Obesity Prevention Written by Stacy Kolbash, RD Registered Dietitian    As part of the Brenner FIT program at Brenner Children’s Hospital, participants are encouraged to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. “Fruits and vegetables should be one of the fundamentals of any diet,” said Stacy Kolbash, a registered dietitian who works with Brenner FIT. “Fruits and vegetables provide a wide range of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals your body needs to maintain good health and energy levels. Fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease and promotes a healthy immune system.” Read more...

Children and Summer Injuries Written by Despina Demestihas Dalton, M.D.    The weather is getting warmer and school is out. Children everywhere will be playing outdoors more. Injuries are a part of summer life and children are particularly vulnerable. There are several things parents and caretakers can do to help minimize or eliminate summer time injuries.   Read more...   SKIN CANCER: 101 Written by Dr. Mary Ann Contogiannis    It is that time of year again: swimming at the beach, lounging by the pool, gardening and many other outdoor activities await you.  So what are you doing to protect the largest organ in your body?  That’s right, your skin is the largest organ you have. Read more...   Obesity Prevention Written by Dr. Joseph Skelton    Did you know that nearly 50 percent of children in Forsyth County, North Carolina, USA are obese? The health consequences of being overweight during childhood include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, joint problems, liver problems, and sleep and emotional problems. Read more...   Spring Allergies and Children: Pollen is in the Air Written by Despina Demestihas Dalton, M.D.    By Despina Demestihas Dalton M.D: Ah! Spring. It's that time of year again. Sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing... Pollen is in the air, allergies are upon us. Children and adults are affected. But for children it can affect their sleep, their school performance, social activities, sports activities and even their ability to have a pet! These simple things can leave long lasting reluctance to enjoy the outdoors.   Read more...

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