Stories for a healthier life
Exercise, diet and an overall healthy lifestyle are three components most will agree are necessary to achieve wellness. One component not typically associated…
If you’ve ever read the side of your cereal box, you’ve probably noticed folic acid listed on the nutrition label. If you looked closely, you’d notice anywhere…
Silver linings can be more than poetic fodder and pretty pictures. Studies suggest that people who maintain an optimistic outlook, even when life clouds up…
As we get older, our vision changes. From mild blurriness to problems reading and driving at night to cataracts, we see this deterioration in our vision health…
Learn how you can give your energy some exercise
No matter what’s going on or where it might be going on, time is often of the essence when it comes to just about anything. The clock can be one of the biggest…
Many people want to be more goal-oriented — setting sights on an objective and striving to achieve it. The shelves of bookstores, libraries and online dealers…
A new year is here, and with it will come countless New Year’s resolutions. These mostly reflect earnest hopes for self-betterment, but everyone knows how few…
Childhood cancers are rare compared to cancers that affect people later in life, but their consequences are no less devastating for the children and families…
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,…
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…
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living…
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,…
There’s no shortage of medical information on the internet. For men and prostate cancer, how do you separate myth from fact? What about dated and current…
At some point in your life, you’ve likely experienced feelings of loneliness. It could be from missing a family member or the company of a favorite pet. Or it…
Whether you’re hitting the online slot machines in Las Vegas, racing in an old-school video games like “Mario Kart,” or having an augmented experience on your…
Whether you’re hitting the slot machines in Las Vegas, racing in an old-school video game like “Mario Kart,” or having an augmented experience on your…
Whether it’s by car, train or plane, it can sometimes be tough to get a good night’s sleep when traveling. You’re away from the comfort of your own bed, and…
One of the most commonly searched questions about breastfeeding is, “What medicines can you take?” Since everything you consume makes its way into your baby’s…
We’ve all felt it. After lunchtime, you're lethargic, tired and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But, fear not. Your day will no…
When you go to the dentist, the doctor isn’t just assessing your teeth. The health of your mouth can be an indicator of larger, more serious issues. In fact,…
What to keep in mind while cozying up to winter
A heart-healthy lifestyle is important for everyone, not just people who have existing health problems. Healthy habits can help keep your heart and blood…
As the demand rises for chemical-free food ingredients, more manufacturers are embracing plant-based dye alternatives over synthetic food coloring. This shift…