Stories for a healthier life
It was William Shakespeare who wrote that a good heart is worth gold. And while it is a safe bet he was addressing the heart in a more figurative sense, his…
As much of the country curses the man who created Daylight Saving Time when the clocks “fall back” an hour, those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have…
Employers have dubbed 2021 The Great Resignation. Employees are calling it a great opportunity. What’s going on and what does it mean? Through a unique…
It goes by many names — a circus, adventure or even a game. It’s life. How we navigate the topographic contours of the one we lead is largely influenced by the…
If there is any question that cigarettes are one of the most lethal consumer products ever created, the American Lung Association points out that there are…
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…
Muscle pain and muscle aches are part of life and can happen to just about everyone. Whether they’re from tension, stress, a sports injury or a medical…
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…
A natural drug once seen as taboo by mainstream America may now be poised to help battle the country’s opioid crisis. From 1999-2018, 450,000 people in the…
Sitting next to a quiet, calm lake away from the noise and hustle of the urban and suburban environment. Lying under the trees and feeling a nice breeze from…
Building and maintaining a strong immune system is not exactly a walk in the park under normal circumstances. But with many communities under stay-at-home…
The National Cancer Institute has estimated there are more than 100 different types of cancer. With cancer still being the second leading cause of death, after…
There are plenty of cliches and puns about vision, including “the eyes are the window to the soul,” “a sight for sore eyes” and even “beauty is in the eye of…
Millions of Americans live with diabetes every day. According to the American Diabetes Association, in 2018, 34.2 million Americans, or 10.5 percent of the…
It’s time to face the facts: The incessant noise of modern life never seems to stop. It also seems that persistent and loud environmental noise — traffic,…
For many women, giving birth to a baby may trigger an assortment of emotions, including joy, excitement, anxiety and even fear. But it could also lead to…
If you’re on the hunt for a workout that will help you burn major calories, sculpt your upper and lower body and lower stress levels, then look no further. It…
Discussing mental health has become less taboo in modern culture than it used to be before, and that openness is now also crossing over into the workplace.…
As families come face to face with medical requirements every school year, the country is feeling the effects of a vaccine resistance movement that’s been…
Almost immediately after birth a child begins to imitate their parents. They mimic mannerisms and behaviors such as smiling when their parents smile, make…
The American Society for the Positive Care of Children estimates that child abuse reports involve 7.5 million children, and child abuse crosses all…
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency, and it announced a five-point strategy to battle the opioid…