An increase in obesity cases has been rising up since the 1980s. Recent studies show that 15% of kids are overweight and68% of adults are obese. Forecasts show that in 3 years, 75% of US Citizens would be overweight. This alarming increase compelled researchers to know its possible causes and to formulate a cure for [...]

Raising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren’t taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of children and struggle to connect with kids who are anxious or have ADHD. Luckily, [...]

Perhaps the most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, get in better shape, or gain overall better health. I am no different this year. My resolution is to do my best to maintain my family’s health and well being. The good news is that it doesn’t matter when you are reading this. It’s [...]

A new study was released last month illustrating that pharmacists answer plenty of questions about prescription medications, but not as many about over the counter products. Think about it: you have access to a knowledgeable medical professional, and all it costs you is time at the pharmacy to get your questions answered. According to the [...]

We’ve all heard the statistics. America is fat and getting fatter. Nearly 20% of kids under 12 are obese. In 1980, that number was 7%. That’s a 3-fold increase in the last 30 years. Wow. If you’re a parent of young kids, I know what you’re thinking. It’s the same thing I was thinking when [...]

Travelling with your adventurous toddler in a car is quite a job. Toddlers are inquisitive about everything and you can’t do anything to curb his or her curiosity. What you need to do is take measures which ensure that your toddler remains safe when travelling in a car. Toddler safety requires constant supervision. As a [...]