Non-toxic critter control
Household pesticides can be hazardous to your child’s health. We’ve got some tips for how to rid your home of pests while protecting your family. Whether through little noses accidentally breathing them in, or tiny
Tips for losing weight with exercise
Many women struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet and regular exercise. Let’s face it: if it was easy, everyone would do it. Luckily, the American Dietetic Association spells out pretty clearly
Three things to know about Zika virus–UPDATE
*With recent news of a case of Zika virus transmitted sexually in Dallas, we asked Dr. Hardesty for an update to this post. “Sexual contact or an exchange of blood and/or bodily fluids with
Tips For Sleeping Soundly After the Time Change
When we “fall back” into daylight standard time, many people experience disruption in sleep patterns. While it’s only an adjustment of one hour to our internal clocks, the affects of the change on our body cannot
5 Solutions for Reluctant Siblings
“Mom, we don’t want a baby brother or sister!” That’s the refrain you’ve been hearing from your 4-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter since you broke the news that you’re expecting. What’s behind their negative reactions?
Working Toward Better Health
Good health takes work — we all know that. But did you ever think that the key to overall good health might include a healthy work environment? According to a recent survey, employees who work
Save Time and Shed Pounds
Set yourself up for nutritional success by adopting an eating plan that factors you into the equation. The new year is here, along with lofty aspirations to rebuild your body, remodel your diet or revamp
7 Minutes of Exercise Heaven
Think you don’t have time for a good work out? Think again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of moderately intensity aerobic exercise and two days of muscle-strengthening activities
Vaccination Hesitation: Truths and Myths
The topic of childhood immunization can bring strong reactions from patients as well as physicians. We talk with Gregory Sonnen, M.D., pediatrician at Pediatric & Adolescent Specialists of Rockwall, a Texas Health Physicians Group practice, about the