Tag: wellness
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8 ways to help your child cope with needles
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Needles can be frightening for children (and even some adults) but there are ways to help your child cope, and even to make the process easier. Whether your child needs an IV, to have blood taken or to get an immunization, we have some tips to get you and your…
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Do you want zinc oxide in your sunscreen?
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The following content is sponsored. All opinions are my own. When I was a kid we played outside all day long and I don’t remember applying sunscreen, although I suppose it probably did happen some of the time. It wasn’t such a concern forty years ago, especially when you have…
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Take Action for Women and Children Around the World #Heart4MaternalHealth
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It is a privilege to live in a country where health care can be taken for granted. As a woman who dealt with difficult pregnancies, I didn’t have to worry about whether or not I could afford the doctors, tests and treatment that I needed. When my first son struggled with…
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Healthy Habits for the New Year
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The start of the New Year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. It can also turn into a very hectic time, with children going back to school, winter sports starting and work piling up after a few weeks of relaxation. In…
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Protect Yourself this Cold and Flu Season
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Protect Yourself This Cold and Flu Season Uh oh! It’s nearly that time of year again – the dreaded cold and flu season. For most, enduring the sniffles, aches and pains of the common cold is just a minor inconvenience though catching the flu can be more serious. Chances are,…