I once met a man who had been playing along the train tracks as a young boy. A train passed. He suddenly felt a splash of water on him. The di…
Video games are a popular pastime for children, providing entertainment and social engagement. However, they have sparked ongoing debates amon…
Screen time for kids is a big issue, and it is only going to get bigger. We are becoming more and more dependent on computers and phones. For …
Often unseen and untreated, child and adolescent mental health struggles can greatly impact the ability to learn and develop. Research tells u…
Summer is approaching, which means more activities in and around water. In the U.S., someone dies from drowning every ten minutes and one out …
Trying to figure out when and what to feed your kids can be frustrating, especially when they are toddlers. Toddlers may reject a certain food…
To quote a well know song lyric — SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER (thank you Alice Cooper for this perennial ode to the end of the school year). Look …
As discussed in a previous article, baby rashes are quite common and often have simple solutions. This article is a continuation of the previo…
Baby skin can be very sensitive and when rashes appear, it can make a parent unsure of what to do. A rash is a swelling or irritation of the s…
I believe it’s a fair statement that responsibly managing personal screen time is now a skill that every human being will eventually need to d…
Have you heard of the 1% rule? It’s the rule Sir David Brailsford used to help the British cycling team win eight gold medals at the 2008 Olym…
Eating healthy is important and starting to teach kids when they are young can set them on the path of healthy eating throughout their lives.
Some of my favorite memories as a parent happened at the beach. We always loved the times we had an opportunity to take our kids and visit the…
Why can’t we treat the common cold? The common cold, and most other infections, are caused by viruses. Viruses are too weird and mutate too qu…
As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, many of us reflect on the past and contemplate resolutions for the year ahead. While the e…
Here’s a word you don’t hear very often, but you might relate to in a big way. The word is “malaise.” Malaise is an unfamiliar word with a fam…
Have you ever wondered why your doctor insists on the age-old advice to “drink plenty of fluids” when you’re feeling under the weather?
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) or simply A1C is one of the commonly used tests to diagnose prediabetes, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as the mai…
Are you having a hard time paying attention? Do you no longer find joy in activities you normally love? Do you feel irritable for no reason? D…
The rising cost of food has many of us seeking sales, discount stores, and food pantries. Some of us have been forced to make tough decisions …
It’s a great question. My patients ask me for the answer often. Usually because they are desperate to quit smoking and think it may be a good …
As November begins, we embark on National Diabetes Awareness Month, a critical time to shed light on the importance of early diagnosis. With m…
There are a lot of fun things to do in the winter, but we also need to be prepared for the bad weather. Winter storms create a higher risk of …
I was playing basketball with my son and son-in-law a few months ago at the university gym when I had an eye opening experience. After a picku…
Diabetes is becoming more prevalent in an age of information when that one would anticipate would help prevent it. Environment and lifestyle c…
Trick or Treat! Halloween is a favorite holiday for many kids, from eating candy to dressing up, spending time with friends, and being outside…
From work deadlines to binge-watching TV shows or simply craving a midnight snack, eating late at night can be problematic for our health. It …
Mental health matters.
October is Pastor Appreciation month, and it’s a great opportunity to have an important conversation about pastors and mental health. I worked…
It is no secret that I do not like the acid reflux medicines called Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. Examples are Omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid…
All project opportunities in 4-H provide a unique avenue for youth to enhance their physical, emotional, and environmental well-being. As a 4-…
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or uneasiness related to some particular source. That source could be a person, situatio…
The humble pumpkin is making its way to front porches nationwide. Beyond its role as a decorative icon, this versatile vegetable is a nutritio…
One unique and interesting cluster of individuals I have the pleasure of dealing with are judgmental people. Especially the ones who are quick…
Have you ever heard of gleaning? Gleaning, or gathering leftover produce after a harvest, is gaining interest, especially since the price of f…
Fall is here. That means cold and flu season. But, it also means the start of RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season. RSV is a common respir…
WarrArguments continually occur at family gatherings, church events, school functions, and doctors’ offices about the effects of screen time o…
Natural flavors are made from fetuses. This was something I learned from a community member recently. This fact would have been seared into my…
I can remember years ago having a conversation with a parent about a child’s behavior in school and watching the mom’s face melt into discoura…
There are multiple theories on aging and the causes, reasons and views about disease states. Reality suggests that they are all correct, as ev…
Whether it be dining in or dining out, when you or someone you care for is managing diabetes, finding something to eat can be a challenge. Dec…
As the seasons change, so do our routines. Whether you're heading back to school, back to work or embracing the joys of retirement, one aspect…
Fall is on the way! Days are getting shorter, leaves are changing colors, and school is starting. Here are a few safety tips to help enjoy thi…
Years ago, we had a cat named Hitch. I don’t remember why he was named Hitch — we adopted him with that name — but I do remember that Hitch ha…
The Journal of Medical Internet Research released an article that was a meta-analysis (meaning a review of other articles in medical journals)…
When your health care provider says that you need to eat more fruits and vegetables, it might not be beneficial, especially if you already eat…
It is not arguable that moving your body with some form of physical activity improves that non-mobile squishy mass called your brain.
More than 50 million people in the United States have an allergic reaction each year. You are more likely to have allergies and a reaction if …
People in the medical profession are often asked, from our experience of seeing illness and poor health, what are a few of the conditions, mor…
It’s true for a lot of people that being bored leads to getting in trouble. That’s probably especially true for kids. Parents understand the p…
