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Be Prepared | Getting Ready for Back-to-School Colds
As summer comes to an end and the excitement of a new school year builds up, so does the potential for colds and other illnesses to spread. The start of the school year often coincides with a peak in cold viruses as children from different households come together in close quarters. However, with a little…
Navigating the Back-to-School Season | Tips for Parents and Students
The back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with anticipation, new beginnings, and opportunities for growth. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or heading off to college, this transitional period can also bring about its fair share of challenges. As a parent or student, it’s essential to approach this time with preparation, organization, and a…
5 Keys to Wellness
Achieving and maintaining wellness involves a holistic approach that encompasses various aspects of your life. While there are many dimensions to wellness, here are five key areas to focus on: Remember, wellness is a dynamic and individual journey, and these five keys provide a foundation for holistic well-being. Finding a balance in these areas and…
Bike Safety Tips
As we are in the midst of summer, it is always important to remember a few bike safety tips. Bike safety is of utmost importance for both cyclists and other road users. It involves adopting various measures to prevent accidents and minimize risks while riding a bicycle. Wearing a properly fitted helmet is crucial as…
Healthy Eating Tips for 2023
Healthy eating can have several positive effects on your health, including lowering your chance of developing certain chronic diseases and maintaining good physical health. Making significant dietary changes may occasionally seem overwhelming. Starting with a few little adjustments could be preferable to making major ones. Also, starting with one thing rather than all at once…
Overthinking. Learn to Control it.
Overthinking is a negative behavior that tends to raise stress since it involves concentrating on the negative, worrying about the future, and overanalyzing everything you do. Even though overthinking is not a mental disorder in and of itself, it has been linked to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Overthinking can be challenging to overcome. So, how…
Bad Fats Vs Good Fats
Dietary fats generally receive a bad rap when it comes to eating a healthy diet. Some of this is justified because cholesterol, a fat-like substance that resembles fat, and specific forms of fat may contribute to diseases like obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. However, not all fats are created equal. Some are healthier for…
Winter Health Tips for the New Year
Are you looking forward to the holiday season? Sadly, falling sick could spoil your holiday spirit. As the cooler temperatures and wintry conditions set in, you’re more prone to get sick. Make every effort not to catch a cold or the dreaded flu if you want to maintain your positive Christmas spirit. Take a look…
Understanding RSV & HFM Disease
Along with the twinkling lights and festive music, come a number of viral illnesses including Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Hand, Foot, and Mouth (HFM) Disease. Understanding RSV & HFM disease this holiday season can help protect you and your family from unwanted sickness. Learn more about these unwanted illnesses to stay safe this winter!…
When Not to Send Your Child to School
Before sending your ill child to school, consider the seriousness of the symptoms and the underlying causes. See if other students can catch the sickness as well. Keep your sick youngster at home until the contagious time has passed if at all possible. The first thing to ask yourself as a parent or caregiver is…