By Shanna Garza, MD | Contributor As our teens grow into middle school and high school, they are often aware of their friends and classmates experimenting and trying out risky behaviors. These behavior choices may be normalized and are commonly seen as part of the high school experience. However, we…
By Dan Dunkin | Guest Contributor Headaches remain a common source of pain in the U.S., but the frequency and severity differ widely among sufferers, and how to avoid headaches altogether is still a head-scratcher. The first remedy for most people is to take a painkiller. But this may not always…
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, but you’ll also influence how well your kids respond to life’s daily challenges too. “Children watch their parents….
By Dan Dunkin Cold and flu season are upon us—that time of year when body aches, fever, chills, and nasal congestion combine and can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days. Statistics show that the flu annually sickens millions of Americans, kills tens of thousands, and results in billions of dollars…
Today is World Mental Health Day. Each year, this day is observed to help raise awareness and encourage open conversations around mental health. Did you know that one in five young people has a diagnosable mental illness? And one in four has symptoms of depression. Sometimes we forget that the brain…
Submitted by Taylor Hooton Foundation The negative effects anabolic androgenic steroid abuse has on the human body can be devastating. They range from a minor case of acne and oily skin to major health implications like heart damage and potentially death. Anabolic steroids have a range of side effects, or…
A pediatric pulmonologist’s stance on the misconceptions of e-cigarettes By Dr. Devika Rao, pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Health | Contributor Recently, a friend of mine told me her five-year-old son asked her why people smoke. As a pediatrician, she explained that the nicotine in cigarettes is addictive. He replied, “I’ll…
By Bianca Williams | Contributor For many students, getting back into the school routine is challenging to say the least. Figuring out how to juggle homework, extracurricular activities, home chores, high expectations, and peer relationships is certainly stressful—not to mention the pressure of trying to “fit in” socially or dealing…
By Alicia Wanek Children are playing sports in record numbers. It is estimated that there are 30-45 million youth athletes in the U.S., and with North Texas being the fourth largest metropolitan area in the nation, many of those are our kids. The benefits of playing sports are innumerable, but…