Giving birth is a major life event. So is becoming a parent. This can come with hormonal changes and emotional ones too. Keep an eye out for any mood changes that last longer than expected. Moms (and dads) need support so that they can raise a healthy child. Postpartum Depression Is Not Always About Mom...
Not everyone gets enough sleep, i.e, at least 7 hours a night for adults. That makes napping a great option — if you do it right. After all, sleeping too much has health consequences too. Here is how to balance out your zzzz’s. A Cat Nap Can Go a Long Way Long naps could increase...
If you have a teenager like I do, you know how hard it is to get them out the door to school in the morning. Sleep deprivation in teens is no joke and daylight saving time complicates things even more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 7 teens is...
Updated October 7, 2023 Whether you turn to a vegetarian diet for health or for moral reasons, it is important to know that no diet is perfect. You have to be proactive to make sure you get the right balance of nutrients. What are the consequences — both good and bad — of eating this...
It’s bad enough that people smoke. It’s even worse when people who did not make the choice to smoke are the ones who suffer the consequences of someone else’s actions. Secondhand smoke is a real problem. Walk Away From Secondhand Smoke Pediatricians are not doing much to counsel parents who smoke. Diagnosis Life summary:Pediatricians can...
Lead exposure remains a public health crisis. If anything, Flint, Michigan taught us that. Action needs to be taken to decrease exposures that could have life-long complications — for young and old alike. Everyone Should Be Screened for Lead Lead exposure may be associated with hard-to-control hypertension. Diagnosis Life summary:Many people have a hard time...
