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Two Numbers Offer Clearer Picture of Your Child’s Health

From the moment your child is born, each visit to the doctor will start off with height and weight measurements that will be used to track growth and monitor for potential health risks. Where your child falls within this doctor-recommended range can be useful, but are there better indicators of your child’s overall health? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the answer is yes. 

6 Tips for Women To Improve Bladder Health

Although bladder problems are not likely to come up over brunch with friends, they are more common in women than you might think. Whether it’s leakage when you sneeze or chronic urinary tract infections, many women deal with challenges related to their bladder health. 

Growth Charts: What They Mean for Your Child’s Health

As a parent, it’s easy to worry about whether your child is hitting their growth and developmental milestones. One data-based developmental marker, the pediatric growth chart, is the most commonly used indicator but is also the most misunderstood. 

How Soon Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

Swimming can be a fun activity for kids, and with Florida’s warm weather, it can be a great way to cool down. But with drowning listed as the top cause of death for children between ages 1 and 4, swimming lessons are key to reducing the risk of tragedy. 

Sleepy After the Thanksgiving Feast? Don’t Blame the Turkey

You’ve feasted on turkey and all the trimmings of a Thanksgiving meal, and now all you can think about is a nap. That turkey! It made me sleepy, you might think. But is turkey really the culprit?

Painful, Long and Heavy Periods Might Be Endometriosis

Woman have symptoms of endometriosis for an average of six to ten years before getting diagnosed. Actress Julianne Hough, wants to help women become more aware of endometriosis through the SpeakEndo campaign. Hough, who first had symptoms of endometriosis when she was sixteen, but wasn’t diagnosed for four years, says in an interview that she initially didn’t want to complain about her symptoms. “I’m a tough cookie. I’m hardworking. I could deal with it on my own.” But eventually, after continued severe pain and bleeding, she sought help. 

Are You a Weekend Warrior? Watch Out for Achilles Tears

Vaginal Yeast Infections: What You Need To Know

Tips To Start Working Out Again After a Break

One day you’re a workout warrior. The next you’re planted on the couch, watching television. But now you’ve decided to get back into your old active lifestyle.

Men’s Health: Check Under the Hood To Stay Healthy

Your body is your most important vehicle. That’s why, whether you’re sporting a newer model or a classic, routine maintenance is key to keeping your body running at maximum efficiency.