7 Back-to-School To-Dos for Health and Fitness
The start of a new school year is a good opportunity to create or revive healthy habits. Add these back-to-school health to-dos to your plans.
Category : Family Life & Health : Health & Medical
What Is Biometric Testing?
Biometric testing determines the risk level of an individual for certain diseases and other medical conditions. It can identify significant cardiovascular and nervous system problems and can provide information about future health risk factors.
8 Family Rules that Promote Fitness
Family rules help teach values, so make sure fitness and health are included in your list. These 8 suggested rules are designed to promote well-being.
Can Running in Freezing Weather Damage Your Lungs?
During the winter, many people tend to exercise inside or take a break from their daily workout. To diehard runners, freezing cold temperatures don't get in the way of a good workout. Running in the cold requires planning and preparation to stay safe and healthy, mainly through proper dress. In most
How to Start an After-School Kids' Running Club
Starting a kids' running club is easy and very inexpensive, plus you can join in on the exercise yourself. Talk to other parents at your child's school and work together to start a club.
CVD Management and Dietary Changes
Are patients being confronted with too many -- and sometimes contradictory -- sources of diet-related information, limiting their ability to make wise food choices for cardiovascular health?
Road Safety for Kids
When kids and parents hit the road together (running, biking, or both), road safety rules get confusing. Here's how to stay together and stay safe too.
How to Take Coatings off Glass Eyeglasses
There are several types of coatings that may be applied to eyeglasses to improve their performance. Anti-reflective or anti-glare coatings are applied to both the front and the back of the lenses to block reflected light. Scratch-resistance coatings are also applied to the front and back of the lens
Growth Curve Data in Adolescents With Eating Disorders
Growth curves provide critical information regarding normal and expected trajectories of growth. How can they be utilized in adolescents referred for an eating disorder assessment?
Revealing Hidden Depression in Older People
Depression in older people is common, but often under-recognized. What actions can be taken to help improve communication, detection, and outcomes in the depressed elderly?
Are These Kids' Fitness Programs Right for Your Child?
Kids' fitness programs, from Kurbo Health to Goji Play to LeapBand, can help boost physical activity and teach other healthy lifestyle lessons.
Healthy Eating for Families Away from Home
Whether you're on the road for a family vacation or a sports event, keep these healthy eating tips in mind.
Prescribed Therapy for Asthma
Are inhaled corticosteroids being adequately prescribed for asthma patients? This study used ICS-to-total-asthma-medication ratios to detect patients at risk of asthma exacerbation.
How to Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes
Treating minor cuts and scrapes is something everyone should know how to do, as taking the simple steps necessary to do so can prevent infection and other more serious situations from developing. In most situations, minor cuts and scrapes can be effectively and successfully treated with the most bas
Health Care Needs of Cancer Survivors in General Practice
Are the expanded needs of cancer survivors being met by their primary care physicians?
Secrets to Healthy School Lunches
Healthy school lunches help kids feel better and learn better. Here's your step-by-step plan for a nutritious noontime meal.
Sports Profile: Youth Field Hockey
Youth field hockey isn't just for high school girls. Younger girls and boys can have their turn with the field hockey stick too--and sometimes the "field" is indoors. Find out more about this exciting sport.
6 Ways to Help Kids' Sports Teams Bond
Build a tight team with these six types of sports team bonding activities suitable for kids, tweens, and teens.
Treatment of Hip/knee Osteoarthritis in General Practice
This Dutch study examined the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis in primary care as well as by physical therapists. Are current guidelines being followed?
How to Make Epsom Salt
There is no nicer feeling after a hard days work than soaking in a hot mineral bath. There are any number of commercially available bath salts that are touted to do wonders for your skin and vital bodily functions. Most bath salts can be quite expensive, though, and if you make a habit of taking min