As a parent, you’ve likely seen the measles on your child’s vaccination sheet. But what does measles actually look like? More importantly, how do you know if your child has it? This childhood infection hasn’t been widespread in years thanks to high vaccination rates, but unfortunately, there have been a few cases throughout recent years. […]
5 min read
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in both adults and children. Anxiety Canada notes that anxiety affects up to 20-percent of children and adults over their entire lifespan. While it’s normal for a child to experience anxiety at certain points in life, especially as they are learning to do things on […]
9 min read
Austin, Fort Worth, Houston – these are typically the places that come to mind when people think of where to visit in Texas. While these places are absolutely beautiful in their own right, the city of Dallas also deserves to be on your bucket list, just as much as anywhere else in Texas! Dallas has […]
6 min read
Las Vegas might be known for its casinos and nightlife, but believe it or not, with the right guidance, it can also be a great vacation spot to explore with your family. The key with any travel destination is to find out what’s kid-friendly and what’s not. To give you and your family a good […]
7 min read
When we’re young, our smile means everything. It impacts how confidence, our communication, how we look in photos, and even how open we are with our friends! As a parents we all want to help our children develop as beautiful of a smile as possible. The key to doing that starts with identifying when your […]
6 min read
Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]
5 min read
Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]
5 min read
A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]
4 min read