Allergies can flare up with the onset of triggers such as dust mites, and pollen from trees or grasses or mold. When this happens, your child can get a runny nose, itchy eyes, or a sore throat. In more severe cases, allergy reactions can upset his or her stomach and make your child feel ill. …
Insufficient sleep has been declared a public health problem by the CDC: in fact, roughly 60 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year. This is especially true for native New Yorkers, whose hometown earns its title as “the city that never sleeps” by consistently ranking at the top of the nation’s list of most sleep-deprived …
Regular sleep is among the most important development factors for children, yet it’s one of the hardest areas in which to establish healthy habits. If children are notoriously difficult to put to bed, how can you know if your child may actually have a sleep disorder? Here is a look at healthy sleep patterns in …
Stepping outside to cold, dry air that smacks you in the face can make the later fall months and winter dreary seasons. For people with asthma, the cold weather can trigger or worsen their symptoms. It can irritate hypersensitive lungs causing inflammation and bronchospasm. The muscles around the irritated bronchial tubes become constricted and more …
ADD/ADHD and sleep deficit have some remarkably similar symptoms. It takes a professional eye to really see which one is taking its toll on your child. A misdiagnosis could lead to complications and incorrect medication that can have long-term negative effects. Here are some similarities and differences of the two health issues: Shared Symptoms The …
If you still feel tired after you’ve had a full night’s sleep this could mean that you need to improve your sleep hygiene, you have a sleep disorder, or it could be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Since consistent fatigue can mean so many different things, it’s important to see a doctor …
It’s not an allergy… If you sneeze when suddenly exposed to sunlight or other bright lights, you’re not alone: research estimates that up to 30% of all humans share this peculiar trait, known as the “photic sneeze reflex.” Even Aristotle documented his confusion on the matter, writing in his Book of Problems: “Why does the …
Drinking coffee might be a great way to round off an evening meal or perk you up in the late afternoon, but it may disrupt your sleep quality when you retire for the night. Because it is a stimulant, caffeine can delay the timing of your body clock and reduce the amount of deep sleep …
Late nights and the stresses of just being a kid combined with early school start times is enough to deprive our children of essential sleep. And sleep is a critical part of a child’s health and development. Sleep deprivation – whether too short or of poor quality – can cause specific changes in your child’s …
Nearly 26 million Americans suffer from asthma: up to 19 million adults and 7 million children. Life is difficult enough even when you’re properly equipped to tackle the daily challenges asthma presents, but going untreated is putting your health – and life – at serious risk. Even patients with a dedicated asthma specialist and treatment …
