Health and Wellness

We are proud to share that this year, OrthoConnecticut Coastal Orthopedics has experienced meaningful growth in both our team and our offerings. We welcomed three highly skilled orthopedic specialists, who are dedicated to providing the exceptional care you deserve, and are set to relocate our Norwalk office to Wilton, CT in December 2025. As we reflect on a year of expansion and prepare for what’s ahead, we’re incredibly grateful to serve this community and can’t wait to continue this journey in the new year.

During this time of year, kids are coming home – or waking up – with all sorts of colds, fevers, and sickness. Do we need to be worried when our kids spike a low- or high-grade fever? Dr. Saima Jafri, pediatrician with Connecticut Children’s Care Network, lays out the facts on fever in kids, and answers the many burning questions (pun intended!) parents often have!

Here are 5 common perimenopause symptoms that can make you feel like you’re 13 all over again. Well by Messer’s Dr. Alyssa Dweck helps you sort through some of the most common symptoms.

Regular check-ins with your primary care physician are so important to maintaining and improving your health for the long term. Well by Messer shares the best way to improve your health: to talk to your doctor about these 4 Key Questions.

Families across Connecticut and Westchester now have access to Oula provided by Stamford Health, a midwifery-led maternity practice offering comprehensive support before, during, and after pregnancy.

The best news? Our favorite non-toxic diaper brand, Coterie, just launched a science-backed skincare line made specifically for little ones It’s never been simpler to find the best products that actually work

Ah, summer—the time when kids love jumping right in the water for lots of swimming. Then, ouch. Or, double ouch. Sometime later, the ear pain sets in, maybe with some other unpleasant symptoms. Connecticut Children’s ear, nose and throat specialists, Chris Grindle, MD; Amy Hughes, MD and Katherine Kavanagh, MD, teamed up to explain what swimmer’s ear is, how to get relief and how to prevent it all together so there are no dampers on summer fun.

As we prepare for summer, the swim and water safety experts at Goldfish Swim School are sharing key water safety tips with us in honor of National Water Safety Awareness Month.

Learn more about the Academy of Skin and Beauty’s high quality spa treatments, offered at an affordable price!