Archive of: Family Health

	Title	Issue
	It’s Tick Time! Tips to Help Prevent Tickborne Diseases A warm spring and the onset of summer means Oklahomans are enjoying outdoor activities. But a bite from a tick could quickly put a damper on the fun. Here are helpful tips to prevent tick bites. Oklahoma State Department of Health	June 2013
	Tips for a Healthy Dad Father’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s that time of year where we all take time to be thankful for our fathers and husbands. As such, it’s always a good time for dad to take a general assessment of his overall health. (Go ahead and remind him if you need to!) After all, the idea is to keep those dads healthy and happy and with us for as long as possible. Shannon Fields	June 2013
	Avoiding Prescrption Drug Abuse In 2010, Oklahoma had the fourth highest unintentional poisoning death rate in the United States. In fact, prescription drug abuse has become Oklahoma’s fastest-growing drug problem, and it is one to which no one is immune. Shannon Fields	May 2013
	10 Superfoods for Good Health There are several foods that can be included in anyone’s diet to improve heart health. These foods, rich in phytonutrients, actually prevent and repair damage to cells with every bite. Shannon Fields	April 2013
	Healthy Recipe Ideas Looking for healthy recipes that your kids will actually eat? Look no further than these healthy crowd pleasers! Stephanie Clinton & Kathryne Taylor	April 2013
	Battling Childhood Obesity The prevalence of childhood obesity is growing at an exponential rate. When you learn that the repercussions of childhood obesity carry into adulthood—and lead to long-term negative health consequences—it may cause you to worry. And it should. Here are some tips to battling childhood obesity—plus, healthy recipe ideas you can make at home. Mari Farthing	April 2013
	Spring Sports Preparation Spring is fast approaching, and many parents and students are starting to think about preparing for spring sports. With increasing media attention about the potential dangers of sports injuries, it’s important for student athletes to carefully condition their bodies to minimize the risk of injury. Shannon Fields	March 2013
	A Teachable Moment—Are You Sleepy? Are you tired? Me too! But, guess what…your child or teen is probably even more tired. In fact, eighty percent of teens, and nearly seventy percent of kids under ten are sleep deprived. Sleep deprivation can be a significant problem for kids, interfering with almost every aspect of their lives. Dr. Susan Bartell	February 2013
	15 Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves If you’ve been looking to pare down to the bare necessities in the new year, consider keeping these things on hand in your medicine cabinet. These staple items will assure that most basic needs can be met, even those which may be unexpected. Shannon Fields	February 2013
	Non-Invasive Cosmetic Procedures As the new year commences, many people opt to make changes in their lives. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures often pick up early in the new year, as people find themselves longing for a fresher, more youthful appearance. Shannon Fields	January 2013