SSM Health: It's normal for kids to struggle with confidence, and there are ways to boost it
Coming off as confident is something that most strive to do, but doing so is a struggle that many have faced, especially as kids.
SSM Psychologist: Start conversations about mental health with children early
Kids are often used to getting the annual physical or normal checkup, but it’s not common that they understand the health of mind, and the body, go hand in hand.
SSM Health: Sustainable diets lower risks for disease
Earth Day has passed, but the SSM Recipe for Health team is still focused on how a more sustainable lifestyle impacts our health. This week, Physician Roopa Shah says a more sustainable diet makes a difference, too!
SSM Health: Sustainable Habits are good for more than the environment
This Thursday we celebrate Earth Day, a day designated to caring for and showing appreciation for the planet that we call home
SSM Health: Time outside can boost immune system, reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes
Throughout April the Recipe for Health team is focused on being healthy within the environment, After all, April weather tends to allow for more time outdoors, and Earth day isn’t far off.
SSM Health nurse practitioner talks vitamins for kids
It’s quite common for adults to supplement their diet with extra vitamins, but the habit sometimes has parents asking if they should be doing the same for their children.
SSM Health: Sleep Apnea becoming more common in kids and teens
It’s something that used to be mostly seen among adults, but has slowly been increasing among kids and teens. What exactly is it? A period of time during sleep where breathing becomes irregular, or pauses all together.
Time for Kids: Recipe for Health Discussion on healthy sleep habits
SSM Health’s Wisconsin Region Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Scott-Fulton and pediatrician Dr. Dan Beardmore join Chris Reece for a discussion on healthy sleep habits as part of News 3 Now and SSM Health’s Time for Kids: Recipe for Health series.
SSM Health: Sleep plays a vital role in physical and mental development
Throughout the month of March the recipe for health team continues to focus on sleep, how much you need, and why it’s important.
SSM Health Pediatrician: Setting a routine will help kids adjust to the time change
Throughout the month of March the recipe for health team is focusing on sleep, and with the time change upon us, many parents are likely thinking about the impact it’s going to have on their kids.
SSM Health Cardiologist: Vape products are just as bad as smoking for cardiovascular health
Many kids and young adults have grown up hearing that smoking is bad, but often times, vaping is marketed towards those who are younger as a safer alternative, but SSM Health Cardiologist Andrea Rock says vaping should be avoided just as much.
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.
Time for Kids: Recipe for Health discussion on family heart health
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.
SSM Health Cardiologist: It's important to monitor pediatric blood pressure at an early age
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.
Be Gradual: SSM Health Therapist talks about anxiety towards returning to normalcy
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.
SSM Health: Families should intentionally create moments to look forward to
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.
