By Barrett White We remember our teen years: What did we need? How do we provide for those needs for our kids? There is probably no other time in our lives wherein so much change takes place in such a limited amount of time. Puberty (and everything that entails); budding relationships; preparation for college, …
By Barrett White How often should you brush and floss? Are some foods better or worse for oral hygiene? Media bombards us with so many ābest practicesā for all aspects of our health: This diet is the best diet for weight loss, or This skincare product is the only one that will erase fine …
By Dr. Jerson Desiderio, OD Every May, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention partners with the National Eye Institute to encourage all Americans to make vision a health priority and at the same time raise awareness about the necessity of regular eyecare. While older adults tend to have more vision problems, many children …
By Barrett White Supporting your partner in a lifestyle change journey is a love language in and of itself. Maybe itās a different sleep schedule, an exercise regimen, or a new nutritional plan. Tackling a significant lifestyle change can be difficult, so proper support from the individualās partner is crucial. So, if your partner …
By Rita Zapien Miles, Registered Dietitian In a few weeks, kids across our area will hear the last bell of the school yearāofficially welcoming the start of summer break. While this highly anticipated time away from homework sounds relaxing, too much of a break may also be unhealthy for kids.Ā A 2016 study by the …
Itās not just college students who drink in excess. But what are the concerns of doing so as you age? By Barrett White The COVID-19 pandemic has affected alcohol use in the ageing population: According to a study by University of Michigan, during the pandemic many older adults (27%) reported a decrease in their …
By Carolina Boyd, Communications Associate National Infant Immunization Week is April 24- 30, 2022. This yearly observance highlights the importance of protecting children, two years and younger, from vaccine preventable diseases. Vaccines have drastically reduced infant deaths and disabilities caused by preventable diseases in the United States. Postponing early vaccines for babies and young children …
By Dr. Joanna Ira, Geriatrician at Legacy Stafford Fountains Clinic Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. April has been declared Defeat Diabetes Month to raise awareness about the impact of the disease among our nationās aging population. According to the American Diabetes Association, a quarter of Americans over the …
By Dr. Rachel Robinson, Medical Director of OB/GYN April is Defeat Diabetes Monthāa time to raise awareness about gestational diabetes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between two and ten percent of pregnancies in this country are impacted by this condition. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes …
By Dr. Iliana Solano, Medical Director of Pediatrics The month of April is Defeat Diabetes Month.Ā Diabetes rates in the United States are rising among children and teens. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of new cases of diabetes among people younger than 20 years of age increased between …