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  • My Baby’s Crying Again — What Does It Mean?

    For new parents, figuring out the cause of a baby’s cries can be a daunting challenge, especially since one sob can sound quite different from the next. Still, this is hardly an impossible task. You just need to keep in mind that babies don’t cry only because they’re hungry. Each of these outbursts offers an opportunity to learn more about your child’s needs.

  • How to Talk to Children When a Loved One Is Seriously Ill

    If your family is dealing with the death or serious illness of a loved one, take some time to consider how your children are handling it — and what you can do to help them navigate this confusing, and possibly frightening, time. Children can absorb a great deal, and often imagine the situation to be worse than it is, with studies showing that even preschoolers can be significantly affected. Although discussing a loss with your child won’t make it less painful, you can certainly offer significant support and teach healthy coping skills they will need as they process things. 

  • COVID-19 Infection May Make Pregnant Women More Severely Ill

    Pregnant women infected with COVID-19 have the potential to become more severely ill than women who are not pregnant, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Pregnant women who have been infected have a greater likelihood of being admitted to a hospital, admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) or requiring mechanical ventilation when compared to non-pregnant women.

  • What to Do If You’re an Expectant Mom During a Hurricane

    Hurricane season can bring much anxiety for Floridians, even more so for expectant mothers. Women whose third trimester coincides with hurricane season are often particularly concerned about their safety, including preterm labor and delivering away from a facility and/or hospital. Thankfully, such major storms usually come with adequate warnings that give families time to prepare. Households with pregnant women and/or infants should be aware of a few additional precautions to ensure safety and reduce stress. Making hurricane preparations before the first storm strikes is key.

  • The Remarkable Ways Social Support Can Improve Cancer Outcomes

    Many people think that a support group for cancer patients will be depressing or filled with tragic stories. But often the opposite is true. These meetings can be filled with hope, humor and laughter as members share their trials and triumphs. Recent studies have confirmed what many oncology nurses, social workers and patients know — that social support is one of the most important variables in our recovery from illness. Such studies are significant because they emphasize that whole-health approaches can lead to more favorable results.

  • BE FAST Stroke Slogan Includes More Symptoms

    Nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute that passes after having a stroke. Caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, a stroke can lead to serious consequences or even death without a quick response. Given that this common brain injury affects almost 800,000 Americans each year, it’s important we all  learn the stroke symptoms to look for. 

  • How Do I Know if I Have Bipolar Disorder?

    Bipolar disorder is shrouded in uncertainty and fear, and carries a significant social stigma. But greater public awareness of this mood disorder can help us more quickly identify friends and family members who need help. There are usually two distinct mood patterns associated with the disorder: mania (or a less severe form called hypomania) and depression. To receive a bipolar diagnosis, a patient must show symptoms of mania or hypomania. 

  • Working Out After COVID-19 Comes With Risks

    The long-term effects of COVID-19 on patients who have recovered from the disease aren’t fully known yet. After all, the new strain of coronavirus that causes the disease was only identified in late 2019. However, very active individuals — such as athletes, dancers and workout enthusiasts — who recover from a COVID-19 diagnosis should be aware of possible injuries to the heart and take added precautions. 

  • The Most Common Causes of Kids' Burns at Home and How to Avoid Them

    Many parents and caregivers are aware of the safety basics in preventing children’s accidents such as burns. These include keeping young children out of the kitchen when cooking, placing pots and pans on back burners with handles turned inward and keeping hot beverage mugs out of the reach of toddlers. But some of the most serious and most common dangers lurk in not-so-obvious situations. This is especially concerning when you realize that every day, over 300 children receive emergency care for burns and that over 75 percent of these events could be prevented, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

  • Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?

    You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis?