4 Easy Changes You Can Make to Get Type 2 Diabetes Under Control

June 13, 2019

When you’re diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, life changes. You’re suddenly responsible for managing this complicated condition every day – Read More

Out with the Fam: Creative Ways to Exercise as a Family

Jordana Weiss

August 6, 2018

Sometimes, when the rest of our family likes to exercise, and regularly gets outside to work out, it’s easier to just join in rather than sitting on the sidelines. Working out becomes a lot more fun when you have another person or a few other people to keep you accountable, especially if you live in the same house.

Parkinson’s: A Parent’s Guide to Talking to Your Kids

If you or a family member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be thinking about how to tell your loved ones, specifically how to tell your kids. It’s important to provide reassurance, regardless of your child’s age.

Joint Pain in Children: When to Be Concerned?

For many children, childhood is full of aches and pains. Most children’s bumps and bruises can be attributed to an energetic gym class, or a too-rough tussle with the family dog. However, there are some aches and pains that should raise alarm bells. Today we’re going to delve into whether your child’s joint pain means that they could be vulnerable for juvenile arthritis, and what you can do to help.

How to Help a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease can change a lot of things in a person’s life in a very short amount of time. The more you know about the symptoms of the disease, and the different stages in which they usual present themselves, the more prepared you’ll be to proactively assist your loved one and ensure that they’re able to maintain their independence as long as possible.

Everything You Need to Know About Cord Blood Banking

In an age where technology and medicine are closely intertwined, it’s often shocking to realize what primitive practitioners thought was beneficial for curing disease. In the Victorian era, for example, respected physicians believed that removing blood from a sick person would balance their body and lead to better health.