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How Dental Health Impacts Overall Health

Brushing and flossing removes bacteria on and between your teeth. During professional cleanings, your dentist removes bacteria more thoroughly, including the areas just under your gumline. …

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How to Soothe a Crying Baby

For new parents, hearing their baby cry can be frustrating and even scary. For babies, crying is a survival skill that lets caregivers know they need help.…

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Don’t Sleep with Your Baby. Here’s Why.

Learn more with these safe sleeping tips. Then, be sure to share this important information with everyone who helps to take care of your baby.…

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Five Easy & Fun Activities That Don’t Feel Like Exercise

When families exercise together, they can develop healthy habits that last a lifetime. But exercise doesn’t have to be boring or feel like a chore! Here are a few ways to get in shape – and have fun doing it.…

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Three Easier New Year’s Resolutions for 2023

When you make a New Year’s resolution, go easy on yourself. Set a goal that is small enough to stick to every day. Over time, small steps add up to big results. …

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A Pediatrician Talks About Preventing Childhood Obesity

In the United States, 1 in 5 children and teens are affected by obesity, meaning they are above a healthy weight for their age and height. How can you help your kids develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime?…

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A Pediatrician Explains: The Importance of Sleep for Children and Teens

A good day begins with a good night’s sleep. It’s true for adults—and especially true for the youngest members of the family. Do you need help getting your baby, toddler, child, or teen on a better sleep schedule? Keep reading for some great advice from North Texas pediatrician Dr. Mary Strength. …

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Family Fitness in Five Minutes a Day

How much activity is best? According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, children and teens should aim for an hour of exercise every day.…

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Better Sleep Means Better Mental Health

People with these mental illnesses and disorders can have a hard time falling or staying asleep. They also might sleep many more hours than other people.…

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5 Free Apps to Help You Get Healthy in 2021

Do you want your family to be healthier in 2021? The good news is that every little bit helps. And building better health habits is easier than ever when you use health apps on your phone or computer.…

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