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In the fourth and final segment of our Heart-Healthy feature for American Heart Month, included in the digital edition of our February 2022 issue, we are looking at look at the holistic benefits of heart health.   Holistic Benefits of Heart Health   Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle at an early …

  February is American Heart Month. Now is a great time to think about your child’s cardiovascular health. Eating a well-rounded diet, exercising regularly and getting good sleep are all important habits to form as kids and carry into adulthood. By making heart-healthy choices a part of your family’s routine, …

  Lice. Just reading the word can send shivers down a parent’s spine. However, lice infestations in children are relatively common. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 6 million and 12 million American children between the ages of 3 and 11 get head lice …

With school back in full swing, it is an ideal time to get your child’s eyes checked. Good eye health is important, in part because 80 percent of what children learn is through their eyes, according to the American Optometric Association. The AOA recommends that a child’s first comprehensive eye …