B’More Healthy

We all feel anxious from time to time, especially when life throws us a curveball. But for many people, anxiety is more than a passing reaction to stress; it can start to affect daily functioning and health. Anxiety disorder is the most common mental health issue among Americans, and it …

For at least a decade, part of my breakfast routine has involved tossing a couple of multivitamins in front of the kids. The original cartoon-shaped chewables were a hit. Now gummies reign supreme. I believe the vitamins help keep my kids healthy, but are they actually necessary? I asked pediatrician …

Think only adults have to worry about high blood pressure? Think again. Although the condition is not as common, pediatric hypertension or high blood pressure is about to be diagnosed more often than in prior years, due to new updates in blood pressure guidelines for children. The efforts to revamp …

School’s in! For some, that means ravenous and grumpy kids when the final bell rings. Molly Stryker, RD, LDN, the in-store nutritionist at Shop Rite of Timonium, is happy to help us navigate snacking options and find balanced ways to satisfy rumbling bellies without spoiling dinner. Fuel up early “Making …

Food trends abound with frappuccinos, frozen yogurt, smoothies, bubble tea and other gotta-have-it items. From social media to mother-daughter dates, I see the evidence almost daily of these fads; we are bombarded almost as frequently with dietary information and misinformation about them. I consulted with Kathryn Violette, RD, LDN, to …

The other day, I jumped in the van to head to the grocery store and got down the street before I noticed I’d left my phone charging at home. Once I realized it, I felt like I was missing a limb and had to resist the urge to turn around …

My first “real” sunglasses were gold Ray Ban aviators. I proudly wore them every day of the summer of 1988 as I sat poolside in a lifeguard stand, twirling a whistle and feeling super cool. Since those days, I almost always have a pair of sunglasses handy when outside, year-round. …

Vaccinations have long been used to minimize the risk of developing specific viruses. More recently, researchers have begun focusing on developing vaccines to prevent cancer. The HPV vaccine, approved by the Food and Drug Administration about a decade ago, is one such exciting development that has resulted from these efforts. …

After kids have been cooped up indoors all winter, the arrival of spring and its attendant warm weather and blooming flowers bring an almost magical quality to the new season; except, that is, for spring allergy sufferers. And children are by no means immune to the problem. In fact, about …

  On Dec. 16 of 2013, just two days after his 23rd birthday, Carroll County native Sean Schmidt would inject what he thought was heroin into his arm, a decision that would end up costing him his life. On that same day Beth Schmidt lost her son, she would also …