Stories for a healthier life
When a famous individual announces a Parkinson’s diagnosis, like singer-songwriter Neil Diamond did in 2018, there’s an immediate uptick in interest in the…
Many adults are familiar with various remedies to mitigate symptoms and shorten the duration of the common cold. A bowl of chicken soup, a little extra sleep…
An ability to adapt is one of the most important skills to have in the kitchen. Following a recipe can give home cooks the cursory knowledge they need to make…
Poisons are all around us, and notably in our homes. The Health Resources and Services Administration says that more than 90 percent of poisonings happen at…
Healthy eating should be a goal all year long. Choosing nutrient-rich foods at the grocery store is a great way to accomplish that goal. The American Heart…
Modern diets designed with nutrition in mind are much more flavorful than the healthy diets of yesteryear. Healthy foods have long suffered from an ill-gotten…
Thanks to increasingly busy weekday schedules that have families running in different directions for work, school and extracurricular activities, weekends are…
Today, with many consumers’ desires to patronize local farmers and vendors and purchase farm-to-table produce, farmers markets are booming. Approximately 8,100…
The human body is a complex marvel. Various systems within the body work together to make life as humans know it possible, and though these systems are…
Strength training is a vital component of an effective exercise regimen. Guidelines from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion recommend adults…
Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Each spring, flowers begin to bloom again, grass starts to grow and people from all walks of life rekindle their love affair…
Fatigue and exhaustion are often discussed in terms that characterize the physical effects that they have on the body. However, mental fatigue can be just as…
Not to be confused with self-indulgence, self-care is the all-encompassing practice of taking care of oneself — physically, mentally and emotionally — to…
Stress can affect anyone at any time. Men, women and even children experience stress, which can be triggered by professional, personal and social pressures.…
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…
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…
We presumably trust our doctors or we would not be going to them for advice about our health. But everyone makes mistakes. People are likely misdiagnosed or…
Physical activity is vital to overall health. The World Health Organization says limiting time spent being idle and taking advantage of opportunities to get…
New parents know there is a learning curve when an infant comes home for the first time. Even with the best planning and research, it takes time for new…
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…