Fostering open communication between you and your children, regardless of their ages, is critical for helping them develop lasting health habits. A study found that child-parent connectedness featuring positive, two-way communication reduces the likelihood a child will make risky choices that could impact their health. Opening the lines of communication …
Americans tend to put off or avoid going to the doctor altogether when it comes to preventative appointments and screenings. Forbes put the number of American adults skipping doctor visits at 44%. According to the article, the reason most people avoid visiting their doctor is the high cost of healthcare, …
Teenagers are well-known for their evolving opinions, intense emotions, and constantly raging hormones — and no wonder; the adolescent brain is awash with heightened hormonally-driven responses, many of which are directly attributable to stress. As stress-sensitive portions of the brain, such as the limbic and cortical areas, develop and mature, …
An unhealthy relationship with food can negatively impact many aspects of your life. When you eat poorly and don’t provide your body with the nutrition it needs, you may increase your risk for type 2 diabetes, certain forms of cancers, heart disease, and other health problems. An unhealthy diet can …
A good night’s sleep is crucial for your health and wellbeing. There are many factors that can affect your quality of sleep, such as your stress level, what you ate or drank throughout the day, your nighttime routine, bedroom environment, or medications you take regularly. If you’re not getting enough …
Personal hygiene starts with caring for your body to promote your health and wellbeing. It’s something that heavily impacts overall health, and it’s important that positive personal hygiene habits are developed from a young age. Therefore, it’s vital that parents or guardians reinforce these habits right from the start. Importance …
A visit to the dentist or orthodontist can be stressful and frightening for any child. Children and teens with disabilities are even more likely to have a bad experience at the dentists because of factors such as heightened pain sensitivity or overstimulation — these factors can make even day-to-day oral …
Whether you’re new to Invisalign teeth aligners or you’ve already had experience with a good old-fashioned set of braces, you’ll be happy to know that yes, you can drink any sort of liquid you’d normally drink. That said, there are some considerations you should keep in mind. Take your aligners …
Lip incompetence, also known as mentalis strain, refers to a condition characterized by an inability to easily hold the lips together while at rest. Other common features of lip incompetence include protruding lips, and strain in the lower facial region when you try to seal your lips. Many people with …
Tooth enamel — the hard outer covering of your teeth that protects them against decay — is composed of a few different minerals. Tooth enamel has a complex structure and primarily includes calcium and phosphate formed together in strong hydroxyapatite crystals, though enamel is also made of a variety of …