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Nov 19, 2018
You Need Sunglasses on the Slopes
UV radiation is present in the winter as well as the summer.
Nov 16, 2018
How to Safely Deep Fry Your Turkey
You don't want your Thanksgiving to go up in flames.
Nov 15, 2018
Holiday Hacks for Type 2 Diabetics
You can navigate the holidays with a few simple tips.
Nov 14, 2018
Don't Let Diabetic Eye Disease Sneak Up on You
If you are one of the 30.3 million Americans with diabetes, you are at risk for diabetic eye disease—including blindness.
Nov 13, 2018
Healthy Holiday Habits
We’re sharing a few of our favorite hacks to satisfy holiday food cravings, enjoy holiday parties, and prioritize your health.
Nov 05, 2018
Sports Injuries and Age
Athletes get hurt. However, their age may play a role in the injuries they sustain.
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Top 5 Women's Health Concerns (According to The Scope Radio's Listeners)
Nov 19, 2018
Women, surprisingly or not, are very concern about breast health. Our health is important to us and we like to be reminded that we're actually normal. As The Seven Domains of Women's Health celebrates five years, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones chats with the show's producer about the top five health concerns for women, according to listeners—breast health takes the top two spot.
Play NowParenting Preteens: Advice from a Pediatrician
Nov 16, 2018
"They grow up so fast." For some parents, this fact of life makes it difficult to stop micromanaging their teens; for other parents, it causes them to stop teaching life skills at a crucial stage of development. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner helps parents find the golden mean of parenting preteens when it comes to eating, sleeping, and exercising.
Play NowHow to Treat Skin Conditions on the Foot
Nov 9, 2018
Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat those issues without a trip to the doctor.
Play NowHidden Sugars Could Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Nov 5, 2018
How much sugar is too much for kids? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that a sugar-loaded diet contributes to childhood obesity. She recommends that children have no more than 45 grams of sugar in a day—the equivalent of about 15 sugar cubes—even when it comes to foods that we generally consider healthy, such as fruit juice and yogurt.
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