Photo by Ben Wicks The specter of COVID-19 has loomed large over the past few years, casting a long shadow on every aspect of life, including the delicate realm of children’s health. While initially perceived as relatively shielded from the virus’s wrath, the long-term impact on their well-being has become increasingly apparent. These after-effects demand…
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Reversing Diabetes Through Lifestyle: Making Better Choices
Photo by Jasmin Schreiber Reversing diabetes through lifestyle is ideally how we should deal with the debilitating disease, but there are times when we can no longer reverse the negative effects. But before we can get to the point of no return, healthy eating and exercise can help prevent diabetes from spiraling out of control….
Embracing The Unique Gifts of Children with Down Syndrome
Photo by Pavol Štugel on Unsplash Every child is born with their own set of unique gifts and talents that make them special. Children with Down syndrome, in particular, possess a remarkable array of strengths and qualities that deserve recognition and celebration. Embracing and nurturing these gifts are what parents of these children should do, as it creates…
The Cost of Drugs: The Impact of the Opioid Crisis
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch As laid out in Maryjo’s July In August, the impact of the opioid crisis in America remains understated as to how drug addiction harms American families. Drugs, whether we like them or not, have been totally ingrained into the fabric of America. There is a reason why the stereotype of the…
Life of Kids with Cancer and Dealing with It
Photo by Thirdman Let’s look at what goes on in the life of a child with cancer and how both kids and parents power through such a difficult time. Every day, kids with cancer have to endure the physical and emotional pain of a disease they shouldn’t have as a child. As if being diagnosed…