Stories for a healthier life
More Americans than ever before in are legally taking prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical prices are increasing about 8 percent per year – more than four times…
Whether you’re slumped over a desk or standing tall and proud with your shoulders back, your posture can offer clues about your future. Bad posture is a…
Ritual #1 Meditation The more frequently you practice meditation, the more the effects sustain themselves throughout your day and throughout your life. Daily…
Health experts agree that a diet rich in 'good' fats is key
This type of hearing loss is common and preventable, but not always easy to detect
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…
Chronic diseases can profoundly impact all you do, but the appropriate therapeutic tools and lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life
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.”…
Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they are a…
A single, typical rainstorm is unlikely to alter a region’s geology. But days of relentless storms can erode mountains, make rivers rage, and permanently and…
Screen time — it has become a necessity of modern culture, from business productivity to elementary school learning. And the last two years have only upped the…
The human microbiome is the collection of trillions of microbes that live in and on the body. Over the past several years, research scientists have found that…
If coffee has long been your go-to morning and afternoon boost, it might be time to switch things up. Consider squeezing a few of these natural energy…
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…
Sleep deficiency can cause physical and mental health problems, and contribute to an increased chance of injury and death, according to the National Center on…
Getting a good night’s sleep is a crucial and often overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Being well-rested is of such importance it is…
Physical activity is vital to overall health. The World Health Organization says limiting time spent being idle and taking advantage of opportunities to get…
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…
Food is a critical component of healthy living, helping people to reduce their risk for illnesses and even helping them to overcome colds and other ailments.…
Being able to better resist and cope with stress by simply adding an herb or powder to your food or beverage seems too good to be true. According to advocates…
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…