By American Heart Association | Contributor When it comes to simple ways to be healthy, walking is all the rage. Follow these tips to get started and learn more about fitness walking. You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest! For most people,…
By Aliza Rosen, a digital content strategist in the Office of External Affairs at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States continues to grow as public health officials work to contain the spread and boost vaccination rates. At a time of…
Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Contributor About one-quarter of kids need eye glasses or have other vision problems that require a visit to the ophthalmologist or optometrist. But how do you know if your kids are among them? “Small children can’t tell you if they’re not seeing well,” says pediatric ophthalmologist…
By Family Features | Contributor In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight. This cluster of conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, is an example of how problems…
By Christa Melnyk Hines | Contributor Want to bring more joy into your home this year? Try shifting your mindset. Not only can adopting a more optimistic attitude create a happier life, you’ll influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too. “Children watch their parents. They pick…
By Family Features | Contributor More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop this condition in its tracks. “Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness…
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. | Good Life Family Contributor January is a great time to focus on Mind-Body Wellness and to consider what you can do to improve your overall well-being and ability to cope with various stressors. One option is to let yourself be inspired by some of the…
Take steps to limit risk for cardiovascular disease By Family Features | Contributor The last decade has seen a surge in cardiovascular risk factors such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, each of which raises the risks of developing heart disease and stroke. These trends are leading researchers…
By Karyn Brodsky They say that knowledge is power. In the case of mental health and suicide among children, teens, and young adults, it’s more important than ever to have access to education. Families need to understand how to recognize the signs that their loved ones are struggling and get…
