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Joe Colucci of Howell remembers being nervous about going to the doctor when he was younger. However, once he started seeing Zubaida Sadik, MD, board-certified pediatrician with Sadik and Associates and on staff at CentraState Medical Center, he never felt anxious or afraid about the doctor. [...]
As most parents come to realize, getting your children to eat their vegetables can be an exhausting endeavor. Try as you might, your little ones just don’t want to sit at the dinner table and eat a piece of broccoli, but will scarf down any and all chicken nuggets [...]
Ingredients 1 Large Sweet Potato, Chopped 1 Small Onion, Chopped 1 Cup, Carrots, Chopped 5 oz. Brussels Sprouts, Bottoms Trimmed, Halved (discard loose leaves) 2 Baking Apples, Chopped into Large Pieces 1 Tbsp. Garlic, Minced 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil ½ tsp. Ground Pepper ½ tsp. Coarse Salt Dried Basil [...]
The earliest indicators for ADHD are reports from teachers or other adults who are spending time regularly with the child in a group of similarly aged children and note a significant difference in that child's specific activity level, impulse control, or ability to stay on task, according to Ankur Desai, [...]
The holiday season traditionally means an abundance of food, and usually you find yourself with a lot of leftovers the next day. These healthy recipes will help you turn that unused food into delicious reimagined dishes! Broccoli–Turkey Brunch Casserole Ingredients 1½ cups fat-free milk 1 can (10 ¾ ounces) reduced-fat, reduced-sodium condensed [...]
Pumpkins are one of the most prevailing icons of the fall season, and while they make great decorations, it can be easy to overlook the positive health benefits that can be gained from eating pumpkin-based dishes. Pumpkins are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A and potassium, while being extremely low in calories. [...]
If you're severely overweight and it's starting to affect your health and your life, weight-loss surgery could be the right choice for you. Weight-loss surgery helps you to gradually lose the weight and keep it off. So you can reduce or even eliminate health risks associated with obesity and [...]
Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and it’s not just an older person’s disease. In fact, an estimated one in 10 people who experience a stroke are under the age of 45. If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, you should call 911 immediately to seek expert medical attention. However, [...]
Summer Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries 2 peaches, peeled, seeded and chopped 6 oz. non-fat, peach flavored Greek style yogurt 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened 2 Tbsp. ground flax seed 1/2 cup ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree [...]
Expectant mothers need to be sure they get plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins to help ensure they get the nutrients they need for their unborn baby’s development. The following are two recipes that are ideal for prenatal meals. Chicken Ratatouille Served over rice, this delicious dish is loaded with vegetables [...]
