Stories for a healthier life
Topics of marijuana and CBD use for medicinal benefits have become commonplace in recent years, but the laws, regulations and facts surrounding them can often…
It can happen in an instant. A cat swatting at a bee gets stung. A dog chasing a rabbit darts into traffic and gets hit. While emergencies are stressful for…
The convenience of having a smartphone has all but eliminated the previously common phrase, “I’m bored.” It isn’t that people no longer experience boredom;…
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…
Independence Day is around the corner. Families are likely prepping to watch or set off fireworks and sparklers. However, the Fourth of July celebration might…
Sunburn. Dehydration. Stings. Poison sumac and poison oak. If one did not know any better, they might think summer is scary — what with all the possible…
For those looking to get out of the house without wandering away from their property, cultivating a home garden can provide a welcome escape. As an added…
Even the most confident among us would admit to doing it. You walk into a room, scan the crowd and start making comparisons: “She’s so much thinner than me.”…
Tennis star Rafael Nadal and soccer icons Christiano Ronaldo and David Beckham might be among those who celebrate a little-known tribute known as Cord Blood…
Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they are a…
Sunburn. Dehydration. Stings. Plants that can cause a miserably uncomfortable itch. Summer is the season of good times outdoors, and whether those come at pool…
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…
Not to be confused with self-indulgence, self-care is the all-encompassing practice of taking care of oneself — physically, mentally and emotionally — to…
We presumably trust our doctors or we would not be going to them for advice about our health. But everyone makes mistakes. People are likely misdiagnosed or…
Chronic kidney disease is a significant threat to millions of people across the globe. According to the National Kidney Foundation, 10 percent of the worldwide…
Teenagers have a long-held reputation for living on the emotional edge. And there is some truth to this, given the profound physical, mental, psychological and…
Ever hear the phrase “fur babies?” It’s become a pop culture reference to our fuzzy pet friends with whom we share our homes, hearts and lives. More than a…
It is right there in the name: hospitalist. But, as the profession has only blossomed over the past few decades, many people outside the medical field may…
Let’s call her Lisa. She’s a healthy adult leading a hectic life. She misplaced her cellphone again, spent yesterday’s meeting daydreaming about her next…
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…
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…
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…