Category: Healthy Lifestyle

As parents, we know there are lots of reasons why we shouldn’t be overloading our kids with sugar. A treat now and then is no big deal, but a steady diet of sweets can lead to health issues now and later in life. But is hyperactivity one of the reasons that you consider sugar a…

Now that New Year’s has come and gone, what’s on your mind? Are you reflecting on the past year? Or are you looking forward to the year to come? Or maybe you, like many people, made weighty resolutions in the last few weeks with the hope that they would magically transform you into a new…

It can be easy to focus on the things that we lose as we age. Energy, sleep, even taste buds! The possibility of losing one’s memory can be the scariest thing of all, and, unfortunately, it does happen to many people as they age. In fact, it has been estimated that 1 in 14 people…

What do you look for when you’re shopping for food, beauty products, and cleaning supplies? Are the labels “clean,” “green,” or “natural” important to you, and are you willing to pay more for products with those labels? If so, you’re not alone: sales of products labeled with these descriptions have been soaring over the last…

There are some things that we know aren’t true. “Old wives’ tales” like eating bread crusts will make your hair curly, shaving will make your hair grow back thicker and darker, or making silly faces will result in a permanently silly face seem ridiculous to us now. But there are actually a lot of popular…

When you were a child, it probably felt like it was easy to meet new people and form relationships. Whoever had a ball or the latest gadget to play with was a good candidate, and you could march right up to them and strike up a friendship. As an adult, though, making connections can feel…

Sometimes you just need a mental health day. And sometimes you get one, and then have no idea what to do with all that “me time.” So you end up feeling guilty, unproductive, and more dissatisfied than when you started. If this sounds familiar to you, then maybe it’s time to examine why you end…

It’s official. New Year’s is cancelled this year. Ok, maybe that’s being a little overly dramatic, but so far we know that some of the most well-known American New Year’s traditions, like the Times Square ball drop in New York City, will be happening virtually this year, and crowds probably won’t be gathering anywhere. It…

Are you finding that life isn’t as...sweet as it used to be? How about salty? Or sour? You’re not imagining things - as you age, your sense of taste actually starts to decline, like your eyesight or hearing. This phenomenon can feel like another annoying part of getting older, but your declining sense of taste…

What’s your go-to food vice? Do you have a sweet tooth? Is salty and crunchy that really gets you going? Or maybe every day is different, and you find yourself rummaging around for whatever snack it is that you simply must have right now, instead of reaching for all that healthy food you’ve prepped for…

Retirement. For some, it’s something they’ve been looking forward to for half of their working lives; for others, it’s a necessary evil that they learn to live with. However you felt about retirement before taking the plunge (or being pushed off the edge), you might find that your feelings change as you start to settle…

For seniors, access to healthcare can be a real issue. Research has shown that, despite the universality of Medicare, seniors in the United States face greater barriers to healthcare and are overall sicker than their counterparts in other high-income countries. With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing shelter-in-place orders and a particular risk for seniors, we are…

The marijuana plant has been the topic of heated conversations in recent years. Most people know Marijuana has a reputation for recreational use, but what about the impressive medical research and benefits this plant has to offer? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one such derivative, and has been called a “miracle” by doctors across the country.…

As we navigate one of the worst public health crises of our lifetimes, something ominous looms on the horizon. With a severe cold and flu season ahead, as well as a surge of COVID-19 cases, it’s important to be proactive with your health and, to be frank, honest about the reality: most of us will…

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes the unexpected happens. Unfortunately, has also taught many families that they are financially underprepared for a crisis. In 2019, research by the Federal Reserve revealed that 22% of Americans regularly expect to forgo or make late payments on some of their bills. In fact,…

Have you ever spent too much time trying to convince yourself to cook dinner, just to end up throwing in the towel and ordering takeout? You’re not alone. After a long day, the idea of gathering ingredients, finding a recipe, and preparing a meal can be unbearable. Companies that offer meal box subscription kits know…

This school year might not look exactly how you imagined it would. With 42% of parents working from home and millions of students settling into online classrooms, we are facing an entirely different set of challenges than we have in previous school years. For students (and parents!), a virtual school year can be incredibly stressful,…

There is no shortage of fitness trends out there (think pole fitness, aerial yoga, prancercise…), but there is one that brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “clowning around.” Circus fitness merges functional with fun to create an exciting and engaging new style of workout. The workouts can range from practicing handstands and cartwheels…