Congenital heart defects (CHD), also known as congenital heart disease, are the most common type of birth defect and affect approximately 8 babies per 1,000 live births. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 4,800 babies in the United States are born with a congenital heart [...]

You’ve probably seen the TV commercials about holiday gifts: Mom loves that diamond necklace and Dad flips for the sports car in the driveway with a big bow on top. But wait a minute! Kids can’t afford to buy such expensive gifts. Most kids don’t even have jobs. So what do you do if you [...]

If you are planning on a Winter Break Vacation, these safety tips are essential for the safety of your family and children! With snow comes outdoor activities like sled riding, skiing, snowboarding and ice skating. Thousands of children suffer injuries during these activities that may be prevented. Helmets are essential for many outdoor winter activities. The [...]

As the cold, dark days of winter settle in, you may feel sad and slowed down.  Depression is more common this time of year.  Dr. Norman Rosenthal, MD, psychiatrist and author of Winter Blues:  Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder estimates 4% of adults experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a debilitating depression [...]

Every parent knows that raising a child is one of life’s most fulfilling challenges.  But if your child has a chronic illness, condition, or disability, your role takes on an even greater purpose.  You are more than a loving parent-you’re also your child’s primary health advocate. Maintaining your family’s financial health is not impossible.  With [...]

Mom and dad-they’re two of the most important people in your life.  You probably see at least one of them every day and, over your lifetime, they’re likely to influence you more than anyone else you will meet.  So if you dad worships, say, the Philadelphia Eagles, you’re likely to grow up being a big [...]

  Allergies are a major cause of illness in the United States affecting one in five people of all ages. It is a condition when your immune system reacts to a specific substance in you, while it is harmless to other people. When you are having an allergic reaction, it is your immune system that is [...]