Nutrition

Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids

Playing Outside: Why It’s Important for Kids

No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is good for kids! There is scientific evidence that playing outside improves health, and children all ages love it. Nature is all around us. We don't necessarily need to travel far to enjoy nature. Your family can connect with nature in a school playground, backyard, table-top garden, or virtually. There are also many ways to find out what parks are nearby based on zip code, including some that you can get to by walking or taking public transportation. Many public green spaces have features and programs for all ages and abilities. Playing…
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When Making Health Care Decisions, Your Voice Matters

When Making Health Care Decisions, Your Voice Matters

Sharing your values and preferences helps doctors provide the best care, an ob-gyn explains. By Dr. Catherine Witkop My patient “Valerie” comes to me with a decision: which birth control to use. As her ob-gyn, it’s my job to help her choose the correct method. I know many things about Valerie: her age, height, weight, medical history, etc. From our many conversations over the years, I also know she and her husband want to start a family but aren’t quite ready yet. Valerie travels for work and trains for triathlons in her free time. When a doctor helps you decide,…
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