Category: Healthy Lifestyle

While the holidays are a joyful time spent with loved ones, they are also a highly busy and stressful time. It may be a busy time of year at work, and running around shopping and decorating can be stressful. You could also be suffering from the Christmas blues. If you are experiencing the blues, know…

Many people do not see the importance in scheduling an annual physical, especially if they’re in good health. However, regular exams are essential to your continued health no matter what age you are. These exams allow your doctors to monitor your health, make necessary adjustments to your medications, and prevent serious health conditions from developing…

Oral hygiene is actually considered preventative care, just like annual physicals and routine blood work. If you take good care of your teeth and gums, you can stop dental health problems like cavities, gum disease, and even bad breath. Not to mention it helps stop other health issues as well. Oral health is also related…

As you age, you’ll start to face new health problems, and old ones become harder to treat. Thankfully, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors today can expect to live longer and healthier than ever before. That doesn’t mean you don’t have to be careful with your health though. Taking steps…

Have you heard the news? After more than a decade of advocacy, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect Tuesday, June 28, 2023. This is great news for millions of pregnant and postpartum workers. The law originally passed in December of 2022 and required special accommodations for pregnancy related medical conditions from pregnancy to…

Whether you're shopping for your own mom or a mother figure in your life, showing her appreciation and love on Mother's Day is a must. With so many gift possibilities out there, it can be tricky to find something unique that expresses just how much she means to you. To help make this holiday a…

Anxiety sucks. When it rears its ugly head, it can take over all of your mental space. And even give you some pretty distressing physical symptoms. It can interfere with the way you live, work, and socialize. So it’s only natural that if you’re living with anxiety, you probably curse the dreaded condition. And you…

2023 is here! Hmm, are we comfortable with that? I mean, who else still feels like it’s 2003? Or maybe it’s just us…but at any rate, with the new year - and the winter - stretching out ahead of us, you might be thinking about comfort, and about getting things around you cozy and organized. …

How many times have we heard it? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. By now, probably about as many times as we’ve heard people dispute that old saying! Nutrition-wise, it’s probably not so true. But when it comes to our weight? Well, things are a little more complicated. There’s been a lot…

Maybe December isn’t the time when most of us are balancing our budgets. And carefully making sure we’re putting enough money aside for retirement. But, the new year is fast approaching, and once those New Year’s resolutions hit, a lot of people will (maybe reluctantly) turn their attention back to their finances. But not everyone…

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in the U.S., affecting around 6.8 million people. That’s 3.1% of the population! The term anxiety actually covers a whole list of disorders, from phobias to social anxiety to generalized anxiety. It can be treated with therapy and medications, but there are some things you…

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: exercise is good for everyone. That’s one thing we can agree on, but we might not all agree on the best way to do that exercising. But we’re not talking about a cardio versus weights debate, we’re talking about if everyone should be exercising the same…

If you’re a mom you’ve probably heard of “mom brain,” or “momnesia”. In fact, you’ve probably experienced it! For example, do you often forget your grocery list? Misplace your keys? Can’t remember why you walked into a room? You might make jokes about it, but it can be very frustrating - and you know what?…

We’re living in a time when getting professional mental health care is much easier than it used to be, and much less stigmatized. And that’s a good thing! There’s so much information out there, allowing everyone to learn more about the mental health issues that they or their loved ones could be dealing with. And…

How many cookies or other sweets have you had so far this festive season? OK, don’t answer that - and no judgment! But you might be starting to feel a little, well, uncomfortable with your sugar consumption, right? But instead of swearing the sweet stuff off completely (that’s pretty tough!), you might want to turn…

For many people in the US, this time of year is all about giving. Obviously, though, not everyone in the country, or around the world, celebrates the same holidays, or gives gifts at this time of year. But, whenever it’s done, it’s a very human thing to exchange gifts - we all just do it…

This time of year is magical for toddlers and young children. They get to help bake cookies, open presents, and go to holiday parties. All while spending quality time with their family. It’s hard to believe that with all that magic children can get stressed out. But the holidays really can be a strain on…

It sounds crazy, video games? For seniors? When you think of video games you probably picture kids avoiding homework and chores. Not seniors using video games to improve their health. But the video game industry has evolved since the 70’s. It's now a hobby that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy. A study…