Road tripping? Keep motion sickness away
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...
Type 2 diabetes & kids: Why it’s on the rise
Years ago, diabetes was placed in two defined categories — Type 1, which also was known as juvenile diabetes, and Type 2, which was considered “adult onset.” These days, though, those boundary lines are blurred. More adults are being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes,...
7 tips for enjoying a summer barbecue without breaking your diet
Do you count down to holiday barbecues by counting calories? Summer’s much-anticipated barbecue season has finally arrived. And after weeks of dietary diligence, this is your chance to show family and friends how great you look and feel. But then it hits you — you’re...
Finding balance—What to know about fall prevention
When we’re younger, falling down is seen as a natural part of development. When we’re a little older, falls might be seen as funny. But for seniors, falls are no laughing matter. As we age, falls become more likely, for a number of reasons. During the aging process,...
Body image in the selfie age
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...
