Stories for a healthier life
Flip through the channels on any given day and you’re bound to see a commercial for the latest and greatest teeth whitening strips. They always display amazing…
Depression is a serious mental health illness that affects about one in 10 Americans. It is marked by nonstop feelings of sadness, hopelessness and…
If a person makes coleslaw from cabbage grown by a nearby 1,000-acre farm bought at their roadside stand, are they eating local? By a foodie’s definition, the…
Ever taken a close look at those bottles in the bathroom, skimmed through the long list of chemicals and wondered what, exactly, you’re putting on your skin…
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men. It is the most common form of cancer in men. And one in seven men will be…
It’s so much fun to wear new clothes, making you feel fresh and fashionable. But if you’re sporting new duds without washing them first, you’re also putting on…
School fundraisers can be an integral part of buying necessary supplies, financing projects or organizing activities for students. And food-based fundraisers…
Here we go again. It’s Sunday night, and you’re staring into the fridge with glazed-over eyes. Ham and cheese? Peanut butter and jelly? You don’t have the…
Just about every parent has dealt with it: It’s dinner time, and your child refuses to eat the healthy food you’ve cooked. You might be ready to throw in the…
Each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed than breast, lung, colon and prostate cancers combined, and people are seeing clearly the dangers of…
A healthy home is a happy home. And just like your body, your house needs maintenance to ensure it’s an environment that promotes wellness. You wouldn’t go…
You’ve pulled your shorts and swimsuit from the back of your closet and you’re feeling ready for summer—until you put them on, and remember those winter months…
Whether you are indoors or outside, experts say tanning is not beneficial to your skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tanning is…
Whether it’s in the hallway at school, at the playground or around the pool, kids hear it all the time—“Don’t run!” Running and kids seem to go hand in hand.…
Stylish or functional, we love our bags. They’re trendy little—or not-so-little—ways to make us feel secure away from home, because they hold all that…
Breast milk, as most moms know, does much more than soothe a hungry tummy. Full of antibodies and nutrients perfect for an infant’s particular needs, it’s a…
Romantic comedies. Pedicures. Makeup. There are some things men think are for women only. Most they can ignore, but osteoporosis shouldn’t be one of them.…
Rubber band balls and laser pointers are usually among a feline’s fiercest foes. But if a cat ventures past the front door, it can encounter a whole new set of…
Got milk? Or almond, soy, rice, coconut, hemp or oat milk? It turns out these plant-based milks are giving the industry a run for their milk money, with many…
Despite the popular idea that a tan makes you look healthy, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “Tan skin is not healthy skin,” says Dr. Len Lichtenfeld,…
After the long, hard winter, the sun feels particularly good this spring. But before rushing headlong into the sunshine, it’s smart to give a nod to the…
No one likes to lose. Whether you’re a child or an adult, failing at anything can be painful. And it seems we’re now so afraid of failure, everyone gets a…
Fleas are a downright nuisance. And they bring serious health baggage when they nest on your pets. Many people turn to pesticides to rid their home of these…
A guide to keeping your ear, nose and throat system in tip-top shape