Am I the only one that sometimes wakes up feeling more tired than when I go to sleep? I guess not… There are many things that can make your sleep be less than ideal. Waking up tired, not being able to start the day without a huge dose of caffeine, feeling tired at work or [ Read More ]
As Halloween approaches, trick-or-treaters excitedly anticipate all the candy they will gather. While brushing twice a day and visiting the dentist every six months are preventive measures, children’s teeth also benefit by limiting the candy they consume. This Halloween the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) encourages children to donate some of their candy to the Halloween [ Read More ]
October is Spine Health Awareness Month and the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) pediatric spine physicians want parents to understand the importance of scoliosis monitoring and early detection. MOR is the first center in the Midwest to develop and offer a new tool to measure your child’s growth and monitor spine health. This chart provides [ Read More ]
Americans are more concerned about obesity than any other health problem and 83% think it is the most important health issue in America, according to findings from a survey released today by pollster Repass & Partners. More than half of all Americans agree that obesity is a disease and should be treated with the latest [ Read More ]
Halloween is creeping up on us and soon the sidewalks will be lined with little ghosts and goblins marching from one house to the next in search of sugary treats. Halloween can be scary, especially when it comes to the amount of calories and sugar consumed by children around this time of year. While taking [ Read More ]
Establishing a routine is important when practicing good oral hygiene. A key part of a good oral hygiene routine is to be aware of how often dental health care products need to be replaced. “It is important to replace your dental hygiene products so you continue to use products that are effective and in the [ Read More ]