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Have You Heard of the Tide Pod Challenge? Your Kids Probably Have!
The Challenge By now, many people have heard about the Tide Pod challenge. Teens are filming themselves biting into or smoking Tide Pods or other laundry detergent packets and then posting the video on social media. Some of these videos are now going viral.
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5 Ways to Teach Your Children the Gift of Giving
Tis the season for giving! The holidays are a wonderful time to teach children the gift of giving. Teaching your kids about giving is a great way to encourage empathy, and show compassion for others. Here are some of our favorite giving opportunities for the holiday season.
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Broken Fingers: Why They Need Special Treatment and Care
Find out why a finger fracture is unique, tips for adjusting and why your child always needs care for a swollen, injured finger.
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Endometriosis in Teens and Adolescents: More Than Just Cramps
Endometriosis is a condition in which the menstrual tissue is found outside the uterus, within the pelvis. Girls who have a mother, sister or aunt with endometriosis have an almost 10 times increased chance of developing it.
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Injury Healing Through Nutrition
When an athlete is injured, they suddenly lose control of many aspects of their plan of care. Resting and following doctors’ orders can be very difficult for athletes. The good news is that nutrition is a part of the injury treatment plan athletes are able to influence.
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Spasticity: How to Treat Muscle Tightness and Pain
Spasticity is a muscle control disorder. It causes tight or stiff muscles and an inability for people to control certain muscles. This can make it hard to walk, get dressed or even speak.
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If You See Abuse Follow the 3 Rs
You can do your part as an active bystander by responding appropriately to abuse. No matter the situation or who is involved, there are many resources available to victims and bystanders.
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Service Dogs: Supporting Patients and Their Needs
Service dogs were created to provide people with disabilities opportunities to fully participate in everyday life with the least amount of restrictions.
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Hydronephrosis: A Defense Mechanism for the Kidneys
Hydronephrosis is a radiology term describing fluid buildup within the kidney. It is like a defense mechanism for the kidney when urine is slow to drain. Stretching of the kidney allows the backpressure of urine to be more evenly distributed. This may help to limit or slow down some of the potential damage to the kidney from urine backing up abnormally.
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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?
Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery.