health

  1. Child Development & Health

    Proper hand-washing should be an early lesson

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Nov 24, 2011
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    You've heard that silly hand-washing song, right? Hopefully your kids have, too. If not, read on to find out why proper hand-washing...
  2. Conceiving

    4 Health changes to make before conceiving

    By Sarah Kelsey on Sep 22, 2011
    You and your partner have finally made the decision to have a baby. Congratulations! But preparing your body for pregnancy isn’t...
  3. Child Development & Health

    5 Questions to ask your child's pediatrician

    By Abbi Perets on Sep 10, 2011
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    It's hard to think straight when your child is sick. So at your next well-child checkup, take the time to talk to your pediatrician...
  4. Child Development & Health

    Getting your sedentary children moving

    By Jen Klein on Aug 26, 2011
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    Sometimes resolutions for fitness in a new year aren’t just personal goals. Sometimes it’s a goal for your whole family. If your...
  5. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Secrets of encouraging kids to eat healthy

    By Christy Pogorelac on Aug 17, 2011
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    Fruits, vegetables and whole grains are not always the most popular items on the plate. It is difficult for items like oatmeal to...
  6. Child Development & Health

    What is disordered eating?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 28, 2011
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    You’ve heard about eating disorders, of course. Anorexia and bulimia are serious medical conditions that can endanger a person’s...
  7. Losing Weight

    Simple strategies for getting in shape this summer

    By Jessica Padykula on May 21, 2011
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    Getting in shape is easier than you think. Spending hours at the gym and depriving yourself of all the foods you love isn’t the only...
  8. Exercise & Fitness

    Get outside: Fun ways to get fit in the fresh air

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 29, 2011
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    Bored with the treadmill? We are too! With spring in the air and summer fast approaching, it’s time to take your fitness routine out...
  9. SheKnows Cares

    10 Ways to encourage an active family lifestyle

    By Amy Wolff on Apr 29, 2011
    Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is challenging -- especially when kids would rather watch TV or play video games. As...
  10. SheKnows Cares

    5 Tips for raising active kids

    By Amy Wolff on Apr 29, 2011
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    Raising active kids is not easy -- especially when video games, television and the Internet distract them from other, more physical...
  11. Baby & Toddler

    Preventing flat spots on baby's head

    By Ann Douglas on Apr 23, 2011
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    Does your baby seem to have a head that's flatter on one side than the other? Positional plagiocephaly is a term used to describe...
  12. Skincare

    How to conceal a mouth sore

    By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 15, 2011
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    Canker sores are not only uncomfortable, they also can make the wearer feel embarrassed about their appearance. Here are a few tips...
  13. Vaccinations & Shots

    When does my child receive the meningitis vaccine?

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 7, 2011
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    Meningitis is a serious condition that affects 3,000 Americans every year -- 30 percent of of them children and young adults....
  14. Exercise & Fitness

    How to get toned with yoga

    By Michelle Dudash on Apr 6, 2011
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    Madonna, Gwyneth, and Jennifer do it, and so can you. Yoga that is. Sculpting, strengthening, and stretching like the celebrities...
  15. Vaccinations & Shots

    What is meningitis?

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011
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    Meningitis, aka spinal meningitis, is an inflammation of the meninges -- the system of membranes that surround and protect the...
  16. Vaccinations & Shots

    Symptoms of meningitis

    By Jessica Smith on Apr 5, 2011
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    When meningitis strikes, it can feel like your typical run-of-the-mill bad headache or flu. But the difference is that it’s an...
  17. Mom & Dad

    Friends are good for your health

    By Tiernan McKay on Mar 30, 2011
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    Many moms are swamped with their family's schedule and household responsibilities, so establishing and maintaining friendships can...
  18. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Five superfoods to super-charge your health

    By Diana De Cicco on Mar 15, 2011
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    There is no questioning that fruits and vegetables are great for you, but do you ever wonder what makes them healthful and which...
  19. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Getting to the bottom of your kids' health issues

    By Jen Klein on Feb 24, 2011
    Does your child seem to have a chronic or persistent medical issue? How do you know? Are symptoms related? Or not? Are they subtle?...
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Plan your family's health year

    By Jen Klein on Feb 23, 2011
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    The new calendar year can feel like a fresh start. We make resolutions, start diet or exercise plans and think about ways to improve...
  21. Child Development & Health

    Organize your family's health information

    By Jen Klein on Feb 22, 2011
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    Keeping track of your own health history is challenging enough. Was it 1994 or 1996 that you had shingles? Trying to manage it for a...