Arthritis: How Staying Active Can Help

For people with arthritis, participating in joint-friendly physical activity can improve pain levels, function, mood and quality of life. These physical activities are low-impact, which means they put less stress on the body, reducing the risk of injury. Examples...

Back-to-School Immunizations

Soothing Vaccine Side Effects While some children experience no reaction from immunizations, some experience mild reactions, such as pain at the injection site, rash or fever. These are normal and will soon go away. These tips can help: Review information your doctor...

It’s Back-to-School Time

Kids’ Eye Exams Are Important for Classroom Success An annual eye exam should be part of your child’s back-to-school routine. From ages 6 to 18, a child’s vision can change frequently or unexpectedly, which can lead to behavioral and attention issues. Most...

Students Are Back on the Roads

Drive Safely It’s important for drivers to slow down and pay attention when kids are present – especially before and after school. If you’re dropping off your child in the school drop-off zone, follow all school directions. Don’t double park. It blocks...

Rx Gourmet

Your prescription for healthy eating Warm August days are perfect for the bright flavor of lemon-infused chicken. Top it with a lovely mango salsa, and you have a dish that’s simply bursting with flavor. Spicy lemon Chicken with Mango Salsa Serves 4 Ingredients: 4...

Back-to-School Bedtimes

What’s Right for Your Child Don’t wait until the night before school starts to adjust your child’s bedtime. The sudden change could make it difficult for him to fall (and stay) asleep. Instead, slowly start making bedtime earlier about two weeks before the first day...