Stories for a healthier life
The holidays are about celebrating and spending time with loved ones. They can also be a period of overindulgence and distractions during which health — both…
To hear doctors and other health experts tell it, vitamin D in important for numerous reasons. NutritonFacts.org lists eight benefits of vitamin D, including…
The holidays mean time for family parties and, for many people, time to indulge with large meals and an abundance of snacks. While we enjoy our beloved…
It is well-established that a regular exercise regimen is good for physical health and mental well-being. Physical exercise improves strength, stamina, mood…
Cholesterol — everyone has heard of it. They may know that lowering it is typically the goal. And high cholesterol is bad for one’s health. But what is…
Yoga practitioners know that a daily dose of sun can help focus the mind, improve circulation and tone muscles. Now the face can get in on the action, as well,…
Yoga practitioners know that a daily dose of sun can help focus the mind, improve circulation and tone muscles. Now the face can get in on the action, as well,…
Muscle pain and muscle aches are part of life and can happen to just about everyone. Whether they’re from tension, stress, a sports injury or a medical…
A natural drug once seen as taboo by mainstream America may now be poised to help battle the country’s opioid crisis. From 1999-2018, 450,000 people in the…
It was once thought that eating a meat-based diet was the only way to add some meat to the bones. However, many health and fitness experts are now touting the…
Building and maintaining a strong immune system is not exactly a walk in the park under normal circumstances. But with many communities under stay-at-home…
It is healthy for the bodies to take probiotics. They cleanse the body and the gut system. The “good bacteria” helps keep the gut healthy. Instead of buying…
When you picture people from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden dining at breakfast, lunch or dinner, what may come to mind is a big plate of Swedish…
In the wake of the recent opioid crisis, cannabidiol appears to have become a promising super drug that may lower opioid dependence. Now, CBD, the…
Wellness is a trending topic, and rightfully so, but wellness isn’t limited to hitting the gym, getting in your three miles and cutting the sugar, fat and…
Expert offers simple tips that can help you moderate your food and beverage intake
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? Full of festive decor and family traditions, the months of November and December can provide plenty to be…
There are phone apps for just about every interest and need, including keeping fit. If you’re not sure what to do for exercise, an app can help guide you…
Singer Miley Cyrus, former President Bill Clinton and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrities who’ve adopted a plant-based diet. Athlete Novak…
I’ve wanted to try a spin class for some time because I knew it would be a good cardio workout. So, when a CrossFit buddy asked me to join her in a class she…
When was the last time you tried something new? In early January, I met a friend for coffee and when I told her I was going to a trampoline park for my…
These exercises go easy on the joints — and you'll still break a sweat
My husband and I chose Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri for a recent walk because it offered something for both of us: running paths for me and a museum for…
People are increasingly making the switch to a plant-based diet because of the health and environmental benefits. Research has shown that a plant-based way of…