Category: Healthy Lifestyle

I will never forget the time I was at a Labor Day party, checking on my kids, who were 4 and 2 at the time, and someone at the party made a helicopter noise with their mouth. I stopped and looked at him, and said: “I just want to make sure they don’t get hurt.”…

It’s scary to put yourself out there. But, if you remember to know yourself, be ready to eliminate, and use the tools around you, you’ll do just fine making new friends.

According to the CDC, about 75% of people living with Hepatitis C were born during 1945-1965. People born between these years are generally referred to as the “baby boomers,” and they are five times more likely than other adults to be infected with hepatitis C. Why is it so important to get tested? About 75-80%…

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic condition that affects protein in the body, which causes thickened mucus to form in the lungs, lung infections, and can lead to malnutrition. This condition will eventually limit the ability to breathe. Thickened mucus also forms in the pancreas, and other organs. Most people were diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis by…

In a marriage the D word is not an easy pill to swallow. Divorce is normal at any age, but recently the divorce rate among couples in long-term marriages is increasing. While the average American divorce rate has declined over the past 20 years, it seems that it is quite the opposite for people over…

A stroke can be horrifying, leaving the person with various challenges to overcome afterward. Aphasia is one of these challenges, caused by damage to the brain. It affects about 2 million Americans and occurs more in older adults than younger adults. Even though so many people in America have this disorder, more have never heard…

If you have been diagnosed with scoliosis, then you are aware of the corrective options: either a brace or surgery. But, did you know there are exercises you can do to help correct it? Well, there are! Scoliosis is characterized by an S or C-shaped curve in your spine. It usually begins in childhood, but…

Yes, you read it correctly, eat whatever you want at the right time and lose weight. The Chrono Diet sounds too good to be true, but it has been shown to work, as long as you stick to the strict rules. The diet is also called “Chrono Nutrition,” and was created by a French doctor…

Athletes soak in an ice bath to improve performance and to recover from muscle pains and spasms. Since the late 1970s, Japan has been using cold treatments, exposing the body to temperatures below -200 °F for 2-4 minutes. This method is known as cryotherapy. In recent years, the concept has taken over America. There is…

According to research, postpartum depression affects about one in seven women. It is a serious mental illness, and can lead down harmful roads like experiencing thoughts about taking your own life, or harming your child. The US Food and Drug Administration, FDA, has recently approved a drug targeted to help treat women with postpartum depression.…

It is that time of year again, the sun is out, the birds are singing, and the days are longer. With the sun and summer months, also comes the heat. If you are not hydrated throughout the day, especially if you are outside, the higher your chances of heat stroke. This is especially serious for…

Every year, about 11 million couples try to conceive a child, and about 7 million of them have male fertility issues. In the US, about 1 in 8 couples experience this. The reason? Low sperm count. Almost 80% of men with fertility issues do not get tested. Some men are ashamed to test their sperm…

Everyone has heard of the word “hernia,” and the pain that accompanies it, but what does it actually mean? A hernia is when an organ, usually in the abdomen or groin, pushes through an opening in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place, creating a bulge. Sounds scary, but it is actually quite…

Here we take a look at each form major yoga form. You’ll learn how to tailor your choice to fit what you’re wanting from the practice, and then starting tips for complete beginners.

Sometimes, we could all use a little destress time. In our hurried world, destressing needs to be maximized with something productive. Here, we take a look at pairing cleaning with Zen practice. This comes with steps and tips for optimal relaxation.

Now that you have retired, you are probably sitting around wondering what you should do with all of your free time. Save up some money, and go travel! Traveling has so many positive health benefits that promote social, mental, and physical well being. It’s a large world out there, go explore it! First, here are…

It is common knowledge that the older a woman gets, the riskier it is to have a baby. This goes for both the mother and the baby. The older parents are when they have a child, the more likely they are to have a child with autism. This falls especially on the mother’s age. New…

This year, the CDC estimates over 7,000 deaths will occur because of melanoma, a form of skin cancer. A lot of people only apply sunscreen when going to the beach or pool. That is one of the biggest mistakes a person can make. Sure you think to yourself you’re going to be exposed to the…