While the winter holidays are a time of joy and celebration, the season is not without its pitfalls. Increased travel, family gatherings, and holiday decorations and gifts can bring unwanted stress, injury, and illness. Stay safe and healthy this season by following just a few simple precautions. Travel Smart Millions of Americans will find themselves […]

Contents: Modern humans and the perils of our age   What is diabetes?   Control your weight   What to eat   Sweat it out!   Conclusion Modern humans and the perils of our age Throughout history and up until very recently, we humans haven’t paid much attention to our diet. When we were hungry, […]

In Japan, it is not uncommon to pass by a worker’s desk and find said worker asleep. In fact, an employee with their eyes shut and head on their desk is not a sign of laziness, but rather that they have worked themselves to the point of exhaustion, an admirable goal. Japan is known for […]

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. […]

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome. Though the exact cause(s) of the condition remains unknown, research has identified several factors that seem to contribute to its development. For instance, emotional and physical trauma, chronic stress, previous infections, genetics, and abnormal responses by the brain in managing pain have all been identified as possible causes. […]

For all levels of endurance athletes and anyone who enjoys running, there is always that urge to go the extra mile. For serious long-distance runners, no matter how much they have trained there is always a need for more energy. As a society, we have enjoyed the benefits of caffeine for over a century; the […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]