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These Summer Toys May Be More Dangerous Than You Think

The days are longer. You’re looking for activities for your children to do during the day to get outside and have fun. But just how safe are some of these common summer toys? “Unfortunately, many summer toys can be dangerous [read more...]

5 Stress-Free Family Travel Tips

Summer is the most popular time of year for families to travel. No matter a child’s age, and no matter the mode of transportation, traveling with kids can certainly feel overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. With an adequate [read more...]

9 Summertime Safety Must-Dos

As summer kicks off and children of all ages spend more time outdoors, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. I’ve witnessed many preventable injuries over the years, with many occurring in the summer months when children are out [read more...]

Here’s How To Read Your Blood Pressure

To maintain healthy blood pressure, it’s important to understand each number in your blood pressure reading. The reading has two sets of numbers that measure the pressure that is put on your artery walls. “The first number is called systolic [read more...]

6 Ways To Master Healthy Grilling     

Many Americans will be cooking outdoors as the weather heats up and with that comes a few health concerns, including foodborne illnesses. According to Barbara Melendi, a dietitian at Advocate Health Care, there are six things you can do to [read more...]

Cicadas 101: Is Your Health at Risk?

It’s time. Billions of cicadas are beginning to emerge in Midwest and Southeast states after 13-17 years underground. Although they are only here for a short time to mate, it’s almost guaranteed you will come face to face with this [read more...]

How to Keep Your Child Reading All Year Long

With the school year winding down and kids spending more time outside, certain traditionally indoor activities like reading tend to take the backburner. But it doesn’t have to be that way. “We know how important reading is for children,” says [read more...]

9 Ways to Minimize Your Spring Allergen Exposure

Many parents look forward to getting their children outdoors as the longer days of warmer weather begin. But for those with children who have allergies and/or asthma, more time outdoors may mean more allergen exposure which can lead to respiratory [read more...]

Protect Yourself From These 3 Common Skin Cancers

Protecting your skin from the sun is something to stay on top of all year long, not just in summer. While taking care of your skin may seem like only a cosmetic concern, it goes a lot deeper than that. [read more...]

People With These Characteristics are Happiest 

We all want, and deserve, to be happy. Whether it’s feeling satisfied at work or in your personal life, a study shows that people with certain personality traits, known as the Big 5, are consistently happier throughout their lives. Kelly [read more...]