by Anne Blankenbiller | Last updated Mar 13, 2017 | K-12
I can vividly remember the public service announcement shown frequently on television in the 1980s with the rugged man holding an egg saying, “This is your brain.” Read More
by Jill Rolfson, Registered Dietitian | Last updated Jul 28, 2022 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
It’s that time of year again! Holiday parties and family gatherings can make eating healthy difficult—especially if you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or follow a heart-healthy or diabetic diet. Read More
by Judy Magnuson, PhD | Last updated Jul 28, 2022 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Does your mood change with the changing of the seasons? It’s called Seasonal Affective Disorder, and you’re not alone. Read More
by Denise Logan, Radiology/Mammography Manager | Last updated Mar 13, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
I’m a woman, I’ve had a mammogram, and yes, I admit, it was painful—for a few seconds each time the compression occurred to make sure the best image was obtained. Read More
by Stacy Waldron, PhD | Last updated Aug 4, 2022 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
With fall just around the corner, there are so many changes happening—the weather getting cooler, school starting, and everyone seems to have a fall project or two to complete before the holidays. Read More
by Corey Courtney, Athletic Trainer | Last updated Jun 28, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, K-12
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by harm to the head or whiplash causing violent movement of the brain within the skull. Read More
by Christina Nickel, Laboratory Manager | Last updated Jul 29, 2022 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
As a medical laboratory scientist, I have an interesting perspective on providing and surviving blood draws with kids because I had the unfortunate experience of performing my oldest child’s first blood draw. Read More
by Anne Blankenbiller | Last updated Dec 8, 2016 | Babies, K-12, Toddlers
If there’s anything parents are instinctively good at, it’s worrying. Before our babies are even born, we’re experts and can think of infinite things to worry about. Read More
by Phil Boucher, MD | Last updated Feb 23, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
As a doctor, my goal is to keep children happy and healthy all year long. It is a great privilege to partner with parents to provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children through every stage of development. Read More
by Brenda Mueller, Bryan Independence Center Manager | Last updated Jul 28, 2022 | Expert Health Tips, K-12, Toddlers
Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high in the U.S. More than 1,600 teens begin abusing prescription drugs each day. Young adults (ages 18-25) are the largest abusers of prescription drugs, mainly using Opioid pain relievers, ADHD stimulants and anti-anxiety drugs. Read More
by Benjamin Byers, DO, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist | Last updated Aug 4, 2022 | Babies, Expert Health Tips
The birth of your baby is one of the most exciting events in your life. As a board certified maternal and fetal medicine specialist, it is my job to support women and their babies through pregnancy. Read More
by Matt Johnson, MD | Last updated Feb 23, 2017 | Expert Health Tips, Grandparents
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, leading to over 700,000 deaths each year? That may be a scary statistic, but the good news is heart disease can be prevented. Read More