Stories for a healthier life
Your mind boggles at the potential of all the fresh produce that comes along with your CSA subscription. now, what are you supposed to do with it? About…
Maybe you grew up in a meat-and-potatoes house, and think a vegetarian or vegan diet sounds like new-age nonsense. But research shows more seniors are getting…
Research shows about 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year. About 75% of these injuries include concussions. they mostly happen in children age 4 and younger, adolescents ages 15 to 19, and adults age 65 and older. We asked neurologist Dr. Joseph Ashburn, of Baptist Health Paducah, to discuss the causes, effects and treatment of traumatic brain injury.
Research shows mold exists virtually everywhere, and it can creep up any time. Cathy Dondanville is a licensed environmental health practitioner based near Glen Carbon, Ill., who also works as a healthy homes specialist with the National Environmental Health Association. She discusses mold’s health risks, and how people can keep their homes mold-free.
Valentine’s Day is tough for unattached men, especially if your best bro is in a new relationship. No dude wants to feel like the third wheel while his friend…
If you’re like most people, you have some form of stress in your life. Job stress, financial problems and even family issues can sometimes become overwhelming.…
It’s 5:30 at night. Your nearly empty fridge contains a chicken breast, some sweet potatoes and a leek. Do you crack open a cookbook in your cabinet? Or grab…
Love is a many-splendored thing—or so they say. There may be no time of year better suited to marvel at the magnitude of one’s love than Valentine’s Day. But…
One-third of all American adults take five or more prescription medications per day. Yet more than 60% of prescriptions are not taken properly, according to…
We sometimes keep leftover medication to use in the future, not knowing they have expiration dates. Dr. Erin Behnen, director of the Southern Illinois…
People often mistake the symptoms of a heart attack for something less severe. According to the National Institutes of Health, it’s why more than half of the…
Maybe it’s chocolate. Or potato chips. Is it ice cream? It doesn’t matter what you crave, but it’s how you deal with cravings that’s fundamental to your…
Steer clear of road rage, germy gas pumps and backseat clutter
Don’t use the season as an excuse to overindulge
Relieve heartburn, back pain and allergies with a new sleep setup
Stress affects everything—and everyone. The richest man alive will stress about money. A Casanova will stress about love, and the world’s best boss will stress…
Raw, refined and artificial, sugar lurks behind every label
Simple ingredient exchanges can make the holiday table more healthful and flavorful
How meditation can reduce your stress and make you more productive
Tis the season to blow off weight loss, fa la la la la, la la la la! It seems that every year at this time, the world gets crazy, with a flood of candy, an…
ADHD doesn’t just affect kids. Find out why you might be so distracted.
You know how you have “those” days? The alarm doesn’t need to go off on time because you’re awake—wide awake—at 3 a.m. You hit all the red lights no matter…
Communicate with kids ahead of time to keep Halloween tricks a treat