Parents Ask: Weight Lifting

May 11, 2015 | Health & Fitness, Medical, Parents Ask, Teen Issues

By Kim Heitzmann Q: I have a 11-year-old son who is very active and plays multiple sports. He has been asking to start a weight training program but I am concerned he is too young. Is it safe for children, “tweens” or teens to lift weights? Susan – Glendale A: Any...

Parents Ask: Early Dental Care

May 11, 2015 | Medical, Parents Ask

By Leigh-Ann Schuerman, D.M.D. Q: “I know early dental care is important for children but how early should I start and when should I take my son to his first dental exam?” – Linda in Goodyear A: Babies need a proper oral care regimen beginning at birth. Parents...

Active Families Active Kids

May 11, 2015 | Medical

By Sue Breding “Ready to go play?” asks Miles’ dad, Russell Horton. “Yes!” two-year-old Miles responds gleefully. With that exchange the duo kicks off their shoes. In stocking-feet, they hit the enormous room at a local Valley gymnastics center for the facility’s open...

Ready for the Heat?

Apr 29, 2015 | Medical

By Nora Heston Tarte   With an average high temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit in July, it’s important for Arizonians to watch their backs – and their fronts – when it comes to sun safety. There were 65,647 people in the United States diagnosed with...