The Right Way to Wear a Bicycle Helmet
Wearing a bike helmet the right way can keep children from a head injury if they take a tumble. But if the helmet is cracked or worn incorrectly, it won’t protect them. A few safety checks can make all the difference...
Read MoreReducing the Risk of Dementia
As we age our risk of developing dementia, or cognitive impairments, increases but there are ways to reduce your risk. Lifestyle changes like more exercise, getting enough sleep, and cutting back on some things like alcohol can help...
Read MoreADD & ADHD in Children
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, explains how ADD and ADHD diagnoses are done for children. Dr. Torres says that when she talks about ADD or ADHD inattentive type, she’s talking about those children who are really struggling in school because that…...
Read MoreDaily Sugar Intake for Children
In an interview with the Health Channel, Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to parents on how to help their children form healthy eating habits. Amy recommends that you have at least one family meal per week, even if it is not with the full family. “Even if one child…...
Read MoreCommon Developmental Disabilities in Children
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, discusses different types of developmental disabilities to watch out for in your children. The most common ones seem to be attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. “With ADHD what we see is kids who…...
Read MoreAsthma Symptoms in Kids
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, talks about asthma in children. He explains that it can get serious if the child does not follow a specific treatment plan. Asthma can get worse with time, so it is important to use the medications prescribed, like…...
Read MoreHow to Prevent Computer Vision Syndrome
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Richard Simon, an Ophthalmologist with Baptist Outpatient Services, talks about the danger of computer vision syndrome and how it affects adults and children alike. Allowing young children to have too much screen time can damage their eyesight if it is not properly regulated. When we blink our…...
Read MorePaxlovid: COVID Drug Rebound
The new oral medication for COVID-19 infection, Paxlovid, can cause a mild rebound of the virus in a small number of cases. But this rebound usually goes away and does not cause severe disease...
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