Halloween Without the Sugar Scare: A Guide to Candy, Kids and Common Sense
Costumes, pumpkins, spooky decorations, and, of course, candy! For many children, Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year. But for parents, it can also bring a familiar question: How much Halloween candy is too much? With all the attention on sugar, childhood nutrition, [...]
Breast Cancer Screening: What Has Changed—and When Should You Start?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You've probably seen plenty of reminders about mammograms, early detection, and the importance of breast health. But here's a question that isn't always so easy to answer: When should you actually start getting mammograms? You may have heard age [...]
Do You Understand Your Medical Test Results?
Questions You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Ask October is Health Literacy Month, a good reminder that understanding your health information is an important part of taking care of yourself. So you had some blood work done. A few days later, your test results appear in [...]
Teen Health Check-In:
The Things That Matter Beyond Sports Physicals When kids are little, regular doctor visits seem like part of the routine. There are growth checks, vaccines, and plenty of questions about development. But as children become teenagers, those visits can become less frequent. If your teen [...]
Are Ultra-Processed Foods Really That Bad?
What the Headlines Don't Always Explain about Ultra-Processed Foods You've probably seen the headlines: "Ultra-processed foods are bad for your health!" But then you look in your kitchen. Your whole-grain bread? Possibly ultra-processed. Your breakfast cereal? Maybe. Even some yogurts fall into this category. So, [...]
When Fatigue Is More Than Just Being Busy
Why am I so tired? You wake up tired. You reach for another cup of coffee. By midafternoon, you're already thinking about bedtime. Sound familiar? Most of us have days when we feel worn out. Between work, family, stress, and everything else life brings, it's easy [...]
Health Insurance 101
Deductibles, Networks, Copays, & More You have health insurance. You went to see your doctor. So why did you still get a bill? If you've ever looked at a medical bill or insurance statement and wondered what a deductible, copay, coinsurance, or “in-network” provider means, [...]
Do You Really Need That Much Protein?
What the “Protein Everything” Trend Gets Right and Wrong. Protein is having a moment. Walk through almost any grocery store and you'll find high-protein versions of cereal, yogurt, pasta, snack bars, shakes, chips and even desserts. Scroll through social media and you may encounter influencers [...]
The Surprising Science of Breastfeeding
Breast Milk Is More Than Food August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and you probably already know that breastfeeding can provide babies with good nutrition. But human milk is much more complex than simply a source of calories, vitamins, and minerals. Breast milk contains antibodies, immune [...]
Creating Summer Memories, Not Just a Schedule
Fun Family Challenges That Support Healthy Living Summer has a way of flying by. Between work, camps, vacations, appointments, and everyday responsibilities, it's easy to fill the calendar without slowing down to enjoy the season. As summer continues, consider focusing less on checking things off [...]
