Cool Gel 'n Cap, a unique first aid cap for children developed in Western New York, can help relieve your child’s fear and discomfort from bumps and bruises, earaches, ear infections and headaches. In this article, we’ll explore the headache angle.

Parents often ask doctors, “Why do kids get headaches?” and “Should I be concerned if my child complains of one?” Kids’ headaches are actually quite common. Studies have shown that 40 percent of children have had a headache by age seven, and three out of four have had them by age 15. Of those, 4 percent are migraine sufferers.

Most headaches in children are only temporary inconveniences. But because they can sometimes indicate a more serious problem, a persistent headache should never be ignored.

Knowledge is power – especially when it comes to breast health and the early detection of breast cancer. Catholic Health will be sponsoring a free women’s wellness program entitled, “Navigating Breast Cancer,” on Tuesday, March 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge Family Practice, located at 6300 Powers Road in Orchard Park.

Candice Gerrity, RN, MSN, FNP, CBPN-IC, nurse practitioner and certified breast cancer navigator, and Ginny Lyons, RN, breast health educator, will present the latest information on breast health including a step-by-step guide to breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery.  

Yet another “mommy blog” has great things to say about Cool Gel ‘n Cap, a unique first aid cap for kids that was invented and brought to market by Western New York resident Timothy Panicali. Here’s what the “Over Thirty Mommy” site has to say:

“Have you ever tried holding an ice pack on a screaming child's head? I have, and let me tell you it is not easy. Most of the time, I am trying to struggle holding her still, holding the pack and trying to comfort her. I need more hands!