Stories for a healthier life
Mention boxing and thoughts of Muhammad Ali toying with his opponents or Mike Tyson pummeling his may come to mind. Yes, the combat sport in which two people…
Look around the table at your next family dinner. Odds are at least one — most likely more — of the people you are sharing the meal with has experienced mental…
Ringing ears can be the remnants of a good time for concert-goers or, in less-entertaining situations, signs an individual is recovering from the flu. The…
Meditating may be the simplest and most popular tool for the body to relieve stress and anxiety. It is a practice dating back to at least the 12th century and…
Living with a migraine headache? You are not alone. More than 39 million people in the United States are affected by migraines. The severe, often debilitating…
Skin disorders and diseases can vary in symptoms and severity. Some may be temporary and painless, while others are permanent, painful and may indicate a more…
Summer is the season of good times outdoors, and whether those come at pool parties, golf outings or while walking in the woods, taking precautions and…
Healthy habits can help keep your heart and blood vessels in good shape for the long haul, and that becomes increasingly important as you age. If you already…
As we get older, our vision changes. From mild blurriness and problems reading and driving at night to cataracts, we see this deterioration in our vision…
It’s natural and unavoidable to feel stressed at times. This might include worry, anxiety and grief. In August 2022, more than 32% of adults in the United…
Caring for plants yields more than beautiful flowers and tasty produce. As they plan, dig, prune and harvest, gardeners are cultivating better physical and…
Healthy relationships and connections with others play a key role in our overall health. Isolation and loneliness have been shown to negatively impact not just…
Physical activity is good for your physical health, but it also has “tremendous benefits for brain health and brain function.” That’s according to Dr. Kelly…
Scrolling through Instagram, you might notice a few “armpit selfies.” It’s usually a wellness blogger flaunting an armpit, covered in what looks like a…
In some places, staying fit during the coldest months of the year can present a different sort of challenge. For those who live in states that have a warm…
Gum disease rarely strikes fear into an individual like hearing the words “heart disease” or “chronic kidney disease.” Regular dental exams - and eye exams -…
More than 16 million people live with at least one disease caused by smoking, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, commercial…
Breast cancer shouldn’t unravel hopes of motherhood
A common assumption of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly called, as that it affects only school-aged children. However,…
As you age, your immune system needs special attention to keep you healthy
These leafy green recipes will pack a healthy punch to your diet
It’s tough work maintaining a house. Sometimes it feels like something new needs to be addressed every day. But there are other issues that might be going…
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