Folic AcidWhy is folic acid so important? Your body needs folic acid to make new cells every day. This is especially important during growth spurts and pregnancy. What is the difference … read more
Health Guides
Asthma: Diagnosis and Treatment
If I think I have asthma what should I do? If you haven’t been to your health care provider yet and you think you might have asthma, call and make … read more
Healthy Snacks
Snacks are a great way to keep your energy levels up throughout the day. Eating healthy snacks between meals will help ensure you aren’t going too many hours without fuel. … read more
Milk Allergy
Many people may think they are allergic to milk, but in reality, only 1-3% of infants are actually born with a milk allergy, and most outgrow it by the time … read more
Testicular Self-Exam
What is a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE)? A testicular self-exam is an exam you can do on yourself to check your testicles. Doing a testicular self-exam can help you get to … read more
Asthma: Action Plan and Getting Help
An asthma action plan is a proactive way to keep your asthma under control. It’s written with your health care provider (HCP) and it’s personalized (just for you). An asthma … read more
Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma
Weight, Health, and Weight Stigma If you’ve been told that your weight or Body Mass Index (BMI) falls in the “overweight” or “obese” range, you may be experiencing a variety … read more
Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
What is Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)? Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder that affects how muscles move. It is caused by a lack of a protein called dystrophin. … read more
Acupuncture
Acupuncture used to be a treatment that was only practiced in Eastern Asia, but over the years, it has become available in the United States and many other countries. Acupuncture … read more
Anger Management
Maybe it started with your brother insulting you, or an opposing player in the big game gave you a nasty bruise, or maybe your parents wouldn’t let you go out … read more
