The American Academy of Pediatrics states that one-third of all childhood injuries are sports related, with the most common being sprains and strains. While some injuries are unforeseeable accidents, many could have been prevented through training to develop stronger muscles, bones and tendons. Continue reading
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HPV Vaccine Can Fight Cancer Later in Life
Getting a vaccination early in life helps the body build immunity (special antibodies) to rid itself of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) if exposure occurs later. HPV vaccines are recommended for males and females, ages 9-26. Continue reading
WakeMyMojo by BodiMojo
WakeMyMojo is a health-tracker game for kids and teens, where users log physical activity, foods and mood. Continue reading
Well-Intended Wellness
February is heart month, a time to focus on wellness in all its forms. We’re reminded of the need to eat better, exercise more and seek out ways to reduce stress and tension in our lives. Here’s a confession: sometimes just hearing the word “healthy” stresses me out. Continue reading
Ear Infections
I can hardly believe I’m typing this, but my boy is a year old as of yesterday. One year old. Twelve months old. Three hundred sixty-five days old. He’s also been running a fever of about 102.5 since his birthday. It’s a drag to be sick, but to be sick on your very first birthday just strikes me as deeply unfair. Continue reading
Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?
The flu vaccine is, indeed, a good idea for families. The flu shot does not cause the flu and it keeps kids and parents from getting sick. Getting the flu is worse than having a cold and can make a person sick for a week or more. Continue reading
Raising Awareness With the Children’s Tumor Foundation
Mark Sullivan is dedicated to educating others about neurofibromatosis (NF) as a volunteer with the Children’s Tumor Foundation of Arkansas, a cause that is particularly important to his family. Continue reading
InfantSEE: Establishing a Lifetime of Healthy Vision for Infants
Cooing, sitting up and crawling are signs that a baby is growing. A baby’s vision has stages of development too, but usually there are no signs to mark the progress. Continue reading
Meet Tru
Tru, was our early reader and seemed to see just fine, so when the pediatrician said he failed the eye exam, I was shocked. Continue reading
Amblyopia
Dr. Julie Dolven with James Eye Care shared with us some important information on a vision disorder called Amblyopia, one of the most common vision disorders seen among children. Continue reading