Water safety for kids
With summer in full swing, many families will be heading to the beach, lake and pool to enjoy the hot weather. While water activities are popular for getting physical activity and have health benef...
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Pediatrics
Monday Health Minute
Why you should wake up every day with lemon water
Why you should wake up every day with lemon water
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Is your child drinking enough water?
In a study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health, researchers reported that more than half of U.S. kids and teens are not adequately hydrated.
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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones
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Add layers of protection to help prevent childhood drowning
Childhood drowning is a topic that many parents would rather not think about. And yet drowning is responsible for more deaths in children ages 1-4 than is any other cause except birth defects. Even...
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Upcoming Family Medicine Seminar explores facts and myths about drowning
Summertime by the pool, lake or ocean means fun and relaxation for many; however, some of the lurking dangers of these places need to be brought to light, according to Tom Griffiths, EdD, president...
Monday Health Minute
Swimming Safety
Never leave children unattended in or near a pool, even for a moment. Watch out for the dangerous “toos” – too tired, too cold, too far from safety, too much sun. Use a feet-first...
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Metal water bottles and your kids’ safety
We keep hearing about health dangers associated with everyday household items. Here is another one to keep in mind:
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American Diabetes Month—A weight management strategy for diabetes prevention and management
Mount Nittany Health's outreach for American Diabetes Month features internationally known author Barbara J. Rolls, PhD, presenting a variety of programs for the community about her weight manageme...
