeing hot temperatures all the way...
Published on Oct 22, 2019 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy helps people recover or gain...
Published on Oct 14, 2019 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Each year, around 3,500 babies die of a sleep-related cause. While the number is staggering, safe sleep practices can help keep your baby safe and limit the risk. There are a couple different terms used to describe when a baby dies of an unknown cause. The overarching...
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...
