Family Health

As a parent, you want the best for your child's health and well-being. Did you know that childhood obesity is a major health issue in the United States, where 1 in 5 children and adolescents are affected, according to the CDC? While that may seem concerning, the good news is that healthy habits formed in childhood can have a positive impact on a person's health as they grow older. This article will share nine tips to help you create a healthy lifestyle for your child.

Oral surgery is often necessary to improve oral health and overall well-being, but it can be a daunting prospect for anyone, and understandably so. Whether it's wisdom teeth extraction, dental implant placement, or other surgical procedures, the thought of undergoing a surgical procedure in your mouth can be intimidating. However, you can guarantee a successful procedure with proper preparation, understanding, and care.

As a parent, seeing your child's smile can bring immense joy. However, maintaining that beautiful sparkling smile requires teamwork between you and your kids to ensure good oral health. Failure to prioritize dental hygiene can put your children at risk of cavities, tooth extractions at an early age, gum disease, and other dental problems associated with poor oral hygiene. 

Hearing loss is surprisingly a common concern among children across the world. One of the primary reasons is the widespread use of audio technology and other digital devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated five million children aged between 6 and 19 years have hearing loss, which often results from excessive exposure to noise. While noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is irreversible, it's also preventable. Here are four easy ways to protect your child's hearing.

If your child has seasonal allergies, like hay fever, there may be some triggers in their environment that they can't avoid.  These can include grasses, weeds, and trees that release pollen during spring, summer, and fall. Also there are insects that can cause severe allergic reactions, especially in babies and toddlers. 

Fortunately, there are many over-the-counter and prescription medications available to help ease symptoms. But if your child experiences more serious allergy symptoms, such as a rash or hives, it's best to call 911 and seek medical care immediately.

Nothing beats the excitement of becoming a new mother. It's something that many women look forward to. But once there, things can get pretty chaotic fast. This chaos could lead to a new mother's mental health deterioration. And it's common to see a new mom hiding in a closet crying or succumbing to substance abuse. Hello, postpartum depression.

Everybody desires a healthy and beautiful smile, and for a good reason: your teeth affect how you look and how others view you. Your teeth help you eat the food that nourishes your physical body and impact your smile and facial appearance. Beautiful teeth also boost self-confidence. 

Returning back to work after maternity leave is challenging. Deciding to continue your breastfeeding journey while working is daunting! Although pumping while at work is challenging, there are steps you can take that will make it  seamless.

Chiropractic care is a medical treatment strategy that operates on the basis that the body can cure and rebuild itself by preserving and restoring the body's nervous system. As much as chiro is suitable for adults and elderlies, it is also good for children. Parents tend to overlook that chiro is essential to most children because they're at a growing and playful stage. They can quickly get bruises or injuries without you even noticing it. 

Having a baby is a life-changing event. However, your body goes through some incredible changes during pregnancy and childbirth, and sometimes those changes can come with unexpected side effects. One of the things that can happen after you have a baby is that you may develop breast cancer. While it's not necessarily typical, it is something to be aware of, especially if you have any family history of the disease.