Cold-Weather
How Cold Weather Impacts Your Health

Do you eagerly await the first snowfall of the year? A blanket of snow covering the ground is beautiful to look at, but over time the cold temperatures that go along with winter can take their toll on you both physically and psychologically. What’s more, death rates tend to climb during the cold winter months. […]

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Water Safety Rules Every Parent Should Know

On hot summer days, many of us head to local swimming spots to cool off and have fun with our families. However, a trip to the pool can quickly turn tragic if the proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the CDC, “drownings are a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 14, […]

Antioxidant-Intake
7 Ways to Increase Your Daily Antioxidant Intake

Healthy living will always have a place in our hearts and stomachs – literally and figuratively! Our health is comprised of our emotional and physical health, and most importantly, the food we eat every day. Without healthy eating, our bodies can never perform at optimum levels and organs cannot function properly for their intended purposes. […]

Fire-Work
The Dos and Don’ts of Fireworks Safety

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to let the pros do it. But if you can’t imagine July 4th without lighting a few fireworks at home, here are the Dos and Don’ts of fireworks safety: DO: Point the fireworks away from people, places, and things. Keep water nearby in case anything happens, and extinguish spent […]

Depression-Affects
7 Ways Depression Affects the Body

Contrary to popular belief, depression isn’t just all in your head. The effects of depression influence not only the mind and your brain chemistry – but also bodily processes that enable us to function normally every day. Globally, the number of people who are clinically diagnosed with a mental illness is staggering. According to a […]

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Do we really need Probiotics?

What exactly do probiotics do and why are they beneficial to our bodies? One would think, why to add more bacteria to our bodies when we are consumed by so many other tendencies. We always think bacteria is bad for us or that cause diseases and that we must get rid of it. But actually, […]

Summer-Safety
Ultimate Summer Safety Guide

Make summer safety a priority. Summer should be a time of lighthearted amusement and no unnecessary trips to the doctor! Learn these key summer safety tips to prevent injuries while enjoying all of your favorite seasonal activities. We walk you through the basics of safe grilling, swimming, and fireworks. Safe Grilling and BBQs Each year, […]

STD Facts
STD Facts: 5 Things You Need to Know

What if someone asks, are you having safe sex and your answer is “sometimes” or “I think so”, you might need to worry a little. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases occur each year in the United States, and one-half are among 15 to […]