It’s an Epidemic!
The FDA is considering banning flavored e-cigs due to concerns that a huge amount of teenagers are using these nicotine devices. The result, as you would predict, will be more and more teenagers becoming addicted to nicotine. Teenagers, as we’ve pointed out before, have a higher risk of addiction compared to adults. The FDA has […]
Overuse injuries are more common in specialized athletes
With fall sports underway, I want to encourage our athletes, parents, and coaches to encourage their athletes to participate in multiple sports when possible. A recent Pediatrics study following children and teens who were highly specialized in a single sport had 81% increased odds of having overuse injuries, compared with those with low sports specialization, […]
Teens with cell phones
Some statistics that we need to pay attention to… 70% of teenagers age 13-17 will check/use their cell phone multiple times a day. 57% report that it distracts them from homework. 54% report that it distracts them from other people. 44% admit being frustrated by friends who use their cell phone too much! 67% have […]
Baby food
I had all the intentions to make Cooper’s baby food from the start, and I did a little, but found that I barely had the time! When looking at baby foods to buy, I really struggled finding healthy “Paleoish” options for my son. So many baby foods are carb dense and full of sugar, […]
If they’re worried, I’m worried
I just read an interview of some ER doctors about the rise in synthetic cannabinoids (also known as K2 or Spice or legal marijuana). These drugs are causing a rise in ER visits and it’s got the doctors worried. Here’s why… Prior to 2015 the patients using these drugs and coming into the ER had […]
Fine-tuning your child’s fine motor skills
Wish your child had better hand-writing? Take him/her to the playground! Studies have shown that climbing, hanging, and swinging on monkey bars build strength in the upper body and core muscles. It also develops flexibility and agility in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and fingers. By integrating large muscle activities with the hands, kids learn to […]
Baby Monitor
Wondering whether to get a monitor for your babies’ vital signs? Maybe not. A recent article in Reuter’s Health says that compared to hospital monitors two popular commercially available monitors performed poorly. The Owlet and the Baby Vida often sounded when the oxygen level was normal and sometimes missed oxygen levels that were too low. […]
