Stories for a healthier life
It’s the end of a long day. You pull on your pajamas and crawl into bed, ready to get some much-needed sleep, when suddenly, instead of resting, you…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…