The Kid’s Doctor: It’s ‘wheezing season’ for asthma patients!
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.Cold season is hanging on, and as parents of children with asthma know, winter colds are often accompanied by wheezing.
Health & Advice
By Sue Hubbard, M.D.Retire Smart:The Dow’s record barely noticed
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
Has the magic worn off? Despite all of the fanfare and fancy graphics from financial outlets, the public reaction to the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new all-time nominal high seemed downright muted. Or as a recent radio caller said, “The record didn’t feel as good this time around!”
The Kid’s Doctor: Children and cholesterol: Screening tests are a good idea
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. I recently attended a conference for my continuing education (I still love going to school!) and one of the topics was “Universal Cholesterol Screening in Children.” While adults have known the importance of healthy cholesterol levels for a long time, there’s more and more data to validate the need for children to have their cholesterol levels monitored, as well.
Retire Smart: How to talk to your parents about money
By Jill Schlesinger
Tribune Media Services
“How can I talk to my parents about money? Every time I try to bring up the topic, my mother gets paranoid and the conversation deteriorates quickly.” It is hard to balance being a responsible adult child, while not seeming like you are prying. Even if your loved ones appear to be financially self-sufficient, neurologists say that cognitive ability starts sliding as early as 60.
Interpersonal Edge: Stop workplace drama queens
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Media Services
Q. I am so tired of the personal drama in my workplace. It seems like a lot of my coworkers constantly search out any reason to go on and on about what is unfair, or how people are mean, or they never get what they deserve. Honestly, I’m fine with problem-solving but sick of hysteria. Is there a way to get coworkers to focus on solutions?
The Kid’s Doctor: Teen pregnancy rates dropping, but risk remains
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. May was National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Although I think this should be a topic of attention year round, it’s good to be reminded about the importance of educating our children about their sexuality.
Interpersonal Edge: Getting What You Want at Work!
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Media Services
Q. I notice there are two schools of thought about getting ahead at work: the altruistic (if you help others, you’ll get good things) and the aggressive (go ahead and run people over if it gets you what you want). Neither of these approaches seem right to me. Is there any other alternative?
The Kid’s Doctor: Online alcohol sales fueling underage drinking
By Sue Hubbard, M.D. What do you know about online alcohol sales? I must admit that I knew little about this industry and was amazed with some of the statistics I recently discovered while reading an article in the September 2012 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. If you’re the parent of a ‘tween or teen, here’s another topic for discussion and for monitoring.
Interpersonal Edge: Learn better ways to deliver bad news to coworkers
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Media Services
Q. Sometimes, in my job, I have to say things that make people mad. You often talk about how to be diplomatic with coworkers. Is there a way to deliver bad news that doesn’t annoy people?
Interpersonal Edge: Want a promotion? Make mistakes
By Dr. Daneen SkubeTribune Media Services
Q. I have a job where the same thing never happens twice. I end up making a lot of mistakes. My boss says mistakes are just part of the learning curve, but I get so upset I shake when I realize I messed up. How can I develop more self-confidence?