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Eating in Color – Put a Rainbow in Your Diet
Would you only wear black or white every day? Would you only watch one channel for the rest of your life? Well, then why would you limit the colors of your food? Making sure you have a rainbow on your plate doesn’t only look better, but it’s much healthier!If you think about it, most cheap,…
Picky Eaters – Introducing New Foods
In part two of our series on child nutrition and food habits, PHN pediatrician Dr. Corinne Brooks has some advice on how to help your children try new foods and consume a wide variety of healthy foods!If mealtime is frustrating and stressful, here are some tips to avoid the power struggle and help encourage a…
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Pumpkin spice has practically become a national holiday in the United States – every fall, people eagerly anticipate everything from pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin rolls to more unusual treats such as pumpkin spice yogurt, Oreos, and even cough drops. Unfortunately, nearly every pumpkin spice product is high in sugar and flavored with artificial pumpkin…
Picky Eaters – Should You Be Concerned?
Are you a parent of a picky eater? You are not alone! Parents all over the world struggle with the picky eating stage. PHN pediatrician Corinne Brooks, MD offers her advice in the first of a three-part series on child nutrition and food habits. What common concerns do you get from parents of picky eaters?As…
Battling the Back to School Jitters
Back to school means many things for students; new clothes and shoes, a new book bag full of supplies, and getting back to friends. While all of those fun ventures of school lie on the surface, many kids go to school with lots of worry and anxiety. Many times, these worries are never verbalized, but…
After School Snacks – Keep It Healthy
What do your kids like to snack on after school? If your child is reaching for chips or cookies as soon as they walk in the door, it might be time to restock your kitchen with healthier options. Not only do processed foods have negative effects on your children’s health, the CDC has found that…
Real Men Do Yoga
Did you know that yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years? Yoga is described as a series of physical, mental, and spiritual practices, and has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly with the female population. But men can benefit from yoga just as much as women, and male celebrities such as Bon…
Beating the Heat: Safe Summer Exercise
Now that summer is officially here, many of us will be starting seasonal summer exercise routines. Whether you’re keeping a New Year’s resolution or just decided to get in shape, the nice weather is a great time for working out. Just like everything else, though, it doesn’t come without its own share of risks. The…
Preventing disease is better than a cure…especially when there is no cure.
Preventing disease is better than a cure…especially when there is no cure. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a man’s disease, around the same number of women and…