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Help Your Child “Spring Forward”

Community News, Health & Wellness, Uncategorized (Wellness), Wellness@Mather

By Nick Patel, DO Our sleep-wake times and internal clock, aka circadian rhythm, are extremely highly regulated bodily functions. The annual Daylight Savings Time “spring forward” can cause disruptions in normal sleep patterns for children and adults. While parents may be more accustomed to the annual change, children may have more trouble adjusting to the…

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Your Dog May Help Prevent Diabetes

Diseases & Conditions, Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Wellness@Mather, Wound Treatment

Taking your dog for a good long walk may be your first step toward preventing diabetes. Diabetes is epidemic in the United States and all around the world. A landmark study by the Diabetes Prevention Program Research group found that lifestyle changes such as following a healthy low-calorie, low-fat diet and introducing moderate physical activity…