As a parent, you’ve likely seen the measles on your child’s vaccination sheet. But what does measles actually look like? More importantly, how do you know if your child has it? This childhood infection hasn’t been widespread in years thanks to high vaccination rates, but unfortunately, there have been a few cases throughout recent years. […]
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in both adults and children. Anxiety Canada notes that anxiety affects up to 20-percent of children and adults over their entire lifespan. While it’s normal for a child to experience anxiety at certain points in life, especially as they are learning to do things on […]
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Austin, Fort Worth, Houston – these are typically the places that come to mind when people think of where to visit in Texas. While these places are absolutely beautiful in their own right, the city of Dallas also deserves to be on your bucket list, just as much as anywhere else in Texas! Dallas has […]
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Las Vegas might be known for its casinos and nightlife, but believe it or not, with the right guidance, it can also be a great vacation spot to explore with your family. The key with any travel destination is to find out what’s kid-friendly and what’s not. To give you and your family a good […]
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When we’re young, our smile means everything. It impacts how confidence, our communication, how we look in photos, and even how open we are with our friends! As a parents we all want to help our children develop as beautiful of a smile as possible. The key to doing that starts with identifying when your […]
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While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]
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Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]
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Your diet — the foods and drinks you eat, not short-term restrictive programs — can impact your heart disease risk. Evidence-based approaches to eating are used by dietitians and physicians to prevent and treat cardiovascular (heart) disease. National Nutrition Month, with its 2023 theme of Unlock the Potential of Food, is an ideal opportunity to […]
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