Are There Hidden Risks to Diet Soda?
It’s no secret that soda is not the healthiest option to quench our thirst, but many turn to diet soda thinking it is healthier than its original counterpart. Unfortunately, besides there being no research that
Don’t Let Heat Stroke Strike Your Family
Between tornadoes, flooding and severe storms, there are a number of significant weather events North Texans prepare for every year, but many neglect to prepare for the deadliest weather event in the nation: heat. That’s
Is it Dangerous to Breastfeed when You Have the Flu?
Moms know when an infant or small child in their home comes down with an illness, she has a good chance of contracting it as well, thanks to all the nose wiping, cough covering and
Vaping Rates Increasing among Teens
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released survey data stating that the use of cigarette smoking among middle school and high school students continued to follow a two-decade decline, falling to
Practical Ways Physical Therapists are Tackling Opioid Abuse
There’s nothing much worse than living with chronic pain, whether the cause is injury, disease or nerve damage. People who are hurting every day are often desperate to get relief, which can lead down a
Rethinking Backpack Safety
While it may feel like school let out for summer just weeks ago, many parents are already gearing up for back-to-school shopping and looking for sales on everything from new school supplies to the season’s
Don’t Let the Bugs Bite This Summer!
Bug bites are almost synonymous with summertime here in North Texas, and although bugs aren’t picky about who they feed on, children seem to get the brunt of the bites — which can definitely put
Practical Pool Safety Tips
It seems when the mercury rises, everyone flocks to the pool for a refreshing splash. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat the heat, an emergency situation can arise
Keep Your Family Safe at the Lake This Summer
For most people in North Texas, summer means the start of boating season and heading to the lake with friends and family. Water safety should be on everyone’s mind this season. In 2016,the U.S. Coast
Staying Safe on Texas Roads This Summer
Whether you’re channeling your inner Clark Griswold this summer or simply want to take your significant other on a small getaway, Texas definitely has its fair share of beautiful campsites, national parks, vineyards and theme