(ARA) - It's not unusual to see viruses make headlines, but the recent threat of H1N1 swine flu has captured everyone's attention. On June 11, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised the H1N1 pandemic status to level six, indicating an international pandemic. This change has left many people wondering what they can do to keep themselves and their families healthy.
Read more: Fun outdoor activities that will motivate your kids
(ARA) - These days it's not uncommon for children to spend more time in front of the TV and computer than they do playing outside. When the weather is nice, this leaves many parents a bit perplexed.
Keeping kids physically active is an important part of a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle. So how do you get your kids excited about going outside? Here are some ideas sure to get you and your kids fired up about outdoor fun.
Read more: Guide for keeping kids healthy as they head back to school
(ARA) - As children head back to school, parents face another season of fighting cold and flu germs. In an average year, children catch six to 10 colds. In families with children who are in school, the number of colds per child can be as high as 12 a year, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease.
"The change in weather during back-to-school season is the ideal environment for cold- and flu-causing viruses to thrive," says Lauren Feder, M.D., author of Natural Baby and Childcare (Hatherleigh Press. 2006). "And with crowded classrooms, your children are more likely to come in contact with germs that could get them sick. That's why now is the best time to learn what you can do to reduce the chances of your family getting sick.”
