Stories for a healthier life
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…
Building strength training into a weekly exercise routine is essential for women to remain strong both physically and mentally. Many women may feel intimidated…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ever taken a close look at those bottles in the bathroom, skimmed through the long list of chemicals and wondered what, exactly, you’re putting on your skin…
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men. It is the most common form of cancer in men. And one in seven men will be…
Just about every parent has dealt with it: It’s dinner time, and your child refuses to eat the healthy food you’ve cooked. You might be ready to throw in the…
School fundraisers can be an integral part of buying necessary supplies, financing projects or organizing activities for students. And food-based fundraisers…
Here we go again. It’s Sunday night, and you’re staring into the fridge with glazed-over eyes. Ham and cheese? Peanut butter and jelly? You don’t have the…
A healthy home is a happy home. And just like your body, your house needs maintenance to ensure it’s an environment that promotes wellness. You wouldn’t go…
You’ve pulled your shorts and swimsuit from the back of your closet and you’re feeling ready for summer—until you put them on, and remember those winter months…
Whether it’s in the hallway at school, at the playground or around the pool, kids hear it all the time—“Don’t run!” Running and kids seem to go hand in hand.…