By Susan Heckler Are you considering encouraging your child to play a musical instrument? No matter what instrument, there are benefits that you may not be aware of and should be considering. There is evidence that musicians have organizationally and functionally different brains than non-musicians. If you think about it, when you play an instrument … Continued
The incidence of concussion in youth sports continues to rise, and parents are often left with trying to navigate the process on their own. The highest incidence rate occurs in football, boys’ ice hockey, girls’ soccer and boys’ lacrosse but other sports are not immune. Unfortunately most parents get their initial education about the concussion … Continued
You may be grinding your teeth in your sleep. This can be caused by stress, although it can also be caused by sleep disorders or mechanical issues with your teeth such as misalignment. The technical term for this is bruxism. It is not good for your overall dental health. Mild grinding doesn’t generally doesn’t need treatment. If … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Instead, symptom relief might be the best treatment option for viral infections. Get smart about when antibiotics are needed—to fight bacterial infections. When you use antibiotics appropriately, you do the best … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano The National FFA Organization was organized in 1928 in Kansas City as the “Future Farmers of America,” but the name eventually changed to The National FFA Organization to reflect the broadening field of agriculture, which now encompasses over 300 careers including everything from agriscience to turf grass management to biotechnology. Currently, the … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Do you have a deep admiration for horses? Are you seeking a horse for relaxing trail rides, a show ribbon winner, an athletic champion, or a fantastic new family member to make you smile? If so, you need to take some time to learn more about the Standardbred Retirement Foundation! The Standardbred … Continued
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men & Women As we get older, our body chemistry changes and we often develop deficiencies in our hormone balance. At first, we develop age-related symptoms, such as lower energy, weight gain, bloating, aches and pain, and mood changes. At our medical practice, we are trained to evaluate normal hormones … Continued
By Susan Heckler Are you considering encouraging your child to play a musical instrument? No matter what instrument, there are benefits that you may not be aware of and should be considering. There is evidence that musicians have organizationally and functionally different brains than non-musicians. If you think about it, when you play an instrument … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Winter is one of the most stressful times of the year; no matter which direction you look, you will see holiday decorations, tasty treats, amazing sales, and huge crowds. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed during the most wonderful time of the year, but thankfully, there are ways to get … Continued
By Susan Heckler Kidegories is a specialty children’s furniture and nursery furniture boutique located in nearby Shrewsbury. You step through their doors into every child’s dream. Their children’s furniture is unique, with many hand painted furniture pieces and room accessories. Your child is one of a kind and their room can be one of a … Continued