Nasal Rinse to Treat Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies affect millions of people every year, causing symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. While there are numerous over-the-counter and prescription medications available to treat…
Coronavirus Update
Updated March 24, 2020 The State of New York has now 25,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with health officials expecting this number to double every three days for the next…
Five Habits to Help You Sleep
Getting enough sleep can do more than lift our spirits. Research shows that skimping on shut-eye can wear down our immune systems, making us more susceptible to colds and even…
7 Healthy Habits in 7 Weeks
Make over your health. Sounds daunting, right? It doesn’t have to be. “The key is to break it down into smaller goals that you can find success with, and build…
The Facts About the Coronavirus
UPDATE Feb. 20, 2020 The Coronavirus has taken the lives of over 2,100 people worldwide, all but 11 of those deaths occurring in mainland China. The illness caused by the…
Is The H1N1 Pandemic Over?
Last year’s H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, triggered the first flu pandemic in decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were more than 60…
Are Your Kids Gross Habits Really that Bad?
We’ve all been there: Your son drops an animal cracker on the floor, then bends over to pick it up and eat it. You think to yourself, “10-second rule!” No…
8 Ways to Soothe a Sick Child
No mom wants her child to feel miserable — and the common cold can really wipe a kid out! Fortunately, combining a few simple moves with time-tested remedies can help…
A Parent’s Guide to Cold Medication
When your child’s under the weather, you probably head to the drugstore to pick up a remedy. But with shelf after shelf filled with over-the-counter medications, the vast selection may…
Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?
Toothbrushes should be clean: After all, their whole purpose is to scrub all the germs out of your mouth. But as it turns out, dirty toothbrushes could make you sick.…