Category: Healthy Lifestyle

Summer is here! And not only is it time for fun in the sun, but it’s also the season for snacking on chips and dips, hot dogs, burgers, and ice cream. All of these treats are okay in moderation, but the excessive amounts of sodium and high fat content in pre-packaged foods can be detrimental…

With the arrival of summer, temperatures are beginning to rise -  and so is energy consumption. With concerns over climate change continuing to grow, now is a great time to focus on environmental conservation. You can start conserving natural resources at home by practicing responsible, sustainable energy consumption -  and you’ll save some money on…

Take a look around you - what do you see? Maybe you see friends and neighbors chatting outside, a flourishing garden, a beautiful sunset, or a clear blue sky. Our sense of sight is one of the things that  keeps us connected to the beauty of the world, and one of the main things that…

Most of us are walking around with some pretty powerful cameras right in our pockets. The camera capacities on iPhones have improved greatly in the last few years, so much so that they can almost compete with expensive, heavy-duty photography equipment. With these powerful iPhone cameras, gone are the days of blurry photos or bad…

In the dog days of summer, the last thing you want to do is come home and cook dinner. Sweating next to a hot stove, or having the oven turn the house into an inferno can seem like a very unappealing prospect. But, your family has to eat, and you can’t get take-out every night!…

Picture it: a glistening pool reflecting a clear blue sky, a warm, sun-soaked towel, and a glass of ice cold lemonade. Spending time by the pool is a great way to pass the hours on a summer day. It’s also one of the best ways for seniors to get exercise! Here are 4 ways swimming…

It’s summertime, and for many of us that means hot, lazy days, dripping popsicles, and epic meltdowns when it comes time to tackle summer homework packets and reading lists. This is the plight of so many parents: you know your kids deserve a break from the structure of school, but you also don’t want them…

The summer solstice, which falls this year on June 20th, marks the beginning of the summer season. This day is also the longest of the year, giving us around 15 hours of daylight. With the return of the long days of summer, we get an opportunity to release old, stagnant energy and welcome in the…

With warmer weather comes more opportunities to bask in the sun. Remember, though, that it’s important to protect your skin while soaking up that vitamin D. This is especially true for older adults. Skin care becomes even more important for seniors, as age brings increased risk of age spots and wrinkles, thinning skin, and skin…

We’ve come a long way in a short time towards protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. In the last decade we’ve seen states outlawing conversion therapy for minors, banning biased coverage exclusions by health insurance companies, and allowing alternative gender expressions on identification and birth certificates. While the LGBTQ+ community is seeing legislative gains…

There are any number of opinions on which diets are best to follow. Some people believe that a vegan lifestyle is necessary for optimal health, while others think a caveman’s diet fulfills our omnivorous dietary requirements. What many scientists and nutritionists do agree on is that a diet rich in seasonally available produce is nature’s…

There are different ways that diseases can be transmitted between people. Some can travel through the air and can infect anyone who breathes it in. These diseases are called airborne diseases. Airborne diseases are spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or even talks. Spit and bacteria fly in the air and can linger, and…

Nutrition experts suggest that seniors eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, with most recommending 5 or more servings a day. Making produce the main building-block of your snacks and meals is a smart way to boost your health, and spring and summer are the perfect times to start. Why not try diving into a bowl…

Celery juice is today’s latest fitness trend.  Fitness bloggers and celebrities are raving about this “miracle juice,” and are taking over instagram with artfully displayed glasses of grass-green juice. Anthony William, aka “The Medical Medium” is credited with starting the celery juice fad, but William is neither a doctor nor a nutritionist. Yet, he began…

Coral reefs are home to 25% of the ocean’s marine life. These fragile ecosystems are actually living creatures and are being irreparably damaged at an alarming rate. Over 35% of the world’s reefs have died; in high-traffic places, like the caribbean, that number is a staggering 80%. This puts millions of aquatic creatures at risk!…

Got cabin fever? Bored being stuck with your family all day? We get it, but being quarantined with kids does not mean you have to suffer. While it can be challenging to find things to do around the house, there are some activities you can do both indoors and outdoors to keep your kids (and…

Spring is a time to refresh, and what better place to start than your home? Here are 10 spring cleaning projects you can do with just 10 minutes of free time. So turn on some music, open the windows to let in some fresh air, set a timer, and get started!  Sort papers: If you’re…

Having indoor plants can bring life and color to a room. Plants help improve air quality and can boost productivity, focus, and attitude. But what to do if you’re horticulturally challenged? Luckily, there are many plants that are beginner-friendly and hardy enough to withstand erratic watering, low light, and changes in temperature. With practice and…