6-12 years Archives

What is norovirus?

January 18, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.

Can healthy foods really boost your immune system?

January 14, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

While warding off sickness requires a daily commitment to healthy choices beyond just nutrition, eating a well-balanced, colorful diet can also help you avoid common pitfalls.

Creating a family emergency plan and disaster kit

January 10, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autumn Safety, Right Feature, Spring Safety, Summer Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

The more families prepare themselves with a family emergency plan and disaster kit, the better off they’ll be if an emergency strikes.

8 winter vegetables to keep you healthy this season

January 9, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

There are several variations of winter vegetables that can keep your body and mind in top-notch condition, even in freezing temperatures.

Managing asthma in school: A guide for parents

January 7, 2019/1 Comment/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Learning and School, Respiratory, Right Feature, School Health/by Rise and Shine

Asthma is a leading cause of school absenteeism, accounting for 30% of all missed school days or about 14 million absences each school year.