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If You Could Prevent Your Child From Getting Cancer, What Would You Do?

by Carmen Orr | Last updated Jan 13, 2025 | Cancer, Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness

The dog days of summer are upon us and my family of six has spent countless days at the pool, baseball games and summer camps. Now a new school year is starting, and it’s a good time to make sure our children are up to date on their check-ups with the doctor, dentist and optometrist.As a parent of kids ranging in ages from eight to 13, this year also included discussions about the importance of getting the HPV vaccine for cancer prevention.

Is Your Child’s Backpack a Health Risk?

by Julie Heftie, Occupational Therapist | Last updated Jan 13, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, K-12, School

Did you know that 55 percent of students are wearing backpacks that are too heavy for their body? Take the load off your kids and make sure they are wearing the right backpack properly. Improper backpack use has led to more reports of back pain in children. It is...

Negative Self Talk: Is It Hurting You More Than You Know?

by David Miers, PhD, LIPC | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Self-talk is the internal dialogue that narrates our daily experience. I often think of it as a digital voice recorder in our brain that is constantly recording and playing our thoughts. Self-talk influences our feelings and behaviors. It can also create patterns in our thinking that we call filters.

Psychosis: Uncovering a Condition Found in 1 in 15 College Students

by David Miers, PhD, LIPC | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Stress

Have you ever heard someone greet you by name and when you turned to respond there was no one there? Have you ever walked into a room and remember seeing someone or something, and when you got closer, you realized what you thought you saw was not there?

5 Tips for Managing Stress & Staying Healthy

by Jessica Heckman, MD | Last updated Mar 26, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Stress

Some days it can seem impossible to juggle work and life while trying to stay healthy at the same time. Between working, caring for your children, assisting aging parents, making time for exercise and eating healthy, there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day.

How to Spring Clean Your Sports Schedule

by Rachel Hall | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Activities & Sports, Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Sports

This fall, my sister and mom of three (ages 10, 9 and 7) made a very bold and completely unexpected declaration. “We aren’t doing any winter sports this year. We need a break,” she announced. I was honestly shocked.

I Feel Fine, But Could I Be at Risk for Heart Disease?

by Keith Miller, MD | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Heart Health

Blood pressure, diabetes, and family history are a few well-known risk factors for heart disease, but some little-known risk factors can also threaten your heart. The scary part is you may not even be aware of them.

Could an Ongoing Cough or Chest Cold Be Asthma?

by John Trapp, MD | Last updated Apr 17, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness

I often see patients in my office who are dealing with a cough or chest cold that won’t go away or returns repeatedly. With these symptoms, I consider if my patient might have asthma.

Stay Ho Ho Hopeful: Managing the Stress of This Holiday Season

by David Miers, PhD, LIPC | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Birthdays & Holidays, Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Seasons & Holidays, Stress

The holidays often are portrayed as a time of year that’s supposed to be filled with joy, family, friends, generosity and kindness. But for many parents, this is a time of year rife with emotional challenges and increased stress.

Preventing & Managing Diabetes

by Samantha Beckler, Certified Diabetes Educator | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Diabetes, Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness

Diabetes is a silent disease affecting the lives of millions each year. Chances are you know someone with diabetes—a friend, family member or maybe even you.

5 Crucial Numbers Every Woman Needs to Know

by Sara Hargreaves, MD | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Health & Wellness, Heart Health

Did you know that over 44 million women in the United States have heart disease? When it comes to your health, there are five crucial numbers to know about your heart.

I Have My “Bundle of Joy,” So Why Am I So Sad?

by Jill Brandl, PMHNP-BC | Last updated Jan 14, 2025 | Expert Health Tips, Family, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Pregnancy & Babies

If you’re feeling sad, anxious or depressed either while pregnant or after having your baby, you are not alone! Nearly 1 in 7 women experience difficult emotions during pregnancy or after giving birth. It’s important to discuss this common yet treatable condition called postpartum depression.

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