Cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of sickness and mortality, responsible for over 400,000 deaths in the United States each year. The popularity of e-cigarettes has grown from this awareness, but these products that claim to be safer and a healthier alternative are just as...
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United States isn’t leading the world in the number of overweight (and obese) children—but we are in the top five. In fact, our country comes in 5th place, but our numbers are still dangerously high....
For a lot of families, screen time is a regular part of day-to-day life. The technology that we have at our disposal is truly amazing, and the information available at our fingertips is endless. But it’s true that you can have too much of a...
Most people know the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but let’s be honest…one apple really doesn’t cut it. Eating healthier is a commendable goal that a lot of people struggle with, kids and adults alike. In the past, “the food pyramid”...
For DFW, the projected temperature for Summer 2016 hovers around the mid-90s. Although hot weather isn’t anything new for Texans (last year we had 18 days with temperatures over 100!), it never hurts to sit down and go over some reminders about what you can...
School is out, summer’s in session, and the local high school football team is already practicing for their next season. Sports are a pretty big deal here in DFW, especially for kids. And why shouldn’t they be? Sports are a great way to have fun...
One of the biggest questions new moms have is about breastfeeding: What is the proper way to care for my breasts when breastfeeding? This guide will lay out the basics of breast care and practices that will keep both you and baby healthy and happy. If you've...
If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you’ve probably heard about the Zika virus by now. Although the virus was discovered back in 1947, there were only a few documented cases in the world before May 2015 when the Pan American Health Organization confirmed...
Summer is finally here! For Texans, that means hot weather and, hopefully, pool time! As you and your kids grab your beach towels and sunscreen, there’s one more thing you’ll need to remember: how to be safe while enjoying the waves. The bad news is...
While watching your favorite NASCAR driver zoom around the track, have you ever noticed their harness? It’s a variation of the five-point harness, and a similar structure is used in today’s car seats! NASCAR racers demand only the safest seat belt technology, and so does...
