Stories for a healthier life
When it comes to women and birth control, there truly is no “one size fits all” – and there are more options these days than ever. According to the Centers for…
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…
Filling a prescription for most pharmaceuticals is easily accomplished at the neighborhood pharmacy. However, some medications for more serious and complex…
Although takeout has long been a convenience enjoyed by people around the world, in recent months takeout became a key way for many restaurants to stay afloat…
Michigan voters in November 2018 passed a ballot measure that legalized cannabis for recreational use, making the Great Lakes State the first in the Midwest to…
Sustaining a twisted ankle, waking up with body aches and a fever or enduring a respiratory infection that makes it difficult to breath may all cause someone…
Many of us have been there. It’s that moment when your medical bill from a procedure you underwent weeks ago shows up in your mailbox. Having to undergo a…
Diabetics spend a significant amount of time monitoring their blood sugar, watching what they eat and when they eat, and making sure they have access to health…
Men, as health experts suggest, can too often be the biggest obstacle to their own well-being. They may refuse to see doctors, fail to keep up with preventive…
When people see their pets as members of their families, it’s no wonder that man’s best friend is susceptible to the same marketing tactics as humans when it…
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…
Chronic, unchecked stress can sabotage your physical and mental health by contributing to numerous conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease,…
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…
Eating three meals each day has been a staple in our culture since at least the 18th century, some research has shown. By at least the early 19th century,…
Achea Redd knows anxiety like the back of her hand. “I’ve always struggled with it,” says Redd, an author and mental health advocate based in Columbus, Ohio.…
There’s no shortage of medical information on the internet. For men and prostate cancer, how do you separate myth from fact? What about dated and current…
As temperatures begin to rise and gray skies turn to blue, we feel the urge to get outdoors and get active again after another long winter. There is weight to…
Like peanut butter and jelly, relationships and boundaries go hand in hand. Having boundaries is a key part of almost any and every kind of relationship,…
At some point in your life, you’ve likely experienced feelings of loneliness. It could be from missing a family member or the company of a favorite pet. Or it…
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…
While there are some foods that are believed to boost immunity, the most important thing you can do to try and boost your immune system now (and always) is to…
A lot of gym rats are scrambling to figure out how to keep up with their fitness without a gym. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of workouts you can get in…
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,…