Tag: Preventive Care

mom and daughter swinging

mom and daughter swinging

A Parent’s Guide to Dietary Discussions

Knowing how to talk to a child about their health is key to empowering them to make smart choices.

8 Things You Should Know About the Flu Shot

Flu shot during Covid

Flu shot during Covid

The flu kills an average of 20,000 people every year, even those considered healthy. Here are eight important flu facts you should know to stay protected.

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

Senior woman has an annual eye exam

What to Expect During an Annual Eye Exam

An eye exam is an important part of an overall health assessment and supports the recognition of more than 270 health conditions. Here's what you can expect.

What Age and How Often Should Kids Get an Eye Exam?

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Boy getting an eye exam at the optician

Visiting the eye doctor may seem intimidating, especially to kids, but it could make all the difference when testing for visual development and abnormalities.

Teenage girl packing Christmas gifts in a car after shopping. She wears a protective mask to protect from corona virus COVID-19.

Teenage girl packing Christmas gifts in a car after shopping. She wears a protective mask to protect from corona virus COVID-19.

Self-Care Tips During the Holidays

Setting aside time to do good things for yourself is the gift that keeps giving all season long. 

Toy Safety 101: Kid-Friendly Checklist

Boy playing with building Blocks

Boy playing with building Blocks

Are your child's toys safe? Each year, hundreds of thousands are hospitalized due to toy-related injuries.

Doctor vaccinating child, kid with mother at hospital.

Doctor vaccinating child, kid with mother at hospital.

When Are the Best and Worst Times to Get a Flu Shot?

Still on the fence about getting a flu shot? It’s time to hop off and roll up your sleeve. Here’s the best time to get your seasonal flu shot.

How to Help Your Child Make Healthy Eating Choices at School

How can you help kids make healthy choices when they buy lunch? It’s important to educate children on nutrition and how to make healthy decisions on their own.

Disabled college student sitting at outdoor desk

Disabled college student sitting at outdoor desk

Tips for Managing Stress When You’re at College

If you are heading off to college, read these tips about prioritizing your physical and mental health while away.

Dog-tired? A nighttime ritual to help you feel more rested

Man spending a lazy afternoon with his dog, a French Bulldog

Man spending a lazy afternoon with his dog, a French Bulldog

Check out these tips to help you get into a better bedtime routine so that you wake up feeling better, mentally and physically.