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Are gummies a better way to get vitamins?
August 26, 2019
The vitamin industry is big business—more than half of all adults in the U.S. take supplements daily, and more than $12 billion is spent in this country on these miracle pills each year.* Even with all their popularity, the question has come up about whether we even need supplements at all, especially the gummy form. […]
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How to make cryotherapy work for you
August 26, 2019
Does the word “cryotherapy” make you shiver with thoughts of a bad science fiction movie? Fear not. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines it as the therapeutic use of cold. So it’s really just a technical way of saying, “Put some ice on it.” Cryotherapy (cryo) and infrared (IR) light therapy can promote healing and help treat sore […]
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Meet Teladoc Health’s chief quality officer
August 13, 2019
When it comes to our health, we want a dedicated professional working with us every step of the way. That’s one reason Dr. Jason Tibbels, Teladoc Health’s chief quality officer, also continues to practice as a family physician. A well-known and highly respected expert in the field of telemedicine, he is often called on to […]
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A picture of psoriasis
August 7, 2019
For some people, their skin cells grow quickly—too quickly. The cells build up to create scaly red patches that are itchy and painful. Psoriasis is a chronic disease with flare-ups that come and go, and can happen to anyone, says Dr. Jeffrey Zwerner, senior medical director of dermatology at Teladoc. While the scaly appearance often makes […]
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7 Tips for Easy and Healthy School Lunches
August 2, 2019
The kids are finally in bed. You’ve done the dishes, answered some emails, and switched the laundry over. One to-do still looms: packing lunches. And not only do you have to do it, you feel the need to make it healthy—and maybe affordable and fast too! We know how hard it is to motivate meeting […]
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Finding your child’s sleep sweet spot
August 1, 2019
Few topics get parents jabbering more than sleep. Every child’s needs and rhythms are different, and overtiredness can wreak havoc on a home. From navigating night-wakings and naps when they’re little to balancing busy schedules and screen time as they age, how’s a parent to know the “right amount” of sleep for success? The consequences […]
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Outside play time
August 1, 2019
Sometimes our children’s daily schedules are so busy with music lessons, tutoring sessions, and dental appointments that it’s hard to work in one of the most important activities that young minds and bodies need—letting our kids play outside. Getting out of the house helps kids not only physically but also emotionally, intellectually, and socially. Children […]
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Back-to-school illnesses
July 31, 2019
Backpacks are jammed with school supplies, closets are stocked with new clothes and shoes, and lunch-prep qualifies as a science at your house. Everybody’s ready for back to school, right? Not so fast. Are you prepared to protect your children from the bugs and crud they’re likely to catch at school? Here are five easy […]
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Stretch your way to greater strength
July 2, 2019
Anyone who grew up in southern New England during the ‘60s may remember watching a singalong stretching routine from a popular daily children’s show called “Bend and Stretch.” It went like this: Bend and stretch, reach for the stars (arms up)There goes Jupiter, here comes Mars (move arms side to side)Bend and stretch, reach for […]
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CBD oil: What's the deal
July 1, 2019
A recent study found that CBD may have some effect in treating medical conditions without serious side effects. Before we start stocking up on cannabidiol (CBD) products from the newest neighborhood store, let’s talk about the myths and realities surrounding it. While a variety of studies show promise in treating medical conditions, CBD creams, oils, […]
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