Social media has been a hot topic for several years now with parents, schools, policy makers, tech companies, and others joining the conversation and weighing in about benefits and risks. The impact of social media on children’s developing brains is continually researched and debated. There are both positive and negative…
This time of year is filled with festive gatherings, parties and celebrations—many of which center around food and drink. While that can be wonderful, it can also present challenges for those who attempt to eat healthy during the holidays. The good news is that planning ahead and being educated about…
Do frequent digestive problems like bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain affect your daily life? You’re not alone. Gastrointestinal troubles can result from a number of health conditions. But for approximately 7% of the U.S. population, gluten – a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye – is a contributing…
Holiday travel can be one of the greatest joys in life. Whether it’s reconnecting with family and friends or just breaking up daily routines in new places, travel is good for the soul. But it is not always so good for our bodies. Traveling has become even more stressful in…
In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of celebrities talking openly about their mental health challenges. Actors, athletes, and social media personalities are sharing their diagnoses and the ways that depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other psychological problems have impacted their lives. Individuals with…
If you suffer from chronic knee pain, the condition may worsen over time and ultimately require knee replacement surgery. Although knee replacement is a major surgery with a significant recovery process, recuperation is a lot easier and more effective than it used to be, allowing patients to return to their…
Navigating stressful situations is a part of life for everyone. It’s how our bodies react when we perceive danger in our environment. But the more you know about how to neutralize stress, the better prepared you’ll be to cope when it hits. In this post, we’ll discuss what happens to…
Perhaps our strongest instinct as parents is the need to protect our children—to shield them from harm, pain and illness. These days, we’re all thinking about our health and well-being more often than ever and how we can avoid putting ourselves and our kids at risk for disease. In this…
Humans need protein to live. But not all proteins are created equal, and it is possible to have too much of a good thing. In fact, it turns out that the most important thing about protein is not how much you eat, but where your protein comes from. Protein in…
No one really knows what causes one person to have allergies when another one doesn’t, or why one substance triggers an allergic reaction in an individual when another doesn’t. Allergic reactions can range from mild irritations to anaphylaxis (a severe reaction that’s a life-threatening emergency), but for the sufferer, allergies…
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