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Success in school: Learning disabilities can be helped with the right tools
Learning disabilities, once considered road blocks to success in school, can now be helped with the right tools, according to local educators.
Back to school
Younger children face their own challenges as they transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Adding activity will change your life
Fewer than 5 percent of adults are doing the recommended level of activity.
Stop the summer slide: Keep your kids from falling behind
If you’d like help coming up with some excellent book suggestions, visit Reading Is Fundamental, which lists 10 years of Caldecott winners, 10 years of Newbery winners, multicultural books and young adult books.
Countdown to Camp: Tips for a successful summer getaway for kids
Countdown to Camp: Tips for a successful summer getaway for kids
Camp it up
Ask any grownup about their summer camp experiences and you'll most likely be treated to fond memories of swimming, nature hiking, crafts, making new friends and learning new skills.
Camp it up
Summer is a great time for kids to get outside and play, and one of the most endearing things about summertime childhood is the summer camp.
Running on (nearly) bare feet
Barefoot running is picking up speed in the running community these days, though it's a trend that's been afoot for many years.
The effect of a popular energy drink is similar to that of coffee
The effect of a popular energy drink is similar to that of coffee
A new U.S. push to get kids into science and technology
A new U.S. push to get kids into science and technology
Importance of foot care for diabetics
Dr. Michael Nirenberg stresses the importance of checking feet daily. If seeing the bottom of the feet is a problem, a mirror can be helpful.
50 plants that changed how we live today
Protein-rich corn was the major factor in upping the U.S. population from seven million in the early 1800s to more than 90 million a century later.
Facts, awareness are key to dealing with Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's Disease strikes one in two Americans over 85. It seems to be the most feared simply because there is no cure for its manifestations, which include dementia.
Annual cancer screening tests urged less and less
Two years ago, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said mammograms to check for breast cancer are only needed every other year starting at age 50, although the American Cancer Society still advises annual tests starting at age 40.
Not so sweet on sugar
A new study by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention suggests sugary drinks are the single largest source of calories in the American diet.
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