This post was developed in collaboration with Thomas Jefferson University and NORC at the University of Chicago as part of a Pfizer-funded research study. All thoughts and opinions are always my own. Having the ability to say “yes” or “no”, to have a choice, is super important to me. I am able to get information…
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Is it a Food Allergy?
You’ve started to notice that your kid keeps getting a rash after they eat. Why is this happening, and is it something you should be worried about? Usually, rashes aren’t that big of a problem, especially for kids. As kids grow up, they can have a range of skin conditions that fade away when they get…
Parenting: Being a Supportive Parent
It can be challenging to know how to best support your teenager through the challenging experience of adolescence. It’s crazy to admit, but they really grow up fast and this is a time of such rapid physical, emotional and intellectual development that will be different for each individual. However, as a parent, there are many…
Why Getting Early Hearing Tests Matters
It is better to know what you’re up against when it comes to your health. That way, you can gear up for the ‘fight’ ahead. Hearing loss can be a serious health matter, especially when an individual fails to seek early treatment. Considering that about 30 million Americans have hearing loss in both ears, it’s…
Benefits of Getting Daily Physical Activity
Do you feel like you get enough physical activity? If you’ve answered “yes, definitely” to this question, you are likely in the minority – because the trend across much of the world today is that people, and societies at large, are becoming more and more sedentary on a virtually daily basis. I’m sharing the benefits of…