SSM Health: Ways to make exercise and healthy eating a fun family activity
Healthy hearts start early! It’s a phrase often used by medical professionals, but the Recipe for Health team really wants to drive that point home.
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Healthy hearts start early! It’s a phrase often used by medical professionals, but the Recipe for Health team really wants to drive that point home.
SSM Health's Wisconsin Region Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Scott-Fulton and cardiologist Dr. Andrea Rock join Chris Reece for a discussion on family heart health as part of News 3 Now and SSM Health's Time for Kids: Recipe for Health series.
As young as three years old, that’s how early many pediatric cardiologists are now starting to monitor heart health in children, particularly starting with blood pressure.
Last week we talked to SSM Health Therapist Britt Coolman about creating things to look forward to in this season of things being different, but on the other hand we’ve been in this way of life for so long, a return to normalcy could actually create anxiety for some kids.
It’s gray, it’s cold, the holidays are over, and as recent storms have reminded us, there’s a lot more winter to go.
COVID-19 has added stress to all of our lives. For some, though, that stress is heightened by the responsibility of being a caretaker or parent.
Although you should be watching for signs of COVID, doctors say parents shouldn't fear minor illnesses that tend to come along every winter.
As families try to get outside while continuing social distancing, many are turning to tubing and sledding for a little family fun.
Megan Timm, Community Health Manager at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Janesville, said parents should encourage their kids to "eat the rainbow."
Often times, New Year’s resolutions revolve around diet and health, and are more focused around adults, but Dr. Jacob Becker with SSM Health says making goals for 2021 a family activity helps give our children a voice, and small achievements to celebrate throughout the year.
It’s the official start of Winter, a season where darker days and colder temperatures often stifle the motivation to be physical.
Kids as young as two can be diagnosed with ADHD, but if parents have seen their child act differently, they may be wondering if it’s due to the change of environments, or if it’s something else.
As we continue into the winter months, illnesses such as the cold and flu become more common. Add that to the pandemic, and many families may be wondering how they can boost their immune systems.
While it’s been said that exercise is a good thing, SSM Health Family Physician Adam Buhalog says physical activity can provide much needed relief.
MADISON, Wis. — Holiday traditions are among the most looked forward to family events, but like most things in 2020, this year’s plans are likely to…
As health officials urge families to not hold in-person celebrations this Thanksgiving, SSM Health child psychologist Dr. Kathleen Hipke wants to make sure families still feel connected to the community around them.
Whether you're celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's victory or not, doctors believe now could be a good time to talk to your kids about elections.
As the winter months approach, families will be spending more time inside their homes. Even with the cold, doctors are encouraging kids to get outside every day.
While it's still important to limit your trips out of the house, doctors want to make sure parents know bringing your kid in for a visit *is safe... And it's important, especially during the pandemic.
With many kids learning virtually and parents working from home, many of us are staring at our screens a lot. Sometimes that can result in headaches or feelings of eye strain.
Pediatricians at SSM Health are getting a lot of questions about the coronavirus. Often times, they're also related to the flu.
Doctors say getting the flu shot this year is more important than ever before, but so is staying up to date on other vaccinations.
As we all get used to the new normal, it's important to keep your family healthy -- not just to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but to develop habits to live a healthy lifestyle.
With all the changes to your family's normal routine, doctors want to make sure parents are looking out for signs of anxiety and depression in kids.