Health
The Alliance Center: Holistic Support for Moms!
Whether you are expecting your first child, navigating the early days of motherhood, or parenting a child with special needs, The Alliance Center in Stamford has a group tailored to your needs. Learn more there!
Dr. Shareef Jandali: Infant Ear Molding
Dr. Shareef Jandali is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in non-surgical ear molding for newborn ear deformities such as prominent ears, ear lidding, pointed ears, Stahl’s ear, constricted ear, and cup ear. Learn more here.
The 6 Rules of Sports Injury Prevention for Kids, Teens and Young Athletes
Has your child – or someone on their team – been injured lately? Are they missing out on games, or possibly the full spring season? The longer an athlete is inactive, the longer it takes for them to come back to full activity after a break. Connecticut Children’s pediatric and adolescent sports medicine experts have been hearing one question a lot: How can athletes prevent injury, and what is the best way to return to full activities after a break? There a number of strategies to prevent that, and Sports Medicine Doctor, Imran Hafeez, MD., shares 6 tips all parents should know!
10 Do’s and Don’ts of Outdoor Grilling!
Grilling safety is crucial to keep everyone safe this summer. PuroClean of Greenwich | Stamford is sharing what to do and what not to do when firing up the grill!
Dominate the Game: Essential Spring Sports Safety
Springtime means it’s game time for kids! While they enjoy outdoor sports, there are ways to support their bones and joints, as well as help prevent injury. Check out these tips on keeping your young athlete safe and strong this season.
5 Natural Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar
Dr. Nabeel Salih, a primary care provider with Hartford Health Care Medical Group in Fairfield, discusses five natural ways to keep your blood pressure under control.
Tips to Keep Your Dog Mentally Healthy!
Dogs can suffer from mental health issues just like us humans. Sadly, they cannot always tell us what is wrong though. Our friends at Active Dog shared some potential signs your pup may be silently asking for help. Read to learn more from Active Dog.
Prioritizing Your Mental Health!
Dr. Mahvish Qazi, a Hartford HealthCare Medical Group physician at 4920 Main St., Bridgeport, sheds light on the importance of mental health screenings in primary care.
Connecticut Children’s: 24 Questions Teens Should Ask Doctors
We all work hard to empower our kids to speak up when the time is right. By the time your child enters their teenage years, they should be getting ready to take charge of their own health. The more confident they feel speaking up at doctor’s visits, the better. It gives their doctor more information to support them through adolescence – and sets your child up for healthy behaviors later in life too. How can you empower your teen to get more involved at doctor’s visits? Here are tips, with help from Connecticut Children’s psychologists Lauren Ayr-Volta, PhD, and Siddika Mulchan, PsyD.
Meet Dr. Alla Vash-Margita
Read our interview with Alla Vash-Margita, M.D.,Chief of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, who recently launched a specialized Adolescent Gynecology and Endocrinology Program, which helps the many young women at risk for or dealing with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).