Stories for a healthier life
It seems the day of the good old-fashioned pen or pencil and paper is going to the wayside as schools debate eliminating cursive writing from curriculums, and…
Gun ownership is among the biggest topics of this election season, heating up emotions and arguments on all sides of the issue. But no matter where you stand…
In an ideal world, everyone would know their cholesterol levels and get regular checkups to keep on top of any changes. That awareness is what Dr. Venkatraman…
Oh, great. A light bulb burnt out. No big deal. You grab a replacement from your junk drawer, change it and everything is square. But what do you do with the…
Spend even a few minutes scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed, and you’ll discover food memes making all sorts of health claims. One common meme includes…
Over the last 30 years, the rate of obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents, making it a serious concern for parents and…
Ask a group of experts how much water you should drink, and chances are you’ll get a different answer from each one. Some health and fitness pros stick to the…
Soaking up the great outdoors can be a majestic adventure. That is, until you come face-to-face with a fierce wild animal. When you’re outdoors, especially in…
Drumming fingers on a table, peeling labels off bottles, tipping back in a chair, twirling hair—people, and especially kids, fidget in all different ways.…
Put a cat in a car or a dog on a plane, and get ready for the fur to fly. It can be a disaster to travel with an animal who is frightened by loud noises, has…
I’ve come a long way, baby. It’s taken me more than a year to get here but—dare I say it?—I’m starting to enjoy swimming. That’s a big deal, because up until…
Thirty years ago, people with not-so-perfect vision had only a couple of options to fix it—basically eyeglasses or contact lenses, many of which weren’t so…
Summer is a social season filled with barbecues, weddings and holidays spent with friends and family. If you’re looking for an excuse to hit up a party, look…
If you live alone, you know it can be hard to get excited about preparing a meal to eat by yourself. With the time it takes to cook a dish that generates too…
The last time you took a trip, how well did you plan ahead of time? If you had all your clothes and travel documents packed up and ready to go, and the trip…
If you close your eyes and conjure up the image of a tough woman, you might picture a female making hard decisions in the boardroom or gutting it out in the…
When it comes to mosquitoes, humans are actually lucky. Not all of the 3,500 mosquito species around the world have a taste for humans, or at least not solely…
A simple smell evokes so much. Your husband’s cologne. Freshly baked cookies. Newly mowed grass under the warm summer sun. Smells make us remember, make us…
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but a healthy mouth means so much more than just pearly white teeth. And your dentist does so much more than just make sure…
When a dog or cat turns up at the shelter, it’s Joy Kealy’s job to try to track down its owners. And when Fido or Fluffy has a tiny, invisible chip tucked…
Bringing a meatless meal to your family dinner table might seem like a gamble. But by combining the right flavors and textures in interesting ways, you can…
If you’re looking to spice up your dinners, try exploring the world through food. It can inspire your family to rally around the table and open the door to…
If you’re searching for a new family physician, pediatrician or surgeon, and looking closely at their credentials, you might notice something confusing. While…
If you’re like most people, you’ve gone under the knife at least once in your life. According to a survey by the American College of Surgeons, the average…