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Helping Families Stay Healthy
4760 Sawmill Road, Columbus, OH 43235


Avoid Dehydration This Summer!

Proper hydration is often overlooked! Water is great for moderate exercises but sports drinks can be useful for intense workouts. Sports drinks bring the added benefit of replacing lost electrolytes, but bring with them the added calories. Dehydration can bring fatigue, dizziness or headaches, but can be avoided. A simple rule of thumb is to drink eight 8oz glasses of water per day.

We are proud to offer Sports Camp Physicals!

We offer easy school, camp and sports physicals. You can rest easy knowing your child is fully prepared and compliant with all camp requirements before they head out the door. These exams are a way to ensure that you or your child is healthy and physically prepared for the whatever they have planned. These physical exams also check whether he or she is up-to-date with current immunizations for their age. These camp physicals are quick, easy and without hassle. Talk to us about what you need for the upcoming season.

Research: Exercise Helps Children Cope With Stress

Research suggests that exercise seems aids children by helping them with stress. The CDC recommends a least 1 hr of physical activity per day.

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Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease with a Mediterranean Diet

If you want to reduce your risk of heart disease, a major study says a Mediterranean diet is the answer.

In (among other foods): Fruits, Veggies, Whole Grain, Nuts, Olive Oil,  Fish
Out: Red Meats and Sweets
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Preventing Youth Concussions

The Ohio Department of Health is taking steps to prevent sports-related concussions among young people.
“The Ohio Department of Health is posting information online to help youth sports referees, coaches and volunteers comply with new rules aimed at protecting young athletes.”

Painful knees? There are solutions.

What can be done to soothe aging knees? Squats and straight leg lifts can be effective.

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