Summer Sun Safety for Children...

Summer sun safety for children is something on parents’ minds as the temperatures rise and the days lengthen. You want your children to spend time playing outside but the possibility of getting sunburned is an ever-present thought. Here are some guidelines to help you know how to keep your children safe in the summer sun. Dermatologists and other experts recommend putting sunscreen on your children at least 15 to 30...

Emotional Advantages of Owning a Pet...

If you own a pet, you probably think of that pet as a family member. You care for it, nurture it, and love it – but did you know that your pet is giving you emotional health? Research shows that pets bring emotional well-being to their owners, and the benefits of pet ownership extend to children. Following are some of the characteristics exhibited by children who have a pet in the home, and other advantages to owning...

Healthy Foods for Better Learning...

The old saying ‘you are what you eat’ may be more correct than most people think. Some foods have been considered to be brain foods while others are considered to be junk. Now you can choose healthy foods for better learning. One of the things to remember when it comes to education and nutrition is the importance of eating breakfast. Research has been conducted for many years and the results continue to show how...

How to Inspire Kids to Embrace Exercise...

As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. You want them to be healthy and happy. One way to ensure they’re healthy is to inspire them to embrace exercise. If they learn to love to exercise as a child, they’ll be more likely to continue into adulthood. Very young children seem to be a ball of perpetual motion. However, the older they get the less likely they are to stay active. Part of the reason...

Ways to Control Acne in Your Teen...

When you were young, you may have heard the terrible things teens say to each other when they have acne. You know the “pizza face”? comments and the poor self-image that goes with it. You want to spare your teen from being called the same names. Try these ways to control acne in your teen and they may not have to hear them at all. In the past, people thought acne was caused by eating too much fried food or...

Why Sugar and Sugar Substitutes Can Make Us Ill...

It is not news that sugar and sugar substitutes can make us ill. Sugar and their substitutes are available in many forms, and not all are obvious. It is much healthier to use natural sweeteners both in beverages and in food. Sugar and sugar substitutes have negative side effects on our bodies such as obesity and allergies, and can lead to sugar crashes. Sugar is a very addictive additive to food and beverages. Sugar can...

Celiac Disease Symptoms in Babies and Children...

Celiac disease is a condition that exists when a person’s body is unable to digest products containing gluten. In people who have the disease, the gluten will damage the lining of the intestine, rendering the lining ineffective at absorbing and digesting food that is consumed. Celiac disease will not present itself until gluten is introduced into a person’s diet. It can, however, lie dormant in a person’s...

How a Change in Sleep Patterns Can Indicate Depres...

Depression is a common health issue that millions of people around the world suffer from. You may recognize the emotional aspects to the illness, but did you know there are physical symptoms as well? Some don’t realize how a change in sleep patterns can indicate a depression, but it is one of the more prevalent symptoms. Physical symptoms for depression include having regular headaches or an increase in pain associated...