Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic disease that affects children in the United States? Did you know that approximately 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity? Often, when children struggle with untreated cavities, it’s because they’re not seeing the dentist on […]
Tag: children’s health
Why summer camps work for children with ADHD
Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often categorized as those with limited attention spans, difficulty making friends, constantly moving (never sitting still, fidgeting, rushing off), prone to blurt things out, and challenged in following directions despite understanding what has been asked – to name a few. As any parent of a child with […]
Innovative treatments for heart patients
Heart conditions are one of the biggest problems the US healthcare industry has to face. Reports show that it costs more than $300 billion every year to treat patients suffering from heart-related diseases. 1 in 3 Americans die every year because of cardiovascular disease. Because of this, researchers and companies have been challenged to find […]
How Kids Can Benefit From Foot Care
Foot Care for Healthy Kids Feet It is not normal for a child to experience foot pain or pain in their ankles. Many parents dismiss foot pain as growing pains but this is not a good idea. If a child experiences foot pain that lasts for more than a few days or that interferes with […]
The Health Aspects of Children Going Barefoot
It is a fact that whenever you see someone’s child playing without sneakers, you consider the kid’s parents to be careless. You might feel that there is no protection for their feet. Also, you may be wary of them stepping on a sharp glass object or a rock. Most children’s shoe laces can be uncomfortable […]