Stories for a healthier life
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…
Each year, more new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed than breast, lung, colon and prostate cancers combined, and people are seeing clearly the dangers of…
Whether you are indoors or outside, experts say tanning is not beneficial to your skin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tanning is…
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.…
Stylish or functional, we love our bags. They’re trendy little—or not-so-little—ways to make us feel secure away from home, because they hold all that…
I was lucky to have grown up in the era I did. My siblings, cousins and I spent hours outside when we were kids, fighting and playing with friends. We hiked,…
Matt Dawson is a master bicycle mechanic with 12 years of experience at The Cyclery and Fitness Center. He is the manager of The Cyclery and Fitness Center’s…
Breast milk, as most moms know, does much more than soothe a hungry tummy. Full of antibodies and nutrients perfect for an infant’s particular needs, it’s a…
Despite the popular idea that a tan makes you look healthy, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “Tan skin is not healthy skin,” says Dr. Len Lichtenfeld,…
Lipstick. Snacks. Toys. Eyeliner. Running shoes. Wallets full of change. Even laptops. You’d be amazed at the truckload of stuff a woman carries around in her…
Romantic comedies. Pedicures. Makeup. There are some things men think are for women only. Most they can ignore, but osteoporosis shouldn’t be one of them.…
Most people know about asthma, and the coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath that come with it. But in recent years, a new form of the condition has taken…
Research shows half of all Americans older than 50 will be at greater risk for fractures by 2020. That’s one in two women and one in four men. Amanda McKee is…
Rubber band balls and laser pointers are usually among a feline’s fiercest foes. But if a cat ventures past the front door, it can encounter a whole new set of…
When anyone in the family gets a cut, bruise or bump, who is the first person they turn to for help and guidance? Mom, of course. As we celebrate Mother’s Day…
Got milk? Or almond, soy, rice, coconut, hemp or oat milk? It turns out these plant-based milks are giving the industry a run for their milk money, with many…
After the long, hard winter, the sun feels particularly good this spring. But before rushing headlong into the sunshine, it’s smart to give a nod to the…
If you’ve been putting off end-of-life planning, there’s no better time to get started. And if you’re looking to get a little greener, you’ve got plenty of…
Sunglasses put the finishing touch on your hot summer look. But as the weather warms and the sun draws nearer, keep in mind they’re equal parts accessory and…
Download these 5 free apps to track your exercise, how much food you eat, and even assess beauty products. LoseIt Log your daily food intake and exercise into…