Curbing Children's Sweet Tooth
/The days of singing “Just a teaspoon of sugar helps the medicine go down” are over for kids.
Read MoreAre Antibacterial Soaps Clean
/Just in time for Global Handwashing Day set for October 15, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is giving antibacterial soaps a year to remove 19 common ingredients.
Read MoreModerate drinker vs. problem drinker
/When adults gather to enjoy conversation and companionship, alcoholic beverages may be part of the scene. How alcohol affects the picture depends on how it is consumed.
Read MoreFit at 40 & beyond
/The 40th birthday is a milestone birthday sort of marking the halfway point of our lives. As the saying goes “40 is the old age of youth”.
Read MoreBicycle your way to better health
/If it’s been awhile since you’ve last rode a bicycle, that’s okay – remember, they say you never forget how to ride a bike.
Read MoreHerbal supplements - helpful or harmful
/Treating various ailments from coughs to constipation with herbs has been used in many cultures throughout the world since the dawn of mankind.
Read MoreUsing food to help you fall asleep
/In case you’re reading this article in the middle of the night because you can’t fall asleep, you’ve have company.
Read MoreMany Benefits of Drinking Water
/People who increased their consumption decreased their total energy intake by 68 to 205 calories daily and their sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams.
Read MoreThe magic of family meals
/Want to know a secret to raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children? Eat meals together as a family as often as you can.
Read MoreCaregivers - make sure to care for yourself too
/The position of being a caregiver is both rewarding but quite challenging. The responsibility of caring for someone depending on you for their well-being can take a toll on even the most dedicated caregiver out there.
Read MoreAccurate blood pressure readings at home
/It is now common for people with chronic hypertension or high blood pressure to be able to monitor their blood pressure at home.
Read MoreDrinking Too Much Water
/It may be tough to imagine drinking too much water. But it is possible, and it creates a condition known as water intoxication.
Read MoreSensible Weight Loss Tips Anyone Can Do
/Everyone needs a little push (okay maybe shove) in the right direction when it comes to losing weight. We all know in order to lose weight we have to make healthier food choices while reducing calories and increasing physical activity.
Read MoreHow To Keep Your Immune System Healthy
/A study from Oxford and Basel universities may point the way to maintaining our immune systems as we get older.
Read MoreBrain health, healthy diet and exercise
/The results of research on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease keeps strengthening the notion of eating healthy foods and exercise being key factors in protecting brain health.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Standing Your Ground
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A new study from the University at Buffalo that assessed bodily responses suggests that standing up for your beliefs, expressing your opinions and demonstrating your core values can be a positive psychological experience.
Causes of heel pain and how to get rid of it
/A condition called plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The planta fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes and normally acts as a shock absorber supporting the arch of your foot.
Read More20 ways to move more during the day
/Sitting throughout the day is harming our health. More than half of the average person’s waking hours are spent sitting – working at a computer, watching TV & commuting.
Read Morefingernails & your health
/Our eyes may be the window to our soul but our fingernails may be a clue to our health and lifestyle.
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