Stories for a healthier life
Several years before she became a household fixture on the TV show Modern Family, actress Sofia Vergara went through something that would change her life…
No magic spice will cure your diabetes or prevent a heart attack, it’s true. But if you’re looking for a way to break free of bland winter dishes,…
To most men, having a beer belly isn’t that big of a deal. They’re often seen as humorous. At times, they’re even seen as a rite of passage—something that…
No parent wants to think about their child having cancer. But it’s a scary truth that comes with its own set of issues. Find out how doctors are helping kids…
Our arms are one of the most often exposed and, therefore, analyzed body parts. And the warmer months are all about showing more skin, as many people shed…
It doesn’t matter if you are 5 or 85 years old, learning a new language can give your brain a major power boost. In addition to helping you become a global…
Do you feel like you’ve tried every diet on the market? Do you feel deprived while on a diet? Do you lose some weight, only to gain it all back plus some?…
Just like when humans get older, aging pets face a number of obstacles. They often have trouble getting around and can experience incontinence, as well as…
Women who take Mona MacDonald’s self-defense classes walk away feeling different. After several sessions, they report a change in how equipped they feel to…
Mel Diab motioned with his hands for about 30 runners at his store to join him for a picture. The runners, clad in tights and layers of bright neon clothing…
Something about the holidays makes us want to add another gift to our shopping carts, whether it’s a can of soup for the hungry or a toy for a child in need.…
If there are three frogs sitting on a log and one decides to jump, how many frogs are sitting on the log? The answer is three. Just because one frog decided to…
If “no meltdown at the family party” tops your holiday wish list, there are a few steps you can take to minimize temper tantrums and keep the fun and goodwill…
Spend five minutes in front of an aquarium filled with swimming fish, and take notice as a feeling of calm washes over you. Watching fish in an aquarium has a…
Jen Asmonga, 32, an elementary school teacher from Pittsburgh’s Plum Borough, has had rheumatoid arthritis since she was 4. n Despite dealing with the disease…
During the holidays, our calendars quickly fill up with parties, where friends and family gather to celebrate the season over bountiful appetizers, turkey…
Everybody knows Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the year, but what you may not know is that it may also be the healthiest. Skeptical? You should…
For many people, going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when filled with uncertainty over how to talk to the doctor and what to do…
Diet fads aren’t just for humans any more, as our canine and feline friends are also getting into the game. Besides specially formulated diets and organic pet…
If you’re trying to kick a smoking habit—or have watched someone try to quit again and again—e-cigarettes could seem like a magic potion. The devices have been…
Health and the holidays often don’t go hand-in-hand, particularly when food is the main attraction at Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. This year, change…
No one likes to talk about being constipated, but it’s not a secret you have to live with. Constipation has a variety of causes, and it’s worth talking about…
It seems almost everywhere you turn, people are talking about living a more holistic lifestyle, and how it can lead to a happier, healthier and more fulfilled…
Not so long ago, John Scheibe had never set foot in a yoga class. The 62-year-old figured it probably wasn’t worth his time. Scheibe, a biology professor in…