SmartHealthToday: Some tips for preventing eye injuries — we only have two and should protect them
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday Most commonly, children injure their eyes while they’re at school, while they’re playing or while they’re…
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SmartHealthToday: Does having high blood sugar mean you’re diabetic? Not necessarily
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Roughly 29 million people in the United States have various levels of diabetes. For many years,…
SmartHealthToday: It isn’t too soon to talk about season allergies; here are some tips
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday Think it’s too soon to talk about seasonal allergies? Think again. A mild winter is the…
SmartHealthToday: Keep your children safe from common household poisons
Keeping your children safe from unintentional poisonings in their homes or communities is what National Poison Prevention Week is all…
SmartHealthToday: Tips for helping your older kids understand what’s coming when new baby’s on way
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday When a new baby is on the way, helping your older kids understand the changes that…
SmartHealthToday: Choosing the right extracurricular activity for your child — it’s OK to push a little
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday When your kids are young, picking and choosing extracurricular activities is something of a free-for-all. You…
SmartHealthToday: Alan Rickman’s death from pancreatic cancer creates heightened awareness
When a celebrity experiences a specific illness, that can raise its profile – at least temporarily. After well-known actor Alan…
SmartHealthToday: Never too late to quit smoking, benefits are immediate; how about now?
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday It’s not too late to quit smoking, and some benefits are nearly immediate, a range of…
SmartHealthToday: What puts men at risk for prostate cancer? Early detection is the key
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday What puts men at risk for prostate cancer – the second leading cause of cancer deaths…
SmartHealthToday: ‘Male menopause’ — accurately, andropause — related to drop in testosterone levels
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday The term “menopause,” we know, refers to a feminine process, the hormonal and physical changes women…
SmartHealthToday: Your list of five foods to always keep in the kitchen (and those to toss away now)
SmartHealthToday Team The easiest way to eat healthy is to make sure your kitchen is always stocked with healthy foods….
SmartHealthToday: Are you ready to start relaxing by meditating — here’s how to get started
SmartHealthToday Team You likely have a friend who has tried meditation. Whether you’re wondering exactly what that friend did –…
SmartHealthToday: Annual survey of top trends in fitness to expect in 2016 (are you wearing one?)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday With sales expected to approach $6 billion by the end of 2016, the wearable fitness technology…
SmartHealthToday: Walk like a penguin — to keep safe on snow and ice (yes, there will be some)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Winter is bound to happen eventually — and that usually means ice and snow. The Centers…
SmartHealthToday: Winter provides unique challenges for runners — here are some tips
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Runners are a hardy bunch. Hardy and committed. No matter how committed, though, running during the…
SmartHealthToday: Depression is a serious disorder; if you are ‘blue” for more than a few days, seek help
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Depression is a serious mood disorder likely rooted in a combination of factors: Genetics, chemical imbalances…
SmartHealthToday: Easy, healthy gifts for anyone on your list — and we’re drawing a picture for you . . .
SmartHealthToday Team If you’re like most everyone else, one of the biggest anxieties you experience this time of year is…
SmartHealthToday: Keep the holidays joyful — follow these tips for a safe, healthy season all winter long
From SmartHealth Today: The holidays are a joyful time of year, but unfortunately, the cold winter months also pose many…
SmartHealthToday: Real ‘bullying’ is habitual and damaging — parents need to get to the heart of it
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday We’ve all seen the headlines. It seems as if bullying in America’s schools has become an…
SmartHealthToday: You need a good night’s sleep; if you aren’t getting it, here are some tips
By Mike Rutledge SmartHealthToday Sleep – and lack of it – can make a big difference in your work life,…
SmartHealthToday: How to help keep sleep schedules on track as the time changes this weekend
By the SmartHealthToday Team Keeping kids’ sleep schedules on track in the midst of Daylight Saving Time can be a…
SmartHealthToday: Attention women — don’t miss (or ignore) these subtle symptoms of a heart attack
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday For young women, the symptoms of a heart attack can be as subtle as they are…