Your heart is undoubtedly one of the most important organs in your body. In addition to a special day called Valentines, I would like to bring awareness to why we should keep our hearts healthy. According to the CDC, âAbout 697,000 people in the United States died from heart disease in 2020â thatâs 1 in … Read more
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Updated 5/19: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about contamination. Here are some tips on finding formula your baby needs during the shortage, and … Read more
We are celebrating some of historyâs most influential women in life sciences and their extraordinary achievements and contributions that have saved countless lives and continue to inspire generations of women in medicine to this day. Metrodora (c. 200-400 AD) Metrodora, a Greek female physician, wrote On the Diseases and Cures of Women, the oldest medical text known … Read more
08Feb The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates the community on healthy living, and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA website has resources for healthy living as well as information … Read more
From The Children’s Foundation: In celebration of Black History Month, we are reflecting and honoring the contributions Black leaders have made toward the advancement of equality and improvement of childrenâs health and wellness, both historically and in the present day. From surgeons and researchers to advocates and activists, featured are ten Black leaders who inspire … Read more
These sixty-five indoor rainy day activities for kids provide hours of independent play ideas. Rainy days don’t have to mean bored kids, endless screen time, or hearing “I’m bored” every ten minutes. Whether it’s pouring outside, too hot to play outdoors, or you’re simply looking for fresh ideas at home, having a list of easy indoor … Read more
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood “pushing against the walls of your arteries”. As blood rushes from your heart to other organs, it helps to replenish nutrients and transport oxygen. Too low of a blood pressure could be fatal for these organs and on the flip side, too high of … Read more
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Do Healthy Young People Need the COVID-19 Vaccine? Yes. If your teen or child is healthy but has not had their COVID vaccine, don’t wait. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 and older. A booster dose is also strongly encouraged for ages 12 and up who … Read more
From the CDC: Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others. The change is motivated by science demonstrating that the majority of … Read more
From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here are some concrete and tangible parenting goals you can set for the year ahead. (Kids can âhave fun setting goals, too! See Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children … Read more
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