It’s back to school season, which means new teachers, new clothes, new supplies, and a new backpack for kids. It also means more back to school tips for parents. 79 million students carry backpacks with them to school every day. Unfortunately, over half of them...
Did you know that Americans are eating more chicken now than they have been in the past 100 years? The average meat eating American consumes about 60 lbs. chickens every year! That’s a lot considering in 1950 we only ate about 16 lbs. a year....
Juvenile arthritis, an autoimmune and inflammatory condition that develops in children under the age of 16, affects over 300,000 children in the United States. From joint stiffness and pain to limited range of motion, JA affects many aspects of the child’s life and requires education...
With the heat spiking and school sports starting, being aware of the heat related injuries that could occur is exceptionally important. Kids and teens love getting outside during the summer and fall months, and with our southern climate, that means getting out in the blistering...
Studies have shown that after school exercise, even if it isn’t team based, can impact not only body weight and health but also the child’s ability to focus and his or her performance in school. Finding time to exercise can be exceptionally difficult in our...
As we said in our last blog, summer cookouts are fun and more often than not fattening. At every turn there is another “salad” drenched in mayonnaise or creamy dressing. While that may be yummy, it definitely isn’t healthy. For those trying to keep their...
These past few weeks in Mississippi have been hot. Really hot. The summer heat is brutal, especially in the South, which means you have to stay hydrated. While you might think dehydration happens less than assumed, it’s actually much easier than you would think. A...
Summer is the time of cookouts. All of your family and friends gather to share in company, laughter and, of course, food. More often than not, those foods aren’t exactly the healthy kind. From creamy potato and pasta salads to pie, summer cookouts might be...
We are huge advocates of exercise. It is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but, like anything in life, it can be taken too far. Throughout college, I had many friends who were avid gym attendees. They were determined to not gain the dreaded freshman...
We talk a lot about specific health and wellness topics: How to perform the perfect plank, healthy food for your kids, how to get the most out of your gym, when to hire a personal trainer, etc. But we haven’t touched much on the topic...