7 surprising health benefits of cuddling

7 surprising health benefits of cuddling

This simple act of a hug or the closeness of a cuddle can result in quite a few beneficial effects for our health and emotional well-being. Of course sex is always great for all sorts of health benefits but never underestimate the act of cuddling. 

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15 ways to improve your health right now

15 ways to improve your health right now

Embracing routines can be the difference between financial success or being poor, finding happiness or remaining miserable, achieving excellent health or suffering from poor health – you get the picture.


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How to celebrate safely this 4th of July

How to celebrate safely this 4th of July

Once a year, our country throws a huge party by celebrating the birth of our independence.  Each of us will observe the day in many ways – picnics, boating, swimming, and of course, fireworks.

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10 swimming lesson safety tips every parent should know

10 swimming lesson safety tips every parent should know

One of the best pastimes for cooling off on a sweltering summer day is to go swimming. Children especially love jumping and splashing around in a pool of water, having the time of their life. 

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Unlocking the truth about essential oils

Unlocking the truth about essential oils

Essential oils are nothing new as they have been used for thousands of years.  From cosmetic and dietary purposes to spiritual and religious uses, essential oils have been used in a variety of ways. 

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Getting a grip on arthritic hand pain

Getting a grip on arthritic hand pain

Likely not but if you want to improve your chances of living with pain-free hands in the future, learning a few moves to stretch out and improve grip and overall hand strength, you’d be wise to do so. 

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Prolonging your balance as you age

Prolonging your balance as you age

Poor balance increasing the risk of falls becomes more of an issue in older people often due to loss of muscle strength and joint flexibility, as well as reduced vision and reaction time.

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7 tips on overcoming cravings for unhealthy food

7 tips on overcoming cravings for unhealthy food

A dieter’s worst enemy is strong cravings for not-so-healthy foods.  Foods that fall into the “unhealthy or junk food” category are usually defined as overly processed foods high in sugar, fat, salt, or all three, offering little if any nutritional value.

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How to avoid heat stroke this summer

How to avoid heat stroke this summer

Dehydration is another important factor that can lead to heat stroke.  A person who is not consuming sufficient fluids may not be able to sweat fast enough to dissipate heat causing body temperature to rise.

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