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Your 40s and 50s aren’t just a time to “get through.” They’re a prime opportunity to set the stage for decades of healthy, active living. Small steps now can have a big impact on your future mobility, energy and quality of life.  Move More, Stay Strong  Regular...

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral illness that tends to peak in the summer and early fall. This year, however, pediatricians across the country are noticing an unusual rise in cases — and parents are seeing it too. Meaghan Flechas Smith, MD,...

As the longer days of summer fade and Labor Day approaches, it’s easy to feel like the year is slipping away.   But here’s the truth: time is passing anyway, so why not use this moment to take control of your health? Whether you’re circling back to resolutions made in...

Back-to-school season comes with early alarms, packed lunches and busy afternoons. And in the South, those after-school hours are still plenty hot.   That’s why in this ParentingU ExtraCredit, April Hamilton, RN, pediatric GI and healthy weight nutrition nurse with...