Healthy Living

If you have an office job, you’re probably used to sharing a lot of things with your co-workers. Don’t get caught in the trap of sharing your germs with them, too! So many people feel pressured to go into work, despite being sick with a cold, flu, or other easily transmittable illness. Today, we’re going to talk about the reasons you should take a sick day and how to feel less guilty about it.

If you or your loved one is concerned about falling at home, a medical alert system can provide much-needed peace of mind. Medical alert systems summon help at the touch of a button. Start an online search to find the best options on the market. If you experience a fall or other medical emergency and […]

If your toddler seems to only eat Cheerios, waffles, pasta, and Goldfish crackers, or your preschooler demands grilled cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you may have a fussy eater on your hands.

Most hair loss is just one more indignity of the aging process. By age 50, around 85 percent of men and 40 percent of women have thinning hair. The rate at which your hair thins depends largely on heredity. Other common causes of hair loss include stress, hormonal changes, certain medical conditions, and some medications. But did you know that a poor diet can accelerate hair loss? Here are five eating habits that contribute to the problem.

If you or a family member is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you may be thinking about how to tell your loved ones, specifically how to tell your kids. It’s important to provide reassurance, regardless of your child’s age.

Today, we’re going to take a closer look at this surging new market in an effort to answer as many of your burning questions as possible. What are DNA tests? What can they tell you about yourself? Do they even work? Read to find out more!

When it’s time to leave the nest for the first time, finding a place of your own can be overwhelming. It’s important to find a place you like, but especially if you live in an urban area, finding a place that’s the right size, in the right location, and within your budget can be a hard needle to thread.

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is referred to as a “silent killer” because it can develop slowly over time without any signs or symptoms, meaning it can often go unnoticed. Rather than treating their hypertension with pills more and more people are adopting the DASH Diet, which has been proven to lower blood pressure naturally through healthy eating.

It might be January 1st or the day after Thanksgiving, but when the urge to exercise strikes, it’s best to take advantage of it before it fades away. There are tons of ways that you can get healthy, but one of the easiest and most fun is by taking a fitness class.

If you’ve got it, it’s hard to focus on anything else. Back pain is pervasive and, if left unchecked, can dramatically impact your quality of life. If you suffer from back pain and you haven’t purchased a new mattress in this decade, I can’t recommend upgrading enough. It will make a difference. So let’s explore some of the latest and greatest mattresses designed with your back in mind.