An Anxious Generation: Anxiety in Teens and Young Adults
Adults with jobs and family responsibilities may long for the carefree days of youth, but studies show that today’s young adults have plenty of [...]
Supporting Children Amidst a Backdrop of Gun Violence
Like many U.S. cities, Philadelphia is struggling with a rising tide of gun violence. During this calendar year alone, there were 957 nonfatal and [...]
What to Expect When Meeting with a Nutritionist: Pregnancy and Nutrition
While fueling your body with good nutrients is always important, it’s especially important when you’re expecting. I am currently pregnant with a little girl [...]
Be Vigilant to Prevent Child Abuse
Sadly, some 4 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. In Pennsylvania, a total of 32,919 cases of [...]
Let’s Talk Nutrition: The Basics of Healthy Eating
Eating well is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and overall good health. It reduces your risk for many diseases, supports your muscles, [...]
Ten Tips for Coping With Concern Over a Child’s Weight
Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. It’s more and more common, and it has only gotten worse during the [...]
Here Comes the Sun: Sun Protection Tips for Kids
I’m grateful to be living during a time when we know how damaging the sun’s rays can be. My mother has told me stories [...]
Summer Wellness Series
If you missed our Summer Virtual Wellness Series, you're in luck! We have them recorded, just for you! Each season, we partner with the [...]
Forgetting to Eat…and Other Nutritional Pitfalls of New Parenthood
When I was eight months pregnant, my friend — who was trying to explain the early days of parenthood to me — reported that when [...]
Preparing for Flu Season in the Age of COVID-19
By Dr. Ellen Riccobene, Independence Blue Cross While it may seem like we’ve just packed away our summer clothes, preparations for the 2020-2021 influenza (flu) [...]
Tips for Your Best Mondays
1. Get Some Sleep You're never too old for a bedtime. Getting enough sleep is crucial for cognitive function that helps you to make [...]
Making Mealtime Meaningful
Originally posted on Y-USA ymca.netEating together as a family can strengthen your relationships at home and help young people learn to be better friends at [...]
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