Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Many area businesses and organizations offer health and wellness options for families. Check the directory below to find something nearby. To narrow your search, select a sub-category in the menu to the left.

Home Modifications for Accessibility, Safety… and Joy

Universal Design is when products and spaces are specifically designed to be usable by all people. Ultimately with home modifications, safety is the need, but independence is the want. ...
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What Parents Must Know Before Filing a Baby Formula Injury Claim

St. Louis has long been recognized for its advanced healthcare facilities, pediatric specialists, and neonatal intensive care units that serve families throughout Missouri and beyond. When a premature infant requires

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What “93% Natural Origin” on a Shampoo Label Actually Means for Your Family

When you flip over a shampoo bottle in the drugstore aisle and see “93% natural origin” stamped across the label, it’s meant to feel reassuring.  read more

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Back-to-School Season Is the Worst Time to Ignore Your Own Immune System

September is not the immune vulnerability window you think it is. The real assault begins in August, when school supply lists land on kitchen counters and sleep schedules collapse into

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Skin Tags: Causes, Safe Removal Options, and When to See a Dermatologist

Skin tags are small, soft, harmless skin growths that commonly appear in areas where the skin experiences friction, such as the neck, underarms, eyelids, groin, and under the breasts. They

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Warmer Days Ahead: Why Our Bodies Need Sunshine

With the warmer months here, plenty of sunny days are ahead, and experts say it’s a good time to get outside. Dr. Neha Vyas, a family medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic, explains why everyone — parents and kids — needs a little sunshine. ...
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Do Kids Need a Strict Bedtime for Summer?

Time for parents to start thinking about summer routines. Dr. Brian Chen, sleep specialist at Cleveland Clinic, discusses what parents need to know about summer sleep schedules. ...
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How ABA Therapy Teaches Daily Living Skills to Autistic Children

Daily living skills shape how autistic children participate in home routines, meet classroom demands, and engage in community activities. Those abilities include dressing, handwashing, toileting, eating, waiting, and following simple

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Ear Infection in Kids: What You Need to Know

When your kid is screaming because of the discomfort of an ear infection, it’s only natural to want to know all you can about them. That is why we’ve written

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What Is Oxytocin Withdrawal?

Oxytocin is often called the “bonding hormone” or “love hormone” for good reason. It plays a central role in emotional connection, trust, intimacy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. When oxytocin levels rise,

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