Treat Yourself, Wisely
Food trends abound with frappuccinos, frozen yogurt, smoothies, bubble tea and other gotta-have-it items. From social media to mother-daughter dates, I see the evidence...
Put Down That Device!
The other day, I jumped in the van to head to the grocery store and got down the street before I noticed I’d left...
Eyeing Good Health on Summer’s Sunny Days
My first “real” sunglasses were gold Ray Ban aviators. I proudly wore them every day of the summer of 1988 as I sat poolside...
A Local Oncology Expert Explains Why Adolescents Should Get the HPV Vaccine
Vaccinations have long been used to minimize the risk of developing specific viruses. More recently, researchers have begun focusing on developing vaccines to prevent...
Spring Allergies: Nothing to Sneeze About
After kids have been cooped up indoors all winter, the arrival of spring and its attendant warm weather and blooming flowers bring an almost...
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
On Dec. 16 of 2013, just two days after his 23rd birthday, Carroll County native Sean Schmidt would inject what he thought was heroin...
Managing Childhood Anxiety
It’s no secret that we are living in a stressful day and age. Parents are expected to juggle work and home life, and help...
Sleep Hygiene—As Crucial for Kids as Personal Hygiene
As a parent, you understand the importance of teaching your child about good personal and dental hygiene. But many parents don’t realize that it’s...
B’More Healthy
When a major storm strikes, it can leave a trail of devastation and danger behind. Just look at Hurricane Matthew last month. Volatile weather...
B’More Healthy: Building a Better Brain
There’s a gray area in child development—an area where difficulties in behavior, attention or academic skills reveal early risks for long-term challenges. These early...
