Stories for a healthier life
With the start of the school year right around the corner, many parents are thinking about setting up eye doctor appointments to make sure their kids get their…
If you are one of the 13 million Americans with incontinence, you know how distressing it can be. An out-of-control bladder can impact life in ways you never…
We all could use an energy boost at times. Smart phones keeps us rooted to our jobs at all hours, and we oftentimes end up working long after we’ve left the…
Summer is a great time to get outside and share meals on your family’s back deck or have a picnic—either on the beach, near the lake or in the park. And, what…
It’s the end of a long day. You pull on your pajamas and crawl into bed, ready to get some much-needed sleep, when suddenly, instead of resting, you…
Plenty of people have a beef with meat. They want to eat it, but can’t help but think of how it made it to their plate. Meat just isn’t made like it used to…
If you spend your summer weekends shooting hoops or tossing a football around with the guys, you probably know just how real the risk of injury is. In fact,…
Armed with our smartphones and tablets, we’re spending more time than ever running, jumping, exploring mazes and solving puzzles—all without leaving the couch.…
For some children, summer vacation means brawls in the backseat of the car, screaming matches over toys, hair pulling and shouts of, “He started it!” But it…
It’s National Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate by imagining yourself in Italy, Greece or Morocco. Then dine on something delicious, inspired by the diet…
Building strength training into a weekly exercise routine is essential for women to remain strong both physically and mentally. Many women may feel intimidated…
Ever feel so stressed, bored or alone that you become depressed? You’re not alone. Gorillas do, too. As humans, we deal with difficult emotions on a daily…
Picking out the perfect pair of glasses is about more than making sure you can see clearly—it’s an opportunity to change how the rest of the world sees you.…
Sometimes you come back from a vacation wishing you could take another one just to catch your breath. Or you fly to an exotic destination only to find yourself…
Although change is inevitable, adapting to it is not. But change is part of life, and successful adaptation often leads to triumph, while failure to adapt…
Men often don’t face aging in a positive way, even going as far as to add the word “crisis” to our midlife. But hitting your mid-40s doesn’t mean you have to…
Saving lives can be as simple as sitting back, rolling up a sleeve and squeezing and releasing a little red ball, but only a small percentage of the U.S.…
We all know the immediate effects excessive drinking can have, whether it’s experiencing a hangover, engaging in risky behavior while intoxicated or even…
We all know spring is the perfect time to clean your home, but have you ever considered a spring clean for your body? Every cell in your body needs a chance to…
Picture the weight room at your gym. You see weight lifters pumping barbells and flexing their guns. Now, picture one of the exercise studios, where people…
If you’re someone who cringes at the thought of switching out your favorite foods for something more nutritious, here’s a little secret: Eating healthy,…
You know that your heart is complex, and that many factors contribute to its overall health, including blood pressure and cholesterol. But having multiple risk…
Several years before she became a household fixture on the TV show Modern Family, actress Sofia Vergara went through something that would change her life…
No magic spice will cure your diabetes or prevent a heart attack, it’s true. But if you’re looking for a way to break free of bland winter dishes,…