To help your child maintain a healthy weight, balance the calories your child consumes from foods and beverages with the calories your child uses through physical activity and normal growth. Remember that the goal for overweight and obese children and teens is to reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. … Continued
By Stefanie Maglio Thin hair, thick hair, or normal hair- does not matter in this case. Anyone looking to tame their hair while still looking stylish should have these five accessories. 1. The classic hair tie: Hair ties are available almost anywhere, including the dollar store. It’s always a good idea to have some handy … Continued
Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, molds can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation. People with mold allergies may have more severe reactions. Immune-compromised people … Continued
If you’ve recently lost excess weight, congratulations! It’s an accomplishment that will likely benefit your health now and in the future. Now that you’ve lost weight, let’s talk about some ways to maintain that success. The following tips are some of the common characteristics among people who have successfully lost weight and maintained that loss … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano Do you want your life to thrive and flourish so that you can finally be the best you possible? Are you finally ready to live the life that was meant for you, a life full of fulfillment, joy, and excitement? It’s about time to make a change and start living a successful, … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano The winter temperature seems to be continuously dropping and our bodies are looking for any source of warmth. After a long day of stress, we are all yearning to relax and enjoy a healthy, delicious, warm, home-cooked meal. Sometimes we look for the easy fix for our cravings; if we’re looking for … Continued
By Brianna Siciliano As children grow older, they become more and more observant. They listen to what other people around them––especially their peers––have to say. Kids pick up on all sorts of actions, beliefs, knowledge, and images, and unfortunately, sometimes these are not positive. How children feel about themselves can depend on many factors, including … Continued
Managing chronic fatigue syndrome can be as complex as the illness itself. Options for treating and managing CFS may include treating the most disruptive symptoms such as fatigue due to sleep problems, pain, and lightheadedness. CFS symptoms can vary over time and may require periodic re-evaluation. Primary care providers can develop effective treatment plans based … Continued
Experts agree that most children who stutter benefit from taking time to speak at a rate that promotes fluency. These guidelines represent a number of ways that adults around that child can help promote the child’s fluency. 1. Reduce the pace. Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. Wait a few seconds … Continued
Children might lie because they: Are not old enough to understand the difference between truth and untruth, and right or wrong. Fear of punishment or fear of losing their parents’ affection. Have low self-esteem and wanting to make themselves to sound better. Want to impress their friends and to fit in with the group. They … Continued