Stories for a healthier life
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…
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…
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 “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…
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…
It takes the strength of the mountain to remember the best in life, and utilize it for the sake of the goodness you’ve created. In that remembrance, you…
Flip through the channels on any given day and you’re bound to see a commercial for the latest and greatest teeth whitening strips. They always display amazing…
Depression is a serious mental health illness that affects about one in 10 Americans. It is marked by nonstop feelings of sadness, hopelessness and…
If a person makes coleslaw from cabbage grown by a nearby 1,000-acre farm bought at their roadside stand, are they eating local? By a foodie’s definition, the…
Usually you hear, “Sit down in the boat!” But not this time. If you take a paddleboard out on the water, you had better stand up. That’s how you cruise around…
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…
It’s so much fun to wear new clothes, making you feel fresh and fashionable. But if you’re sporting new duds without washing them first, you’re also putting on…