If a 6-month-old can distinguish between 20 dots and 10 dots, he or she is more likely to be a good at math in preschool. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which finds that part of our proficiency at addition and subtraction may simply be something we’re born with. Learn more at http://news.sciencemag.org/brain-behavior/2013/10/babies-are-born-some-math-skills

What we drink is every bit as important to our health as what we eat. Most people think of calories in solid forms, such as meat and potatoes, fruits and vegetables, and cake and ice cream. They might not realize the liquids they drink each day can add hundreds of extra calories to their daily […]

Ringgold County Hospital is planning to hold a six-week workshop for people dealing with chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety. Classes will be held one day a week for six weeks. The workshops will teach people to take an active role in managing their health. Learning […]

When you file your state income tax return, you can also make a difference in the lives of Iowa’s children. Under “contributions,” donate a portion of your tax return or include an  amount in addition to what you owe to Child Abuse Prevention. All proceeds go to Iowa community-based programs that educate and support families. In Ringgold […]