By almost any measure, childhood has changed dramatically in the past 20 years. Many children now spend hours each day using smartphones, tablets, computers, televisions, and gaming devices. While technology offers educational benefits and convenience, a growing body of research suggests that excessive recreational screen time may interfere with healthy brain development, learning, emotional regulation,

By Dr. Shan Jackson | Healthy Just Feels Right As parents, grandparents, and caregivers, we all want to see our children thrive—not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. When a child struggles with focus, impulsive behavior, mood swings, or hyperactivity, many families immediately look for external causes. While there are certainly many factors

Many parents seek chiropractic care for their children in hopes of improving comfort, mobility, posture, athletic performance, or overall well-being. Pediatric chiropractic care has grown in popularity over the past two decades, with many chiropractors offering services for infants, children, and teenagers. However, before deciding whether chiropractic care is appropriate for a child, parents should

Every generation believes the world is changing faster than the one before it. In many ways, today’s parents are navigating challenges unlike any in history. Children are growing up surrounded by smartphones, social media, artificial intelligence, endless entertainment, academic pressures, and packed schedules. While technology has brought incredible opportunities, it has also made protecting our

As winter approaches, many people experience a decrease in spirits and energy levels – a phenomenon often referred to as seasonal mood changes or the “winter blues.” Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that strikes at the same time every year, usually in the fall and winter, and affects individuals differently, with

In our fast-paced lives, getting sick is something no one has time for, yet it’s an unfortunate reality that can disrupt everything from work to personal plans. Thankfully, a flu shot or COVID vaccine takes just minutes to check off your to-do list, and they could save you from not only days of illness but

Dr. Jeffrey S. Rohr, a retired local physician renowned for his expertise in LASIK laser vision correction and cataract surgery, served the Grand Blanc community and its surroundings for over 20 years before retiring from his ophthalmology practice in 2022. “I loved my patients and staff,” said Rohr. “I was incredibly proud of my medical

Navigating men’s health requires careful consideration and expertise. That’s why we spoke with Sam Englender, Physician Assistant at Hamilton Community Health Network, to share some ways that men can maintain a healthy body and mind, including why they should focus on their mental health, visit the doctor and limit alcohol consumption. So, let’s talk a

We know that Flint is a city full of resilience, strength and spirit – but it also is a city faced with economic hardships, environmental crises and systemic disparities that present challenges. As a therapist, Albert Ujkaj, LMSW, Director of Behavioral Health at Hamilton Community Health Network has witnessed firsthand the impact these factors have

As we age, the journey from reading with a flashlight under the covers to holding menus at arm’s length to embracing bifocals – or even trifocals – suggests that changes in vision are an inevitable aspect of growing older. That was the journey Maura had experienced in her 68 years. She has worn glasses for