Asthma in children is the leading cause of missed school days and a leading cause of hospitalization. Asthma in children results in nearly 700,000 emergency room visits each year, according to the American Lung Association. There is no cure for asthma in children, but the condition can be managed and controlled.
Medical professionals, subject experts, parents and kids talk about the changes that can be made to combat childhood obesity. Small changes, big differences.
Subject matter experts and those personally affected by domestic violence talk about their experience, warning signs, and where to turn to for assistance.
Food safety is making sure you handle, store and cook food properly to prevent food poisoning. It's also knowing what to look for—and what to look out for—when you're dining out.
Experts discuss factors that contribute to one's mental health as well as possible treatments. Those who have been affected talk of their personal experiences.
Who is at risk for a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Almost everyone who is having sex. Learn how to talk to your teens about safe sex and abstinence. Learn to protect yourself and—if you decide to have sex—how to talk openly and honestly with sexual partners. Know the facts, know your risk, act responsibly.
Experts touch on events that may lead to a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how to avoid it. Those who have been affected talk of their personal experiences.
Be Smart. Be Well. Works addresses a variety of health topics that may impact a workforce, and gives program suggestions and the latest research to help employees make better choices.
Young love can be a powerful experience, but it can also be harmful. And with 24-hour social media and mobile phones, more teens are falling victim to dating abuse. Learn how to identify abuse and how to talk about it with your teenagers. It could save their life.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million family caregivers are at risk for stress, depression and other health problems. Learn to manage the demands of caregiving and maintain your physical and emotional health. Brought to you by Be Smart. Be Well.
The goal of Be Smart. Be Well. is simple: to help all of us stay healthier and safer through increased awareness and simple-to-use knowledge on a variety of important health topics.