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Deadly Staph Infection Found At Public Beaches
MRSA, or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, has been found in the sand and water at five Washington state beaches. MRSA used to be rarely seen outside of hospitals, but is now cropping up in public places.
This is significant because MRSA can be extraordinarily difficult to treat and are highly resistant to even the most powerful [...]
Preventing H1N1 (Or Any Flu) From Spreading to Others
Not long ago at my child's school I overheard a parent say, "Yes, he had a fever yesterday afternoon, but it went away before dinner. He woke up feeling fine today and so I brought him in. He loves school and was so glad he could come."
I inwardly cringed.
One of the best things [...]
September 12: National Seat Check Saturday
We all love our children, and we go to great lengths to protect them. Few examples of this are as obvious as the car and booster seats we purchase for our vehicles to keep our children as safe as possible.
Yet, did you know that 3 out of 4 car seats are either not installed correctly [...]
Never hear "I hate my braces" again!
As the mom of a 'tween who most definitely has some teeth straightening in his future, I was thrilled when my eyes were recently opened about Invisalign Teen. I had been suffering under a lot of misconceptions regarding this product, but now that I've got my facts straight about teeth straightening, I know it is [...]
Start Developing Healthy Eating Habits for your Family!
It's never too early to establish healthy eating habits for your children; this extends from selecting selecting nutrient-rich food to regular meal-times together. I found this wonderful over at Kid's Health. It is chock full of sage advice! Bon Appetite! An excerpt:
Have regular family meals.
Serve a variety of healthy foods and snacks.
Be a role model [...]
Changing Habits
With the school year winding down and a long stretch of summer ahead, many families will find the daily rhythms of their lives disrupted. Monday through Friday start looking a lot different when the school is taken out of the equation.
I am going to take advantage of this less rigorous schedule to work on changing [...]
The skinny on how to *really* lose weight
The bottom line is, there is not an easy way to lose weight. If you want to be serious about getting in gear for the summer, keep this simple mantra in mind: it's calories in vs. calories out.
So how to best determine how many calories YOU need to shed those unwanted pounds? Here is [...]
(Don't) stop that fidgeting!
A new study indicates that children diagnosed with ADHD might actually benefit from that constant squirming and bouncing that they are constantly told to stop doing. It seems that instead of this hyperactivity being a cause of the problem, it might actually be the child's way of focusing.
Such research is in its infancy, though, [...]
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