Worried about your kids being bullied at school? With social media and smartphones becoming more popular, many kids may experience cyberbullying. An important differentiation between a bully and cyberbully is that the cyberbully has the ability to engage in the bullying on a much larger scale and reach a wide…
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Now that school is back in, so are stuffy noses and stomachaches. We talked to Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online to see what the top illnesses are for kids once they are back in school. Common colds (also called URI or Upper Respiratory Infections) are caused…
Once the school bell rings, you may not know what to do with your days if you’re a stay at home mom or dad. While some people may keep busy with errands and catching up on household chores, Dr. Mia Finkelston shares 4 ways to take time for yourself once…
You may have seen fidget spinners in the hands of children, teenager and even some adults. While they’ve become a popular toy, many people use it a stress reliever as a replacement for fidgeting with pencils, stress balls, pens or coins. Other ways people fidget include bouncing legs or tapping…
You may not realize that some skin problems may come along with the heat this summer. While there are popular skin problems like sun burn or sun poisoning, Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, shares 3 other skin issues that you may encounter this summer. Read about…
In a given year, about one of four children have a diagnosable mental health condition. The most common types of mental illness are anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and substance abuse. Parents may have trouble knowing if their child is affected or how to get help. Warning signs of…
When your head gets a severe pain, it may be tough to figure out if it’s a headache or a migraine. During the changing seasons, you may experience this. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, shared some differences between the two. She says, a regular headache is…
As we spring into warmer weather, and lighter days, we want to look and feel our best. Sometimes getting started in the morning is tough and if we could wake up more easily then we may feel better. While spring is about warm weather, spring cleaning…
Sniffling and sneezing? It’s that time of year. Be ready for allergy season with the meds that work for you. Have them at home, ready to go. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, shares a few quick tips to prepare for allergy season.
Winter weather can be fun, so make sure to play it safe. Dr. Mia Finkelston, who treats patients using LiveHealth Online, gave us 5 tips to remember before going outside in the cold. Have proper coverage. Make sure you cover areas prone to frostbite such as toes, fingers and nose.
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