Juvenile Arthritis: More Than Just Growing Pains
One of the biggest challenges as a parent is knowing, when your child is truly sick, if he needs to stay home from school and/or see a doctor. If she’s constantly complaining of pain but
Keeping Kids Active This Summer
Summer is in full swing all across North Texas, ushering in backyard barbecues, afternoons at the pool and every kind of camp under the sun. While it might be tempting for kids (and their parents)
Guide to Local D/FW Area Hiking Trails
Hiking and walking are a great form of exercise—whether you’re just embarking on improving your exercise routine or want to mix in something new. Hiking can burn 400-700 calories per hour and is easier on
Practical Pool Safety Tips
School’s out for summer and kids all over North Texas will be in and around swimming pools for the next three months. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat
Walking Epidural: Fact & Fiction
For as many pregnant women walking the earth at any given time, there are just as many ideas about what an “ideal” birth would look like, with varied expectations about the setting, medical interventions, and
Top 10 Health Risks for Men
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
Childhood Fever: When Not to Sweat It
Fever is one of the most common symptoms managed by pediatricians and other health care providers. It’s also a frequent cause of parental anxiety. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that as many
Six Delivery-Day Decisions To Be Prepared For
Congratulations on your pregnancy! While nine months might seem like a long time, factoring in everything you need to get in place before baby arrives can seem daunting, much less what you’re going to do at the
4 Home Remedies for Seasonal Allergies
You like your life to be as natural and medication-free as possible. If you want relief from your allergy symptoms without a prescription this spring, try these home remedies. More than 50 million Americans suffer
Yoga and Fertility: A Path to Pregnancy
If you’ve been trying for some time to get pregnant and it’s just not happening, you may start to examine aspects of your life that could be creating obstacles to conception. You may look at