Family Health

In two groundbreaking moves over the past couple months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has not only officially classified social media as a "public health hazard" and an "environmental toxin," but also filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook,...

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found outside of the uterus. Cases of endometriosis have been documented on every organ of the body. It is estimated that about 200 million people worldwide suffer with endometriosis. There...

Dental problems have become increasingly prevalent in today's society, affecting numerous individuals worldwide. In fact, nearly half of the global population (45%) suffer from oral diseases, as stated by the World Health Organization. This issue is of great concern as it...

Technology use can have both positive and negative impacts, and this perhaps becomes even more apparent during the holidays: Do you scroll away and get that short term feel good and dopamine kick but look back in January wondering where...

My husband likes to joke about how much I love the holidays and how I’m always adding new traditions. What can I say? I do love the holidays and all the traditions! But more than anything, I love the special...

Starting a new school year and routine can be exciting, but it can also stir up a lot of emotions–for kids and parents alike! Here are two of my favorite mindfulness tools which you and your kids can use anytime...

Recently, my 7-year-old son woke up at 3 am and said he'd had a nightmare. He was physically shaking and when I asked why, he said he was afraid. After much comforting he told me that he'd watched a scary...

While there are many ways you can prioritize your health, probably the most important is to be your own health advocate. While this may sound simple, this requires educating yourself on medical conditions and knowing when to speak up on...

May is National Foster Care Month, and a good time for me to answer a question I hear a lot, namely why anyone should become a foster parent. Raising other people's children is a challenging, often frustrating, task, but it...

Screen-time continues to be a hot topic around the globe. Despite new moderation legislation coming out, the big tech companies being increasingly scrutinized, and a growing awareness of the dark side of a tech overdose, the usage of smartphones, social...