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…
We all worry. We worry about our finances. We worry about our children. We worry about the weird noise the car started making yesterday. If you’re feeling anxious and stressed, you’re not alone. Feelings of anxiety are on the rise for many Americans. And especially during back-to-school’s busy months, it’s natural to feel more stressed than…
As the daughter of an elementary school teacher, I grew up hearing my mom sing that song every August. Now as an adult when I think of that song, I find myself getting a little misty-eyed. Another summer is behind us. I have seven children and this year, my oldest is starting seventh grade. I…
While most women are able to accommodate the hormonal changes associated with gestation, some can develop high blood sugar, even if their levels were previously normal before pregnancy. When the body no longer adequately responds to insulin, also called insulin resistance, women can develop a condition called gestational diabetes mellitus, or GDM. Who…
