Stories for a healthier life
Want to know the secret to the perfect healthy summer smoothie? Sure you’ll want to keep in mind how it tastes and what you put into it. But the recipe for a…
We're well into grilling season, so 'cue up these healthy recipes for your summer menu
Whether you’re out with family eating dinner, celebrating a promotion with co-workers after hours, or just looking for a quick-fix of caffeine or an energy…
Chronic diseases can profoundly impact all you do, but the appropriate therapeutic tools and lifestyle changes can improve your quality of life
Oatmeal, garlic, flax seeds, beans, almonds and apples — these foods may sound odd when grouped together, but for balancing cholesterol levels they are a…
Packing a portable lunch for school or work can be challenging, particularly when it comes to ensuring that lunch is healthy. But there are a multitude of…
Learn what kind of weight training is least risky and most beneficial for you
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…
The question of how much liquid to consume daily basis has no simple answer. Several studies have shown differing recommendations. However, specific fluid…
Quinoa Asparagus Salad Prep Time : 15 Cook Time: 15 Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 1 1/2 cup water Pinch salt 1 bunch asparagus, chopped into 1-inch…
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.…
There is no pill for a 60-minute walk. Nor is there one for push-ups, lifting weights or doing planks. While medical procedures and pharmaceuticals dominate…
If it’s winter and people live in cold and snowy areas, that does not mean that fitness activities should cease. Sure, it’s harder to get out and take a walk,…
To hear doctors and other health experts tell it, vitamin D in important for numerous reasons. NutritonFacts.org lists eight benefits of vitamin D, including…
The holidays mean time for family parties and, for many people, time to indulge with large meals and an abundance of snacks. While we enjoy our beloved…
It is well-established that a regular exercise regimen is good for physical health and mental well-being. Physical exercise improves strength, stamina, mood…
Cholesterol — everyone has heard of it. They may know that lowering it is typically the goal. And high cholesterol is bad for one’s health. But what is…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
It was once thought that eating a meat-based diet was the only way to add some meat to the bones. However, many health and fitness experts are now touting the…
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…
It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The “good bacteria” helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of buying…