The month of October shines light on many different health conditions: breast cancer, Down syndrome, SIDS, and the importance of healthy lungs. Although all are worthy of awareness, lung health is especially important this year as we continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has continually warned that the [...]
Are you in need of Self-Care tips for parenting during Coronavirus? If so, you're not alone. Parenting comes with a lot of challenges that can sometimes be very overwhelming. Throw in the coronavirus pandemic and being a parent can become even more stressful. Parenting has always been a full-time job, but these days it can [...]
Craft coffee is the new ‘hot’ trend, but there’s another hot beverage that you should be drinking more of: tea. Because the weather is beginning to get cold for the fall, or for us Texans, slowly starting to get cold, we'll take a look at how this hot drink is good for you. Tea isn't [...]
Weight gain seems to be something that almost everyone is dealing with during the pandemic. Being overweight or obese can lead to health conditions, even for children. Diabetes, for instance, can be life-changing and life-threatening. There is no cure for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, so parents shouldn’t take it lightly if their child [...]
Arrhythmia is worrisome. Which is why it's important to educate yourself on what exactly it is. Lately, you’ve been feeling short of breath and a little dizzy. You try to ignore the symptoms but they don’t go away. Worried something may be really wrong, you go to the doctor who refers you to [...]
Your skin deserves some extra tender loving care, especially when it's covered in a CDC-recommended mask (not to be confused with the face mask pictured above) on a daily basis. Most people know about aloe vera's healing and anti-aging benefits, but a few other plants help promote healthy skin, they just aren’t as well known. [...]
So much of our daily lives has been altered or changed due to the coronavirus. School is not the same, family vacations are different, and how we celebrate holidays will also have to change. The pandemic continues to cause us to think outside of the box. Is Trick-or-Treating Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Safely [...]
Autumn is here! It’s the season filled with Halloween candy, s’mores, pumpkin spice lattes, apple pies, and hot cocoa. But let’s not forget to include all the stuff that’s good for our bodies—fruits and veggies. According to the USDA, Americans are consuming more vegetables and fruit than in 1970, but most of us are still [...]
It’s wonderful that more people are staying active through sports and other vigorous activities like running 26-mile marathons. But overactivity or a misstep can easily lead to muscle injuries. If you’re feeling unusual muscle pain and think you may have a torn muscle, what can you do to treat it? What Does it Mean to [...]
Finding blood in stool can be scary! It could mean there is a major medical problem or it could be something a lot less serious. Bloody stools may indicate an issue in the gastrointestinal area. It can result from issues in the stomach, intestines, esophagus, rectum, or colon. What Causes Blood in Stool? Hemorrhoids, constipation, [...]
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