Health

Vitamins are like an insurance policy. You take them because they give you a baseline of nutrients to serve as a backup to your (mostly) healthy diet. However, not all are created equal, and there are some that are definitely better for you than others. […]

Fitness experts weigh in on how to burn fat and maintain muscle From low carb diets, to intermittent fasting, to replacing meals with protein shakes, fitness fanatics around the world spend their whole lives searching for the correct answer to this question: how to burn […]

Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and it can be the first indication that something isn’t quite right inside. Pay attention to changes in skin to keep an eye on overall health. Those recent breakouts or sudden rash most likely are not […]

Your lifestyle is a major determinant of how well you’ll age – and we’re not talking about wrinkles or a lack thereof. If you acknowledge that you can continue to grow as you transition into your senior years, then aging doesn’t have to be about […]

Forget old wives tales that claim to help families choose a baby’s gender. Diet changes and the timing of sexual intercourse most likely won’t help fulfill your dreams of birthing a boy or girl. Want to accurately dictate the gender of your next child? Well, […]

Sexual health is important at every age. Throughout our lives it’s important to get regular check-ups, screenings and vaccines in order to stay healthy. Learn when it’s time to get each of these appointments for yourself and your children—and then schedule any you may have […]

Choosing the correct mobility aid can mean the difference between living independently or depending on others for one’s daily needs. Whether you’re needing a mobility aid for yourself or shopping around for someone you love, it’s important to recognize that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Luckily, […]

Hair loss isn’t fun for anyone—it’s frustrating, frightening, and can take a toll on your emotions. If you experience hair loss in unpredictable round patches usually about the size of a coin, you may have alopecia. Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder thought to be caused […]

Heart disease is the leading killer of men and women and claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined. While weight control and regular exercise are both critical to maintain a healthy heart, a heart-healthy diet (along with other heart healthy lifestyle choices) may reduce […]

Diving into popular milk substitutes  It’s impossible to avoid the many new “milk” selections popping up in the dairy aisle today—soy, almond, coconut, oat, hemp, cashew—the list goes on. Milk substitutes are a great option if you’re avoiding animal products, counting calories, or are lactose-intolerant. […]

The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is particularly true when it comes to gout pain. Gout is a form of arthritis, which may begin suddenly and result in severe pain, stiffness, and swelling of one or more joints. It […]