" Did you know that the family is the most important social influence for physical activity? Research shows that children of active parents are 5.8 times more likely to engage in physical activity on a regular basis. Today, most children do not meet the recommended amount of daily exercise, which is crucial to healthy growth and development. To get your kids moving, it’s important that you’re moving too! Here are a few fun ...
" Halloween night is a time of excitement and every type of costume you can imagine, but did you know those costumes could be dangerous? Well, not the costumes themselves, but certain details about the costumes. Making your child safer on Halloween night with a safe costume is quick and easy to do. These are a few of the things you should keep in mind before taking your child door to door. Keep it Short Costumes ...
" Getting sidelined by an injury is one thing, but to be out for a few days to a week due to the flu can be a menace, too. Everyone is encouraged to get an annual flu shot, but athletes are an especially high-risk group who should consider the benefits of getting an annual flu shot. What makes an athlete at-risk for getting the flu? Habits and behaviors such as constant traveling, increased close contact, and ...
" As millions of doses of this year’s flu vaccine will become available within the next few weeks, and the flu season media blitz begins, travelers may be wondering how to prepare for flu season travel. If you will be boarding a flight or setting sail during this year’s flu season, here are a few ways you can make sure you don’t catch anything that might ruin your trip. Get the flu shot ...
" Did you know August is National Immunization Awareness Month? Celebrated annually, National Immunization Awareness Month raises awareness on the importance of getting vaccinated for people 1 year or older. But why are vaccinations important? Vaccinations are administered to protect us against serious, life-threatening diseases and infections. But if you’re skeptical about getting vaccinated, here are answers to a few questions you may have. Why are vaccinations important? Vaccinations help your body build up an ...
" Living on a college campus provides you with opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. From learning more about your desired field of study to developing social skills that will help you post-grad, there is plenty to gain from furthering your education. To make sure you get the most of your experience, follow these tips for staying healthy on campus! Eat healthy The Freshman 15: Some are able to bypass it while it’s ...
" Summertime brings many opportunities for outdoor activities. From camping and hiking to playing tag in the backyard, kids and adults alike can enjoy the warm weather. Make sure your family takes the following precautions to avoid missing outdoor fun due to mosquito and tick bites. Before you go outside: Use bug repellent on your skin and clothing. The CDC recommends wearing an EPA-registered insect repellent that contains active ingredients such as DEET or picaridin. Wear ...
" Poison ivy is the most common allergy in the United States, affecting about 50 million people every year. The rash from poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to urushiol, an oily substance in the leaves, stems and roots of poison ivy, through direct contact. Urushiol is also found in poison oak and poison sumac, which means the rash can be contracted by interacting with any of the three plants. Other than direct contact ...
" When it comes to treating your seasonal allergies with home remedies, there’s usually more fiction than fact. There are healing claims about everything from apple cider vinegar to local bee pollen. The doctors at American Family Care understand that not everyone wants to grab a drug off of the pharmacy counter, but people want to be able to breathe too! So are there any proven natural remedies that the doctors here at AFC can ...
" Life might be easier if kids came with an instruction book. Most parents usually have enough questions to fill one and it can be extra difficult when your child is looking to you for answers and you don’t have any. That is especially true when they don’t feel good. All they want is for you to “fix it and make it better” but that’s hard to do when you aren’t so ...
