Open lines of communication with your child
Mental Wellness Month article urges parents to talk openly about mental health and reduce stigma. It cites Canada Youth Mental Health data, stresses listening and validating experiences, and provides practical tips like modeling self care, using simple language, and discussing thoughts safely.
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Staci
Canada
Keeping colds and viruses at bay in flu season
The piece advises basic hygiene and vaccination steps to curb respiratory illnesses including influenza and the now dominant COVID-19 M.1 variant. It stresses hand washing for 20 seconds, masking in crowds, ventilation, and vaccination uptake, with guidance for children and caregivers and how to access testing and treatment options like Paxlovid and Tamiflu.
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U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
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Probiotics and Postbiotics in Gut Brain Health
A column explains the gut brain axis and how 100 trillion microorganisms influence mood and disease. It notes serotonin production in the gut, links to anxiety Parkinsons and Alzheimer’s, and discusses prebiotic and postbiotic strategies plus dietary fiber. Dr. Ken Walker signs off with contact info.
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Thomas Luckey
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