Month: July 2025

Your back-to-school guide

As summer ends, families can prepare for the school year by familiarizing kids with their new environment, establishing routines, and setting up designated spaces for school items. Addressing concerns, shopping wisely, ensuring adequate sleep, and allowing downtime are also crucial to ease transitions and foster independence while supporting children’s emotional well-being. (AI-generated excerpt)

Stress-Busting Anthology

Stress is a common challenge that can weaken immune function. To cope better, establish positive habits: eat healthier, reduce caffeine intake, practice deep breathing, and exercise regularly. Supplements may also help fill nutrient gaps. BetsyHealth emphasizes community support and urges consultation with healthcare providers before starting any new health regimen. (AI-Generated excerpt)

Turning to the breath and body for more balanced sleep

Pain can severely disrupt sleep, creating a cycle of fatigue and heightened sensitivity. While medications are common, breathwork and meditation can alleviate discomfort and enhance sleep quality. Integrating breath awareness into daily activities fosters relaxation and pain management, promoting better health and restoring sleep’s vital functions. (AI-generated excerpt)

Forever Chemicals: The pervasive substances that may affect bone health 

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are synthetic chemicals widespread since the 1950s, known for their persistence in both the environment and human bodies. Found in various products, they pose health risks, particularly affecting children and bone health. Exposure is linked to severe reproductive and developmental issues, along with increased cancer risks. (AI-generated excerpt)

The big problem with microplastics

Microplastics are ubiquitous in the environment, with North Americans consuming and inhaling tens of thousands annually. They pollute air, water, and food, raising significant health concerns. Entrepreneurs are innovating solutions, such as bacteria that degrade plastics and exploring biodegradable alternatives like PHAs to reduce pollution. (AI-generated excerpt)