I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. When you hear the word obesity, so much comes to mind. What if I told you that what you think you know is … [Read more...]
Yes, Heartburn Relief Is Within Reach With These Tips
Heartburn is no joke, especially when it happens two or more times a week. The burning sensation is beyond uncomfortable. It can also be quite painful. Many people in my family suffer from heartburn, and my daughter had acid reflux as an infant. Frequent heartburn was a constant … [Read more...]
You Might Save A Life By Knowing These Silent Symptoms Of Heart Attacks
Heart attacks are not necessarily how we imagine them and knowing the symptoms can save a life. In fact, through my partnership with Baptist Health South Florida, I learned that about half of heart attacks have symptoms that are mistaken for less serious health issues. This might … [Read more...]
Why Kids (And You!) Need To Avoid Heavy Backpacks
Heavy backpacks seem to be the norm these days, but could be creating health problems for our children. When kids carry more than 10% of their body weight, injuries can lead to health problems lasting into adulthood. The other day I carried my 12 year old daughter's backpack and … [Read more...]
6 Tips To Fight Weight Gain
When you want to eat healthy, it has to be a year long effort, but it’s easy to be affected by summer weight gain. A more relaxed schedule, plus the temptation to cool off with sugary drinks and snacks, can derail your healthy goals. Yes, the struggle is totally real. The heat … [Read more...]
Essential Food Safety Tips You Must Keep In Mind
Summer for my family means barbecues, playdates and relaxed weekends but there's one thing you can't relax about: food safety. As part of my partnership with Baptist Health South Florida here are a few tips so you learn about safe food preparation to avoid getting foodborne … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Know About Your Child’s Vision and Eye Health
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of American Optometric Association . The opinions and text are all mine. When I was growing up, I had no idea I had eyesight problems. It was only in my late teens that I realized I had mild myopia or … [Read more...]
