More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and by 2050, this number is expected to rise to nearly 13 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. With those staggering numbers, Alzheimer’s likely touches someone you [Read More]
“The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends less than 25 grams of sugar per day, which is about six teaspoons,” says Rainie Robinson, a registered dietitian at Children’s of Alabama. Robinson says any time is an excellent [Read More]
Parents can’t do all they can to keep their children healthy if they aren’t healthy themselves. Guidelines and testing schedules for adults are seemingly always changing—not to mention that as adults age, their risk of [Read More]
Most parents know the basics of keeping their children healthy from eating healthy to getting enough sleep and exercise. But what about beyond those basics? Immunization schedules, routine checkups, the handling of chronic health issues [Read More]
In 2021, the University of Alabama at Birmingham in collaboration with the Alabama Department of Public Health and Alabama State Department of Education launched COVID-19 Testing and Prevention in Alabama’s K-12 Schools program. The program, which was the largest [Read More]
Welcome to the world of Travel Mobility Scooters for Family Vacation. These life-changing gadgets offer a new way to explore without strain. Imagine cruising through city streets or along coastal paths with ease, leaving [Read More]
The American Academy of Audiology is supporting Balance Awareness Week, September 17 to 23. The Vestibular Disorders Association has designated the observance to increase awareness about balance problems. Fast and accurate diagnosis, along with effective treatment and [Read More]
It’s Not About the Wine: The Loaded Truth Behind Mommy Wine Culture (Broadleaf Books, September 12, 2023) A wine glass etched with “Mommy needs wine”; a T-shirt that says, “I wine because my kids whine”; [Read More]
Can you receive radio signals on your metal braces? Can you eat sweets when wearing braces? Will a metal detector at the airport go off when you wear braces? We talked to reputable area orthodontists [Read More]
Ah, the wondrous month of August, where the warmth of summer lingers, and families come together to savor the last pieces of summer before school is in full swing. Amidst the countless activities that beckon, [Read More]
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