AUGUST 2021 Safeguarding their sleep is one of the most important things you can do to protect your child’s mental and physical health. Once children start going to school, getting good sleep becomes even more crucial. Yet, a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that 37 percent of kids ages 6 to 12, and nearly [...]
AUGUST 2021 Adding natural medicine can be part of a holistic approach to wellness. But it’s important to remember that natural doesn’t necessarily mean better — or even safe. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before incorporating natural products or therapies into your treatment plan. Here are three natural approaches with potential health and [...]
AUGUST 2021 When your child is sick it's handy to have Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications on hand. Unfortunately, it's very common to make mistakes giving the correct pediatric dose. Below are 5 tips to help when you find your child needs some help from an OTC drug. 1) Make sure to use the correct medication. Find [...]
AUGUST 2021 Fall is a common time for people to start thinking about vaccinations. Children attending school will need to be up to date on immunizations. And September and October are prime time for flu shots for anyone six months or older. Before getting vaccinated, it is common to have questions — from wondering about [...]
6 Mistakes You Might Make Taking Meds When it comes to your prescription medications, how and when to take them is written on the label. While it’s not uncommon to forget to take a dose, deliberately ignoring the label directions can put your health at real risk. While you may think there’s no harm in [...]
Stay Safe in the Sun: Avoid these 3 Mistakes If you love soaking up the sun, you likely already know you need to slather on sunscreen. But even people with a lot of sun safety sense might inadvertently expose themselves to more risk than they think. Here are three common mistakes to watch out for: [...]
