The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness in all age groups. More serious flu infection can result in hospitalization or even death for high risk patients like the elderly, people with certain medical conditions and infants. The best way to prevent the flu […]

We’re into the first few weeks of school and want to raise awareness of the heavy loads our kids are carrying on their backs. Here are some helpful tips from the American Occupational Therapy Association: Never let a child carry more than 15% of his or her body weight. This means a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn’t […]

Millions of people suffer from allergies and some have more severe reactions than others. Here are some of the top offenders for the risk of anaphylaxis — a reaction that may be fatal if not treated right away. Peanuts are one of the most common cause of food-related allergy death. Symptoms usually start within minutes […]

So, they’re home from school, homework is done, and dinner’s over. Instead of turning on the TV, why not go for a walk or some other form of exercise? It should be a mix of aerobic activity, muscle strengthening and bone strengthening. Here are some helpful hints to getting you and your family moving for about […]