Health

Losing 100 to 300 hairs from your head every day is normal and no reason for concern. Washing, combing, styling, and even running your fingers through your hair cause many to fall out. But what if you lost enough hair in one day to create a bald spot…or if you lost nearly all your hair in a single day? That’s exactly what happens to people with trichotillomania. They pull their own hair out, strand by strand—some to the point of becoming bald.

Many children may stutter some as they learn to talk. During this time, as your child’s speech and language, thinking, and motor skills are still developing, it may be hard for them to get their words out. Leading authorities encourage early intervention for children who stutter.

A great smile is a teen's best asset because it provides confidence no matter what she is doing - from performing in a school play to taking Facebook photos, playing sports or just hanging out with friends. Straightening teeth to promote good oral health and providing your child with a smile she can be proud of will benefit her today and well into the future.

Obesity prevention begins at birth - active youth become healthy adults. So we are learning that physical activity at an early age plays key role in developing good health.

Each year in the U.S., more than 2,000 children under the age of 14 die as a result of a home injury, according to Safe Kids USA, a non-profit organization. There are so many things to think about as you safe-proof your home to protect small children that it’s easy to overlook important risks.

As parents, we start out the school year with a vow to make more creative, healthier lunches only to have, by mid-December, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches three times a week. This year let’s try something new; involve your child in the creation of their lunches.

A cold, the flu , a sore throat? Before you reach for over-the-counter meds here are a few things to think about.

Do you need a jumpsart to get your child exercising? Try doing it together – with a plan.

Parents should be on the watch for head injuries which could cause a concussion. Signs and symptoms of a concussion are…