When a child complains of ear pain, many parents call their pediatrician’s offices, expecting to receive a prescription. But to protect your health, these days we pediatricians are more cautious…
If you rely on coffee or cola to make it through the day, it’s time to change up your routine. Sure, you’ll get an instant buzz, but by the time…
It’s the parent trap: so much to do, so little time. It takes a supermom to get everything done, from caring for the kids and conquering clutter to keeping the…
Far too many of us treat our cars like second homes: We eat, drink, spill things and create piles of clutter inside. But stop and think about it. When was…
Dropping temperatures and sniffling neighbors can only mean one thing: Cold and flu season is in full swing. You already know to wash your hands religiously and get enough sleep,…
Ask any woman about her wish list, and “more energy” is sure to be near the top. That’s because the competing demands of work, home and health are more grueling…
You’ve heard it before: The best offense is good defense. During cold and flu season, nutrition plays a major role in how well your immune system can fight off sniffles…
In preparation for your child’s first day of school, you’ve probably taken the classroom tour and chatted with the teachers. But have you met the school nurse yet? In my…
Chicken soup? Check. Lots of rest? Double check. You have a plan when someone in your house comes down with a cold or flu. Some of the things you do…
Toothbrushes should be clean. After all, their whole purpose is to scrub all the germs out of your mouth. But as it turns out, dirty toothbrushes could make you sick.…
