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Child's parents ride bicycle behind child who is still learning.
Health and Wellness | June 30, 2025

How to Keep Kids Active: 5 Easy Fitness Tips for Parents

Learn simple ways to keep kids active, limit screen time, prevent childhood obesity, and build healthy habits for lifelong wellness.
Thumbnail for video page featuring Dr. Wangberg discussing food allergies, symptoms and treatments.
Health and Wellness | June 27, 2025

What Causes Food Allergies? (video/podcast)

Food allergies can be serious. Learn how they develop, common triggers and treatments with expert advice from a Scripps allergist.
Health and Wellness | June 9, 2025

8 Tips to Reduce Screen Time for Adults

Cut back on screen time with these eight expert tips to improve your physical and mental health in today's digital world.
Thumbnail featuring Dr. Urbina discussing how to maintain a healthy gut.
Health and Wellness | May 28, 2025

Maintaining a Healthy Gut: What to Eat and Avoid (video/podcast)

Scripps primary care physician Katherine Urbina explains how a healthy gut supports your digestive system. Learn what to eat and avoid.
A primary care doctor checks the foot of a little girl who injured herself while playing. She sought immediate help at an urgent care clinic.
Health and Wellness | May 20, 2025

What Is Urgent Care For?

Find out whether your minor injury should have you going to urgent care, walk-in clinic, the ER or your primary care physician.
A bottle of salt spilling. Too much salt is not good for your health.
Health and Wellness | April 22, 2025

How Does Salt Intake Impact Your Heart?

Salt aids fluid balance and muscle function. But too much raises blood pressure and heart risks. Most sodium hides in processed foods.
Health and Wellness | April 21, 2025

7 Tips to Control Your Food Cravings

Curb your food cravings and stick to a healthy diet with these tips, from balanced meals to smart snack planning.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2025

How Are Pets Good for Your Health?

Studies show pets can improve your health. They encourage you to exercise and help reduce high blood pressure, stress and more.
Health and Wellness | April 9, 2025

How Do You Treat Insect Bites and Stings?

Insect bites and stings are usually harmless. But some can be serious and require medical care. Learn the signs and symptoms.
Health and Wellness | April 4, 2025

What Are Recommended Servings of Fruits and Vegetables?

Learn the recommended amounts and health benefits of fruits and vegetables, crucial yet often missing from our diets.