Little League is Back...
Injuries in young athletes are on the rise, but elbow and shoulder injuries in children are on the verge of becoming an epidemic. Thousands of children are seen each year complaining of elbow or shoulder pain... more >>
Stress Management
Mental and emotional balance is so important to your overall wellness. Conversely, imbalance can lead to serious health disorders. So let’s know the danger signs... more >>
Allergy Season Is Back
Spring is here and the allergy season will soon be upon us. This year may be more severe and longer-lasting due to the snowy/rainy winter and the warmer weather now occurring... more >>
Protecting Your Eyesight
You can protect your eyes against devastating impairment through practical and preventive measures. A significant number of cases of blindness can be prevented or treated through regular visits to an ophthalmologist... more >>
Tanning Beds and Skin Cancer
Tanning beds expose you to 12 times the UV radiation of the sun. Once again, there is no such thing as a safe tan. "Ultra-violet-light" tanning from the sun or tanning beds is not healthy... more >>
Do Small Energy Drinks Provide Big Energy?
The first small high energy drink was marketed in the USA in 2004. There are now more than 100 brands available. But do they really provide more energy?... more >>
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets too hot. If you are exposed to high temperatures for a long time and don't replace your fluids, your temperature-regulation system is overwhelmed and heat exhaustion occurs... more >>
Summer Survival and Your Eye Defense
Summer sunshine is great. But don't forget to protect your eyes. Prolonged UV exposure can damage your eyes, lead- ing to cataracts and macular degeneration. Too much sun can even burn your eyelids... more >>
Vitamin D May Help You Fight Off Colds
A new trial suggests that low Vitamin D levels increase one's risk of developing a cold. Research is proceeding to assess the effectiveness of Vitamin D in boosting your immunity... more >>
Chocolate..Is it Good For You?
A small piece of chocolate decreases blood pressure, improves the good cholesterol and increases antioxidants. The cocoa in chocolate increases antioxidant levels 3 times greater than green tea... more >>
Exercise
You are supposed to have at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Exercise is something you do for yourself. So you may as well have fun doing it, right?... more >>
Obesity
It’s about energy (or calories) in and energy out. If you don’t put more in than you can burn off, then you will maintain or gain weight... more >>
Germs and Viruses
Each year nearly 22 million school days are lost to the common cold alone! Here are some good strategies for staying more healthy throughout the year... more >>
Sports Injuries
Each year an estimated 135,000 sports and recreation-related TBIs are diagnosed and treated. Play hard enough and sport injuries are bound to happen. Here are some ways to help prevent them... more >>
Nutritious Snacks
You get home after school looking for a snack. Before you reach for that high-fat, low-nutrition pre-packaged sugar bomb, check out some ways to do your body better... more >>
Allergies
When the trees are in bloom, so begins the sniffling, sneezing, and runny red-eyes. It's allergy season, and if you’ve got them, it can mean months of needing tissues handy... more >>
Vitamins and Supplements
Your body needs vitamins and nutrients in a tiny amount. The key is to eat "nutrient dense" foods that give you a wide variety of vitamins and minerals for the least amount of calories... more >>
Tobacco
Smoking is a major cause of heart disease, aneurysms, bronchitis, emphysema, and stroke. It can take years off your life... more >>
Sleep Deprivation
The National institute of Health reports that 50-70 million Americans deal with some sort of sleep problem. Here are some tips to help you get the sleep that you need... more >>
Test Anxiety and Other Academic Pressures
Test anxiety is considered one of the causes of stress that can lead to long-term health concerns. Take steps to make you feel more even-keeled during test time... more >>
Sun Safety
Overexposure to the Sun's UV rays can leave you open to certain types of skin cancer. Take these few simple steps to protect your skin from harm... more >>
Energy Drinks and Sugary Snacks
Energy drinks contain a lot of sugar, in addition to all of that caffeine! That is a big sugar rush, followed by a big crash. There are better ways to boost your energy... more >>
HEALTHY KIDS BLOG: Great American Backyard Campout >>
The National Wildlife Federation encourages everyone to consider the benefits of camping out under the stars—in backyards, parks, and campgrounds...
