When you live in a coastal area, preparing early for potential hurricanes is a must. Storms can develop quickly, leaving…
Packing your hurricane go bag? Make provisions for your health
When you live in a coastal area, preparing early for potential hurricanes is a must. Storms can develop quickly, leaving…
Midlife ADHD? Coping strategies that can help
Trouble staying focused and paying attention are two familiar symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common health issue…
Why follow a vaccine schedule for children?
By the first week in September this year, US health officials had already tallied 247 cases of measles, a highly…
How to help your preschooler sleep alone
“Sleep is still most perfect… when it is shared with a beloved,” wrote D.H. Lawrence, and most young children would…
Does your child need to bathe every day?
The daily bath or shower is a routine for many of us — and for our children, too. But is…
Boosting your child’s immune system
Parents often wonder: What can we do to keep our children healthy? Are there ways to boost the immune system…
Do parasocial relationships fill a loneliness gap?
Do you follow certain social media creators, music artists, actors, athletes, or other famous people? Are you a huge fan…
Color-changing eye drops: Are they safe?
As the adage goes, the eyes are the windows to the soul. So what does it mean to wish yours…
Ever hear of tonsil stones?
Recently, a friend asked me about tonsil stones. He has sore throats several times a year, which are instantly relieved…
Harvard Health Ad Watch: Got side effects? There’s a medicine for that
It’s an unfortunate reality: all medicines can cause side effects. While there are a few tried-and-true ways to deal with…