5 Rapid Health Tips from Living Children
With a steady flow of new research on children’s health, it can be challenging to find reliable information. We’ve got you covered! After verifying the facts, we reached out to those most affected by this information: kids. We consulted our in-house experts—the children of the staff at alive.com—about various health topics that concern them. 01…
10 Essential Supplements for a Joyful Summer
When the warm, summer days finally arrive, we seize the opportunity to create travel arrangements, plan family outings, and perhaps unwind by the pool. However, as our calendars become busier, our bodies often require additional care to adapt to changes in routine and temperature. Here are ten essential supplements to help you feel your best…
Engage in Daily Play to Maintain Your Health
It’s all about play and enjoyment Not every physical activity has to be competitive to offer benefits. Research consistently suggests that children aged two to five should engage in moderate activity throughout the day, while those between six and 17 require at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise daily to support their physical…
Childhood Ear Infections
Antibiotics as a Solution for Ear Infections Antibiotics are not always the primary method of treating ear infections in children. Understanding natural treatment options and recognizing when antibiotics are necessary can be beneficial. Middle ear infection, known as otitis media, is a leading reason for pediatric visits to doctors. Traditionally, antibiotics are the go-to treatment,…
Bless you!
With cold and flu season approaching, it’s essential to strengthen our immune systems. Proper nutrition, careful supplementation, and good hygiene practices can help keep your family healthy. With September here, the return to school often means a resurgence of colds for many households. The colder months facilitate the spread of germs, and families with younger…
Adolescents and Social Media
New Generation Divide For many parents and grandparents, the constant connection of their children and grandchildren to music players, cell phones, video game consoles, and computers remains puzzling. Nowadays, when teenagers bring an apple to school, it’s more likely to be a cellphone than a piece of fruit. Often referred to as the “iGeneration,” these…
Fast Fitness for Tweens and Teens
Excessive Screen Time and Lack of Exercise Impacting Youth Excessive screen time combined with insufficient physical activity is negatively affecting adolescents. Engage your children in quick fitness exercises to guide them toward a healthier lifestyle. The 2012 Active Healthy Kids Canada report indicates that 63 percent of children’s after-school hours are spent in sedentary pursuits….
Skincare
Children are particularly sensitive to the chemicals present in personal care items. Minimizing their exposure to these chemicals can be achieved by opting for organic skincare products. Children are particularly sensitive to the chemicals present in personal care items. Minimizing their exposure to these chemicals can be achieved by opting for organic skincare products. Wrinkles,…
Tree Nut Butters and Alternatives to Nut Butters
Explore the Tasty Variety of Nut and Seed Spreads Explore the delightful realm of nut and seed spreads. With peanut bans becoming commonplace in many schools, you can broaden your child’s nutritious lunch choices. A Nostalgic Classic: The PB and J Few creations can bring us back to our childhood quite like the timeless peanut…
The Influence of Cartoon Characters on Food Choices
The Appeal of Cartoon Characters in Healthy Food Marketing Cartoon characters can make nutritious foods more attractive to children, but is any form of marketing directed at kids acceptable? It may not be shocking, but it offers potential as a marketing strategy: children are more inclined to select apples adorned with a recognizable cartoon character…
