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Naturally Savvy: Keep Lunchboxes Interesting and Healthy

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

By Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer

For most parents, having school-aged children means you’re on lunch duty for 10 months. So how do you keep kids interested in eating lunches that are relatively healthy instead of ditching them for the alluring fast- or junk food they see the other scarfing down? The answer is in a little creativity and variety on a daily basis, with an emphasis on serving real food.

Most school lunches revolve around the traditional sandwich because it’s easy to make and kids can eat it with their hands. And sandwiches are, indeed, fine to include in lunches, but it’s wise to move beyond this obvious choice at least some of the time.

The Kid’s Doctor: Cell Phones and Cancer: Get Your Hands Off That Phone!

Rina Risper14 years ago04 mins

The World Health Organization recently announced that radiation from cell phones may cause cancer.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
www.kidsdr.com

ILooking for a great gift for your favorite high school or college grad? Pick up a hands-free headset for their cell phone. There’s a healthy reason behind this. The World Health Organization (WHO) just announced that radiation from cell phones may cause cancer.

Interpersonal EDGE: Tired of Bad Luck? Read This!

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I am feeling demoralized and depressed about the way my career has gone for the last five years. It seems like every time I get a break, it turns out to be disappointing in the end. Why does work (and life) need to be so hard? Other people seem to have it easy. What am I doing wrong?

The Kid’s Doctor: Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Back

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

This disease is most often seen in young children,
especially toddlers.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.

www.kidsdr.com

I’ve been seeing a lot of cases of “hand, foot and mouth disease” (HFM) in the office lately. This illness is usually caused by a Coxsackie virus A-16, a member of the enteroviral family. These viruses are typically seen in the summer and early fall. (Don’t worry, this illness is not related to “hoof and mouth” disease seen in animals.)

Interpersonal EDGE: Help Co-Worker Bent on Self-Destruction?

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. I have a good friend at work who lately seems to be on a path of self-destruction. She is showing up late at work, not submitting her work on schedule, and generally is putting her job at risk. I’ve been trying to cover for her, but that is starting to put my job at risk. I can’t afford to lose my job, but I feel bad for my friend. How can I deal with this?

Caretakers Syndrome: Neglecting Your Needs When Caring for Another

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

There are some practical steps that have proven to be beneficial in resolving some of these feelings encountered by those with the Caretakers Syndrome.

By Dessina King, LPN

Whether you are charged with caring for a special needs child, an elderly parent, or a debilitated spouse, fulfilling the role of caregiver can be an arduous task. From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, you are caring for someone who can’t care for themselves. Their needs always come first. Your day is consumed with where they have to be, what they need to eat, what medicines need to be given, and every other aspect of their daily activities.

But what happens when you just don’t feel like it that day?

Interpersonal EDGE: Can Co-Workers Be True Friends?

Rina Risper14 years ago06 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube
Tribune Media Services

Q. I have several co-workers I consider friends whom I’ve talked with quite candidly about how I feel about our team and personal issues in my marriage. Now I’m hearing some of this information in our office grapevine, and I’m really upset. How can I make sure that what I say to my friends stays private?

News Spotlight: HUD AND LOUISIANA ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO END LEGAL CHALLENGE TO ROAD HOME PROGRAM

Rina Risper14 years ago08 mins

Approximately 1,300 homeowners in four parishes to receive $62 million in additional compensation

The Kid’s Doctor: No More Fever Phobia!

Rina Risper14 years ago07 mins

Even though a feverish child may look pathetic, he/she may not need medical treatment. CREDIT: Fotolia.com.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D.
Tribune Media Services
www.kidsdr.com

Parental concerns about children with fever continue to be the primary reason for phone calls to pediatricians’ offices, visits to the doctor and late-night trips to the ER. The term “fever phobia” is not new, and one of the hardest things to “teach” parents is the mantra: Fever is your friend.

Interpersonal EDGE: Out of Options with Rude Co-Worker?

Rina Risper14 years ago05 mins

By Dr. Daneen Skube

Tribune Media Services

Q. I work with one rude co-worker and have tried everything to get along with him. It seems like the nicer I am, the worse he acts. Do you have any suggestions on how to shape up an especially rude co-worker?