There’s a lot to remember when you’re preparing for kids to go back to school. Do their clothes and shoes still fit? Do they need school supplies or sports gear? As you’re crossing things off your to-do list, there are some healthy back-to-school essentials you should remember. Check off a checkup Back-to-school time is…
Though you may have started thinking about back to school season, summer is still lingering, which means people are still enjoying the warmth outdoors. One concern you may have while spending time outside is bee stings, and what to do if you or someone you know get one. Nick Bellanco, MD, family medicine physician…
Ahhh, spring! As the weather warms up, many of us are likely to spend more time outdoors. But that sigh of “ahhh” can quickly turn into “achoo” for people with seasonal allergies. Each year, allergies affect nearly 50 million people in the United States alone. They can affect all age groups, and it is…
Have you talked to your school-aged children about making handwashing a habit? Classrooms provide a space to learn but also bring kids in close contact with each other, creating an opportunity for germs to spread. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, handwashing can prevent one in three diarrhea-related sicknesses and one in five…
Children’s dental care can leave parents with many questions. There’s so much more to caring for a child’s teeth than just brushing and flossing! To help us solve our most common toothy conundrums, we asked the pediatric dentists at Centerville Pediatric Dentistry to share their wisdom on tooth care. What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a…
During colder months, the limited availability of fresh produce can lead us to rely more on canned, frozen, and prepackaged foods. But how can you continue to be health-conscious when choosing prepackaged products? Our nutrition expert outlines tips for reading food labels and choosing nutritious foods for you and your family during the winter and…
Every year in February, Kettering Health Network pauses to recognize American Heart Month. Take the time this month to make some heart-healthy changes for your whole family and beat back heart disease. Keep your kids on a heart-healthy path It’s never too early to start establishingheart-healthy habits for your children. While children rarely get…
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In November, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end and set our clocks back an hour. Though this change is typically thought to be less detrimental to sleep habits, it still interrupts our circadian rhythms, or our internal clock that follows a daily cycle of sleep and wake times. As…
Taking charge of your health is important for lowering your risk of breast cancer. But following national recommendations can be confusing, because you may notice slight variations to what you read online. Linda Reilman, MD, medical director of Radiology at Fort Hamilton Hospital, explains, “The American Cancer Society and the American College…
