Heart Stressed by Summer Heat
Summertime is often full of fun activities, but on the hottest days of the year, it can be dangerous for people with heart problems. While heat waves are unpleasant for healthy people, they can be dangerous for those with cardiovascular trouble. For your body to stay cool on hot days, it needs to reroute blood…
Hydration Guide for Kids
Making sure your little ones stay hydrated is a year-round challenge, but it’s even more top-of-mind when it’s hot outside. Don’t let the heat keep you and your family from moving and grooving this summer—stay active and hydrated with our guide to the best ways to replenish fluids. Water Good old H2O is the best…
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? A Rare Neurological Condition Explained
Ramsay Hunt syndrome is the second most common cause of facial paralysis after Bell’s Palsy and is considered slightly more severe. The syndrome only occurs in five out of every 100,000 people. A recent celebrity diagnosis presents many questions surrounding the rare syndrome. Laura Hetzler MD, FACS, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist at Our…
How a New Eye Scan Can Prevent Blindness in Diabetes Patients
Dark floating spots and “cobwebs” in your vision could be a condition that clears on its own. For people with diabetes, it can be more serious. Four out of 10 diabetes patients suffer from diabetic retinopathy, a condition in which blood vessels in the eyes swell or leak, blocking light from reaching the retina and…
No Bully Zone – Teaching Kids to Be Inclusive
Learning how to be a good friend is a life skill all kids can develop. Bullying is never OK. We’ve gathered some tips to help parents support their kids to hopefully avoid bullying and minimize any impact it may have. Why Do Kids Bully? Bullying is being mean to others over and over and often…
How to Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
Transitions can be hard, and children may experience anxiety when heading back to school after summer vacation. Anxiety is a part of being human. Managing and reducing that anxiety—and your own—in the face of the transition back to school is doable. We’ve gathered some ideas to help. Keep it Positive Kids learn more from how…
Sleep Schedules for Heading Back to School
Part of getting ready for heading back to school is reestablishing a good sleep routine. With the longer days of summer and more flexible schedules it’s very easy to slip into habits that just aren’t sustainable once class is back in session. Check out our tips to get your scholars well rested and ready to…
Finding Bug Bite Relief
Ants, Wasps, Mosquitos? It’s time to learn how to handle those pesky bugs. Next time you head out to enjoy a beautiful day of the great outdoors, remember these helpful tips for deterring and treating insect bits and stings. Have a bug bite that’s not healing or causing concerning health issues? Connect with one of…
The Basics of Breastfeeding
Discover the basics of breastfeeding and why it can be beneficial to your child.
