Bed Rest Survival Guide
For a busy mom, resting in bed may sound appealing. A mom who has experienced hospital bed rest will tell you it is not all she had dreamed it would be. How does a mom [Read More]
Article Category: Health & Wellness
Baby & Me Directory 2018
Great Shops & Services When You Need Them for You and Your New Bundle of Joy! HEALTH & WELLNESS BROOKWOOD BAPTIST HEALTH Five locations in Central Alabama BBHob.com • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center – 2010 [Read More]
Wacoal to Reach $5 Million in Lifetime Program Donations to Susan G. Komen®, through Fit for the Cure®, in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
What: This spring, Fit for the Cure® will reach a proud and important milestone: 5 million dollars in lifetime program donations to Susan G. Komen® since the program’s inception. Now in its 18th year, Wacoal’s [Read More]
The Correct Way to Wash Your Hands
Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illnesses like the flu, but if you don’t do it the right way, you may not get rid of harmful bacteria. Caroline Cartledge, MSN, [Read More]
How to Make Your Food-Allergic Kid a Happy Camper
Many camps are willing to accommodate food allergies. Of course, each child’s medical condition is different, so check with your allergist first. Once you have chosen a camp, research the camp’s policies on food allergies. [Read More]
Become a Healthier You in 2018
If you are like me, you are wondering how to reverse the damage that was done to your body over the holidays. Especially as the house is filled with leftover cookies, pies, and tarts – [Read More]
Fighting for a Cure for Clara
For Jenny and Ryan Bragg, soaking up the special moments with their two children, Tanner and Clara, is a high priority right now. The Hoover couple’s three-year-old daughter, Clara, has been living with GM1 [Read More]
New Easterseals Clinic Opens in St. Clair County
“Outpatient pediatric services such as speech, occupational and physical therapy are (currently) minimal with the exception of those therapies provided by the school system,” says David Higgins, executive director of Easterseals of the Birmingham Area. [Read More]
5 Money Saving Tricks for a Happier Halloween
1. The Costume Games Instead of buying a $40 Batman or Star Wars costume for each of your three boys — or sewing some rough-looking versions from scratch — turn it into a family game. [Read More]
Do-It-Yourself Teeth Straightening
Companies sell orthodontic devices like braces and retainers online that ship right to your home with no dental visits required. The Internet is flooded with videos – many from teens and young adults – who [Read More]