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Simple Health Hacks To Teach Kids Healthy Habits for Life

Raising children is a rewarding - and challenging - adventure. As parents, it's our job to keep our children happy and healthy. Keeping them...

Cheers to a Healthy Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, so too does the season of runny noses, wheezing and a cacophony of coughing coming into my office. Each...

What Smartphone Use Right Before Bed Does to a Child’s Brain

Smartphone use before sleep isn’t a good idea for anyone -- least of all children. In fact, this habit can be especially harmful for...

I Tasted School Food (and I Liked It)

Chesterfield County is aiming to change the reputation of the much maligned school lunch.For the second year, Chesterfield hosted a Food Fair where more...

How I Saw A Nutritionist for Practically Free, What I Learned...

I find myself having a lot of conversations about food lately. This isn't entirely unusual, as it is one of my favorite subjects, but...

Possible Measles Case in Fairfax County

UPDATE from the Fairfax County: The confirmatory test result for the suspected measles case has come back negative. Although this was not a positive...

Delicious and Nutritious Kid-Friendly Holiday Delights

By Valerie Pulley, RDN MARTIN’S Food Markets“Tis the holiday season and a wonderful time to connect with family and friends! Of course, it’s also the...