Stories for a healthier life
It’s tax season once again, and stress levels are high. While you are plunging away those numbers and stressing about refunds and payments to the IRS, there…
Whether you brush your teeth once, twice or thrice per day, this daily ritual can sometimes fall to the wayside during and after the holiday seasons. Sweet…
Overeating during the holidays and New Year’s may now be in the rearview mirror. But that doesn’t necessarily make losing or maintaining weight easier for…
Eating healthy is not just a trend, it’s essential to your physical and mental well-being. Eating nutritious foods that provide the body with the essential…
People familiar with harsh winters understand specific precautions must be taken to effectively contend with storms and cold temperatures. Both can be…
If you’re like most adults, you might have a hard time falling or staying asleep. In fact, a 2018 Consumer Report found that 68 percent of Americans struggle…
Trying to attain perfection, especially during the holidays, can leave a person financially stressed and spiritually depleted. For many people, the holidays…
October is a festive time associated with autumn-colored hues of red, yellow, orange, brown, or even the eerie glow of purple and black for Halloween. But…
Draw the Line According to the Oxford Dictionary, a boundary is defined as “a line that marks the limits of an area.” In more straightforward terms, it’s the…
Many of us treat our pets like members of our family. We want nothing more than for them to be comfortable and pain-free whenever possible. According to a…
Venturing into research on electronic nicotine delivery devices such as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vape mods and the newer Juuls — the use of which is known as…
Summer vacation is well under way, and with a lack of recess and physical education, parents may be looking for different ways to get kids outside and staying…
There was a time when parents were concerned their children were watching too much television. Today, with iPads, iPhones, computers and video games in little…
This is the perfect time to think about your status regarding preventive screenings, exercise and mental health
These activities will remind you that playtime isn’t just for children
Numbers dictate our lives. From how fast we drive to our checking account balance, numbers represent limits that should not be ignored. If you’re like most…
Understand your child's actions and reinforce positive behavior
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 60,000 young adults in the U.S. are diagnosed yearly with cancer and of those 9,000 die. Among that age…
World Autism Day is April 2 Make no mistake about it: The physical and mental health benefits of sleep are endless. With a good night’s sleep, you may find…
Thanks to glands of the endocrine system like the ovaries, testes, thyroid and hypothalamus, special chemical messengers known as hormones influence the health…
Hair loss (or alopecia) for a woman can be emotionally painful. While some men with no hair are considered handsome, this is not the case for women whom often…
“My whole life, as soon as I began menstruating, my periods would cause me to double over in pain,” Megan Latulippe says. She has lived with a condition called…
Boxers or briefs? Debunking common underwear myths and finding your best fit
Countless women are going through the same struggle, so why isn’t it more talked about?