Health & Wellness

Numerous research studies indicate children and youth have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Forced into remote learning and physically isolated from their peers and activities, many have suffered declines in social, emotional, physical and academic health. And...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goOmKWIbbgA SFBAM recently talked with Dr. Michael Goran, PhD. - Co-director of the USC Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute and professor of pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles - about all things sugar, including newly-released studies showing Type...

I grew up eating dessert every day after dinner, but I didn’t continue that tradition when I became a mom. In fact, I don’t serve dessert at all.  Why I Don’t Serve Dessert I don’t think that serving dessert to kids...

Losing weight is hard. Eating yummy snacks while still losing weight? That can seem downright impossible. Finding vegan alternatives that help you lose weight (and taste good) can be a frustrating endeavor (unless you’ve got a chef on hand). The...

This past spring, I decided to focus on my health and fitness goals. I took up running and intermittent fasting. It’s been an excellent journey that has tested my resolve, through sore limbs, irritability, and hunger pangs for unhealthy...

Adding a jump rope to your workout routine can help you burn more calories, improve your heart health, and strengthen your bones. Jumping rope can be challenging at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and talking with your children about immunizations (or vaccinations) can be complicated. Make it as simple as you possibly can. Please don’t forget that your child must have the language and cognitive skills...

Back-to-School is an exciting and often nerve-wracking time for families. Anticipation mixed with nerves flows between kids and parents - often equally. It can be a cycle of comforting combined with crying - including tears of joy - for...

Editor’s Note: This video is part of the ongoing allergy series in partnership with Columbia Allergy. To learn more about allergies, eczema, and related topics, please refer to our Allergy Guide! Do you or your loved ones get a stomach ache after eating...

San Francisco Bay Area's Ultimate Guide to Holistic Well-Being, Family Finances, Mental Health, Professional Development, Estate Planning, and more! Focus Group by Schlesinger is part of Schlesinger Group, a major marketing research company that provides consumers like you the opportunity to...