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Teens do not get enough sleep. They stay awake late into the night, and then it is so hard for them to get up for school the next morning. They can sleep until noon if allowed, and many tend to do so on the weekend. Interestingly, this is normal behavior for adolescents. During puberty, there…
The postpartum period brings a time of major change to a family. While many movies portray absolute bliss—parents cradling their new baby and enjoying every moment, the reality is much different. Parents may be expecting sleepless nights and around the clock feeding and diaper changes, but not the emotional turmoil that the experience may bring.…
Screen free week, a long-standing tradition that provides individuals, families, and communities with an opportunity to enjoy life beyond digital screens, has a new home with the International Play Association. This year’s screen free week will be May 5-11, 2025. Research has found that too much screen time can be detrimental to human physical and…
Whether you are a stressed parent or an older adult, insomnia is a common complaint. It affects at least one-third of American adults! After a busy day, you look forward to a good night’s sleep. It’s easy to turn to medication, whether it’s a prescription or an over-the-counter sleeping pill. However, this is not the…
Did you know that only about 50% of medical providers ask their patients about their activity level? This percentage is much lower than it should be. Exercise is very important in lowering the risk of chronic disease and improving overall health. However, individuals are less likely to exercise in the winter months. It can be…
Is mental health low on your priority list for managing diabetes? Mental health affects so many aspects of daily life, from how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Having a mental issue can make it harder to manage your diabetes care. Untreated mental health issues can make diabetes worse,…
Ever notice that your child’s behavior may be a little off following the switch to and from daylight savings time? Children can become extra cranky, emotional, and uncooperative or even aggressive due to the change in their sleep pattern. While changing the clocks forward or backward one hour is something that may make adults feels…
If you have been diagnosed with prediabetes (A1c between 5.7%-6.4%, or a fasting blood sugar between 100-126mg/dL), it is important to know that although it is a major risk factor of/precursor to type 2 diabetes, it is much more significant than that. As obesity rates are on the rise, so are rates of prediabetes and…
September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
Bonding with a newborn baby isn’t always instantaneous or natural. New parents, especially new mothers, can feel confused and disappointed when they don’t immediately bond with their babies. There are many factors that can get in the way of a strong bond: a difficult pregnancy and/or birth, hormonal changes, exhaustion, lack of support and resources,…