Dr. Satish Pai shared with Healthy Lombard that dental conditions like crooked teeth and abnormal bite are known as malocclusion. Do you feel that you have malocclusion of teeth? Let us tell you that there is nothing to be ashamed of or worried about malocclusion. You are amongst the 53% population of the U.S.A. that […]
Among the most talked-about consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the toll taken on mental health, both in children and adults. Mental health experts were concerned about repercussions from the very beginning, but inevitably, given the stakes of contending with the virus and the unfamiliar territory we’ve all found ourselves in, it has been difficult […]
Join us this fall for the Healthy Driven Take a Hike! Challenge. For eight weeks, from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27, rediscover the healthy benefits of being active and spending time outdoors. It’s a great opportunity for all ages — from kids to seniors — to exercise in the fresh air and learn cool stuff about […]
The CDC shared that talking about your health means sharing information about how you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally. Knowing how to describe your symptoms and bring up other concerns will help you become a partner in your health care. Use these worksheets to organize your questions and information when talking with your doctor. Share any […]
Chef Lynn Dugan shared that it’s possible that many of us are trying to return to healthier eating habits in the post-pandemic transition. We may desire weight loss or just a return to a better balance in the foods we consume. Of course, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and health. We are all unique […]
Just a reminder … Tracker sheets should be returned to Sunset Knoll Recreation Center at 820 S. Finley Road in Lombard (Attention: Flat Apple 2021, Joe McCann). Sheets are DUE BY AUGUST 7. If you need another Tracker Sheet, Click Here. There were a variety of opportunities to earn “tickets” throughout the duration of the […]
Joanna Cohen, MD, an attending in the emergency department (ED) at Children’s National, whose primary research interest includes bedside ultrasonography in the ED wrote for the Rise and Shine Blog that during the summer months, temperatures rise, and it can be more difficult to stay cool. Children and babies are more sensitive to heat, so […]
Transitioning back to early childhood programs or school— or starting them for the first time—can create extra challenges during a pandemic. Learn what parents and teachers can do to help children make a successful transition to in-person learning and care. Reopening means many new starts Many early care and education programs stayed open during the COVID-19 pandemic […]
