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A Canker Sore Remedy that May Work
A Canker Sore Remedy that May Work
Has a canker sore been bothering you or your child?  If you think you’ve tried everything that means you’ve tried gels and all of the homemade remedies out there. One home remedy is now proven to be more useful. Aphthous ulcers (canker sores) are among the most common oral soft…
5 Ways to Make an Average Day Healthier
5 Ways to Make an Average Day Healthier
Need a few tips for motivation in the morning? Try integrating these tips into your typical routine to make an average day healthier. Set your alarm 5-10 minutes earlier and start the day by stretching. Get out of bed and onto the floor to learn a few…
How to Minimize the Risk of Suffering a Concussion
How to Minimize the Risk of Suffering a Concussion
How do you minimize the risk of suffering a concussion without stopping playing the sport you or your kids enjoy? Prevention! Know the game, the rules and how to take care of yourself in order to keep everyone safe. Play by the rules and practice good sportsmanship whether in practice or…
10 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Flu
10 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Flu
The flu seems to be everywhere and we’ve all heard the directive: Wash your hands! But after washing, then what? Eager to learn other smart tips for flu prevention, we reached out to Dr. Mia Finkelston who treats patients for LiveHealth Online…
5 Things to Do if You Think Your Child Could Have Lice
5 Things to Do if You Think Your Child Could Have Lice
Now that school is back in session, cold and flu germs aren’t the only thing that kids can catch in the classroom. If you get the call from a school nurse or suspect your child has head lice, be ready to take care…
Sports Safety Guide
Sports Safety Guide
School is back in session and if your child plays a fall sport, chances are they have had an injury or two on their team so far this year.  Most injuries occur during practice, not during the game itself. If you’re starting up or getting back into your fitness routine…
Eat Your Vitamins
Eat Your Vitamins
Staying healthy is a priority, especially in the winter. That means taking care of yourself and your family to ensure you don’t catch the many illnesses that spread during the cold months. Many studies show that Vitamin D deficiency is linked to the lack of sunlight, which…
Cold & Flu Prep Kit
Cold & Flu Prep Kit
With school starting, it makes sense to start preparing for cold and flu season. Why not, after you go back to school shopping for clothes, shoes and supplies, take a trip to the drugstore? During that trip, be sure to stock your shelves with necessary cold and flu meds so…
Back to School Sleep Tips
Back to School Sleep Tips
What time does the bell ring? According to the CDC, 1 in 5 middle and high schools start the school day before 8:30AM, which is the recommended start time. Starting later means students can get…
Tick Tips & Lyme Disease Prevention
Tick Tips & Lyme Disease Prevention
About 329,000 cases of lyme disease are reported a year according to the CDC. Lyme disease is transmitted through tick bites. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a “bulls-eye” rash. An important way to prevent lyme disease is to make sure you perform a tick check on…
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