Stories for a healthier life
If there is any question that cigarettes are one of the most lethal consumer products ever created, the American Lung Association points out that there are…
More women than ever are surviving breast cancer. The National Breast Cancer Foundation reports that breast cancer death rates among women declined by 40%…
Cholesterol — everyone has heard of it. They may know that lowering it is typically the goal. And high cholesterol is bad for one’s health. But what is…
Arthritis. Everyone has seen someone rub their hands and complain about it in a movie, on a television show or maybe even at home. But how much do you really…
Now that the snow has melted, it’s time to get out of that stuffy house and breathe in some fresh air. What better way to escape than with an adventure to the…
Yoga practitioners know that a daily dose of sun can help focus the mind, improve circulation and tone muscles. Now the face can get in on the action, as well,…
Of all the things that are uncertain in the world right now, one thing many people can count on to occur like clockwork is allergy season. But that doesn’t…
Winter’s cold is still here, the windows have been closed for months, the heat is running and the humidifier appears to have found a permanent home in the…
Muscle pain and muscle aches are part of life and can happen to just about everyone. Whether they’re from tension, stress, a sports injury or a medical…
January is National Blood Donor Month, but there is never a bad time to be a blood donor and help save lives. Extreme winter weather in some parts of the…
A natural drug once seen as taboo by mainstream America may now be poised to help battle the country’s opioid crisis. From 1999-2018, 450,000 people in the…
There’s no question about it: the last several months have been different, to say the least. On top of the usual political controversies and other generally…
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living…
The world is perilous enough for the average senior citizen without a highly contagious, potentially deadly new virus causing a global outbreak of disease. But…
After four agonizing months with virtually no games to watch, a sports fan’s plate is now full with Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association…
It was once thought that eating a meat-based diet was the only way to add some meat to the bones. However, many health and fitness experts are now touting the…
When it comes to women and birth control, there truly is no “one size fits all” – and there are more options these days than ever. According to the Centers for…
Sitting next to a quiet, calm lake away from the noise and hustle of the urban and suburban environment. Lying under the trees and feeling a nice breeze from…
Many of us have been there. It’s that moment when your medical bill from a procedure you underwent weeks ago shows up in your mailbox. Having to undergo a…
Men, as health experts suggest, can too often be the biggest obstacle to their own well-being. They may refuse to see doctors, fail to keep up with preventive…
When people see their pets as members of their families, it’s no wonder that man’s best friend is susceptible to the same marketing tactics as humans when it…
Building and maintaining a strong immune system is not exactly a walk in the park under normal circumstances. But with many communities under stay-at-home…
The National Cancer Institute has estimated there are more than 100 different types of cancer. With cancer still being the second leading cause of death, after…
Eating three meals each day has been a staple in our culture since at least the 18th century, some research has shown. By at least the early 19th century,…