Stories for a healthier life
Plenty of people have a beef with meat. They want to eat it, but can’t help but think of how it made it to their plate. Meat just isn’t made like it used to…
If you spend your summer weekends shooting hoops or tossing a football around with the guys, you probably know just how real the risk of injury is. In fact,…
In keeping with my resolve to step outside my comfort zone, I’ve moved into the realm of water. When the subject of water activities comes up in conversation,…
Armed with our smartphones and tablets, we’re spending more time than ever running, jumping, exploring mazes and solving puzzles—all without leaving the couch.…
For some children, summer vacation means brawls in the backseat of the car, screaming matches over toys, hair pulling and shouts of, “He started it!” But it…
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning the accuracy of the weather forecast because instead of clear skies, you see a cloudy horizon, then it might be time…
It’s National Mediterranean Diet Month. Celebrate by imagining yourself in Italy, Greece or Morocco. Then dine on something delicious, inspired by the diet…
Building strength training into a weekly exercise routine is essential for women to remain strong both physically and mentally. Many women may feel intimidated…
Ever feel so stressed, bored or alone that you become depressed? You’re not alone. Gorillas do, too. As humans, we deal with difficult emotions on a daily…
Picking out the perfect pair of glasses is about more than making sure you can see clearly—it’s an opportunity to change how the rest of the world sees you.…
Sometimes you come back from a vacation wishing you could take another one just to catch your breath. Or you fly to an exotic destination only to find yourself…
Although change is inevitable, adapting to it is not. But change is part of life, and successful adaptation often leads to triumph, while failure to adapt…
Men often don’t face aging in a positive way, even going as far as to add the word “crisis” to our midlife. But hitting your mid-40s doesn’t mean you have to…
Saving lives can be as simple as sitting back, rolling up a sleeve and squeezing and releasing a little red ball, but only a small percentage of the U.S.…
We all know the immediate effects excessive drinking can have, whether it’s experiencing a hangover, engaging in risky behavior while intoxicated or even…
Calm colors and warm lights make us feel good. And, when we’re in the hospital, they might even help us heal faster. As more medical centers bring in natural…
We all know spring is the perfect time to clean your home, but have you ever considered a spring clean for your body? Every cell in your body needs a chance to…
I love to watch professional dancers glide, tap and sashay their way across the floor. My feet start to move in time to the music and I imagine myself joining…
For most of the four decades he’s been a butcher, Raymond Turkas stuck to the basics: beef, pork and poultry. But about three years ago, Turkas decided to mix…
Picture the weight room at your gym. You see weight lifters pumping barbells and flexing their guns. Now, picture one of the exercise studios, where people…
If you’re someone who cringes at the thought of switching out your favorite foods for something more nutritious, here’s a little secret: Eating healthy,…
You know that your heart is complex, and that many factors contribute to its overall health, including blood pressure and cholesterol. But having multiple risk…
My son, Sam, loves to rock climb—indoors and out. I, on the other hand, start to hyperventilate if I look out of a 10-story window. But, when Sam suggested we…
We’re often told that getting over a major trauma in our lives—the loss of a loved one, a serious illness, or a bout of depression—is all about giving…