Before the kids spend the day in the pool, be prepared for one of the more common illnesses that can come from a day of swimming, swimmer’s ear. Find out the signs and how to help prevent it. What is Swimmer’s Ear? Acute Otitis Externa (more commonly known as “swimmer’s ear”)…
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Safety is important when it comes to summer fun, especially at the pool. Whether you’re at home or at a public pool, here are a few tips for both kids and parents. Never run around a pool. While it seems obvious, running can create falls with potential boo-boos, broken bones…
School is out and summer is in. When preparing for a vacation, it’s always good to bring first-aid items, over-the-counter medicines and other everyday essentials. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, gives us a few…
Summer is approaching, and we know moms are always on the go. Whether you’re headed to the park or the beach, there’s a few items that are good to have on hand for both you and the kids. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, is also a busy mom on…
Red eyes may be the cause of many different things. The first thought is often pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, but there are 3 major types of conjunctivitis you’ll encounter. What types of eye infections are there? Bacterial eye infections have mucopurulent discharge, which is thicker and cloudier. There…
The saying goes, better to be prepared. How do we do that? Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, has some quick tips to keep in mind as the weather keeps changing this season. First things first. Know when allergy season…
Ready to clean up around the house, but want a little help? Get the kids involved so you’re not doing all the work yourself. Check out some of these spring cleaning chores that your entire family may enjoy. Switch Out all of the Bedding Strip the covers, sheets and pillowcases…
While temperatures are warming up across the country, we’re not quite out of winter. That means our skin is dry and our hair isn’t at its best. While you’re taking care of your kids, don’t forget to take care of yourself to look and feel your best! The cold weather…
If you’ve traveled out of the country recently or you and your family are getting ready to pack their bags, you may be concerned about Zika virus. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. While there hasn’t been any transmission documented in the US, it has been reported…
Have you set healthy resolutions for 2016? Or have you helped your kids set their own? Here are 4 tips on how to stick to your new year’s resolution: Don’t be hard on yourself. Never make a resolution that has an ultimatum. For example, don’t say, “If I don’t run…
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