Health Blog
By Lindsey Morin Even if you do not have diabetes, the chances of you knowing someone who does is high. Diabetes is a disease that affects almost half of the United States, as nearly 10% of the country suffers from…
Back and Neck Pain Can Be Your Day’s Worst Enemy By Lindsey Morin We all dream about living a life without back and neck pain. We long for the days of our youth where we could move freely and not…
As temperatures climb outside it is crucial to never leave a child in a hot car. The nonprofit group KidsandCars.org said more than 1,000 children have died in hot cars across the country since 1990, and at least 26% of…
Trips to the pediatrician, grocery store and pharmacy become far less routine when your brand-new baby is on board. The first thing to think about when driving with a baby or children are car seats.So where does one start? The…
1. Don’t Wait to Babyproof! Baby Safety: there’s no better time to babyproof your home than while you’re pregnant! Babyproofing your home helps reduce the chances of accidents and keeps your child safe as they begin to explore the world…
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that some women carry in their intestines and vagina. It is not passed through sexual contact. Group B streptococcus in pregnancy (GBS) Infection in Newborn Babies Most of the time, GBS…
How much sleep you need changes as you age. Newborn 0–3 months 14–17 hours (National Sleep Foundation)No recommendation (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)2 Infant 4–12 months 12–16 hours per 24 hours (including naps) Toddler 1–2 years 11–14 hours per 24…
As chronic diseases have assumed an increasingly common role in premature death and illness, interest in the role of sleep health in the development and management of chronic diseases has grown. Notably, insufficient sleep has been linked to the development…
Sleep Apnea is a breathing disorder that causes the patient to repeatedly stop breathing (apnea) or to have very shallow breathing, for ten seconds or longer; these pauses may occur as many as 20-30 times or more per hour! When…
By TE Cunningham Sleep is one of the most important bodily functions for maintaining good health. It dramatically affects your energy level. Prolonged lack of sleep can lead to issues such as heart disease, diabetes and more. It can render…