Health & Wellness
The A-Z of Haze: "M" is for Mask
The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "M" is for Mask. Increasingly, it's no...
The A-Z of Haze: "F" is for Frame of Reference
"F" is for Frame of Reference. Many of us have had the uncanny experience of waking up to smog-...
The A-Z of Haze: "A" is for Air Purifiers
The haze is back – here’s the A-Z of Haze you must know! "A" is for Air purifiers. Air purifiers...
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How to Keep Your Bones Healthy and Stron…
Valerie Latona
I have to be honest: I’ve never really worried about my bones—unt…
Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy
Key nutrients during pregnancy Certain nutrients play particularly important roles in your baby...
How to Have a Happy, Healthier Vacation
I had the best intentions: I packed my protein powder; I brought my gym clothes (with the...
Forget Weight Loss: THESE are the 6 Resolutions you should be making this year
Valerie Latona
Commit to a healthier lifestyle with these New Year’s resolutions that will keep your body—and your brain—fit.
Strategies to Support Brain Health
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been enjoying a more relaxed schedule this...
The Best Way to Eat for Better Health
You’d like to lose the holiday pounds or take healthier eating to another level in the new...
5 Things You Need to Do for Healthier Eyes
Full disclosure: I’m wearing glasses as I write this. In fact, if I didn’t, I...
4 Common Myths About a Healthy Heart—Debunked
When you think about it, our heart is pretty darn amazing. This one little fist-shaped muscle...
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Ways to Make Time for Your Health
You may have strayed from your healthy habits during the summer, but …
Laugh More, Live More: Your Heart Will Thank You
There are plenty of “rules” for healthy living that we’ve all heard about: eat...
What All Women Should Do for a Healthier Heart
Did you know that a heart attack strikes someone in America every 34 seconds - and that...
6 Surprising Heart-Healthy Foods
You want a healthier heart, and you’re making changes to your diet to support one of your...
What’s Good for the Heart is Good for …
February inspires talk of the heart. That’s no surprise, since February is American Heart...
7 Ways to Eat Better for Busy Women
Busy women have a lot on their plates. Time spent caring for family, working, and managing...
Shore Up Your Defenses: What to Eat to Support Your Immune Health
You may take it for granted, but your immune system does battle with potentially harmful...
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise...
Eye injury: Tips to protect vision
When you think about who's at risk of eye injury, you probably picture workers in a...
Freshen Up Your Summer Routine—and Get Healthier!
I. Love. Summer. There’s something about this season—with its breezy, balmy...
7 Gifts that Get You Healthier, Happier, and Cost You Nothing
It's easy to get sucked into the holiday madness of rushing out to buy gifts for...
Easy Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat
Whether you’re active outdoors or just running errands in the summer heat, you’ve got to keep...
Healthy Eating for the Entire Family
If you’re like me, you crave a more balanced life with less to do and more time to relax....
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy
Feeling tired all the time—or at least, most days? While a visit to your doctor can rule out...
Bedtime routines: Not just for babies
Start a relaxing bedtime routine. Do the same things each night to tell your body it's time...
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic increase in your blood pressure, even if you don't...
Easy bruising: Common as you age
Yet another bruise. What caused that dark, unsightly mark on your leg? You don't recall...
How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet
Meat and poultry can be valuable sources of protein and other important nutrients, but they can...
Vaccines for Adults: Which do you need?
Wonder which vaccines you need? It can be confusing, especially if you thought vaccines were just...
Walking for fitness? Make it count with a pedometer
Walking can help pave the way to fitness. But are you taking enough steps to get results? Using...
Heart disease prevention: Strategies to help protect your heart
Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but that doesn't mean you have to accept it...
6 Smart Swaps for Healthy Aging
Feeling your best is a top priority. That’s why you eat right, exercise regularly, and take a...
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health? Or that problems in...
Training for Your First Race: Anyone Can Do It
I still remember the feeling: I stood, waist deep, in a lake—wetsuit, swim cap, and goggles...
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physical
Regular aerobic activity — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live...
Insomnia treatment: Cognitive behavioral therapy instead of sleeping pills
Insomnia is a common problem characterized by trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting...
Why Taking A Break is SO Important!
It’s August—vacation time! Well…maybe not. A recent survey found that...
Nutritious Spin of Favorite Foods
Many of us could use more of the vitamins, minerals and fiber found in whole grains, produce,...
Exercise and Lifestyle Factors
One of the most important – if not the most important – thing you can do to stay...
Summer: The Perfect Time to Jump-Start Those Resolutions!
Forget New Year’s. I’ve always found that summer is the best time to kick-...
Healthy diet: Do you follow dietary guidelines?
You're trying to eat a healthy diet, but you're not sure how much of which nutrients to get. Just...
Job burnout: Spotting it — and taking action
Job burnout is a special type of job stress — a state of physical, emotional or mental...
Stress relievers: Top 10 picks to tame stress
Is stress making you angry, frustrated and irritable? Stress relievers can help restore calm and...
Stress: Constant stress puts your health at risk
Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from...
Heart disease prevention: A link to oral health?
Q. Can poor oral health cause heart disease? Will taking care of my teeth help prevent heart...
Stress, depression and the holidays: 10 tips for coping
The holiday season, which begins for most Americans with Thanksgiving and continues through New...
Bicycle helmet do's and don'ts
It's a beautiful day for a bike ride. You fill your water bottle, lace up your shoes and...
I'm having trouble sleeping lately. Does this increase my chances of getting sick?
Yes, lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don't get a good...
Sunless tanning: A safe alternative to sunbathing
Don't want to expose your skin to the sun's damaging rays, but don't want to miss out...
The Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in maintaining cell integrity throughout the body.* Omega-3...
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to...
9 Surprising Tips to Help You Stay Healthy
It’s Fall—back-to-school time! And for me, and many parents, that means back-to-me time…time for...
How Many Hours of Sleep are Enough?
Q. How many hours of sleep are enough for good health? A. The amount of sleep you need...
Multivitamin Reduces Cancer in Men
A multi-vitamin a day may just keep cancer away. According to the recent results of a major...
True or False?: You Must Wait An Hour After Eating Before Swimming
According to experts, there’s no specific time you must wait before heading back into the water...
Healthy Social Life Makes You Healthy, Too
Research has shown that if you live a social life, you're likely to be healthier-less stressed,...
Boost Your Energy with Colours
Feeling blue? Maybe it's time to change the colors around you. Many people report that certain...
Facts You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that normally resides in our body’s bloodstream and...
"Daily Three" to Boost Your Energy
A busy lifestyle can drain your energy on a daily basis. If you’re feeling you need an energy...
