In today’s day and age, you can’t be too careful about who you let into your home or who you get too close to when out shopping at the mall or in another public space. The moment you let your guard down, kidnappings, abductions, and other threats could happen in an...
You might be familiar with this yellow-colored spice if you enjoy many Indian dishes, but it can do a whole lot more than just add a flavorful kick to your food. Turmeric has long been used for its health and medicinal benefits, including these four big ones. 1....
The holiday season is just around the corner, but why wait until Thanksgiving to remember everything you’re thankful for? Studies have shown that showing gratitude on a daily basis can come along with some serious mental and physical health benefits! Gratitude and...
September is Healthy Aging Month, so we’ve created a Healthy Aging Series to help older members of our community stay fit, healthy, and happy. It’s never too early or too late to start taking control of your mental and physical health. To kick off this series, here...
Smoking cessation can be difficult, but once you overcome this obstacle, your health, wellness, and quality of life can skyrocket. While you’re probably familiar with some of the most common ways to quit smoking, these five lesser-known tips might be new tools you can...
Social media has become a fact of life for the 81% of the U.S. population who has at least one social media account. While this networking technology can be beneficial for a number of reasons, including helping long-distance family members and friends stay in touch,...
If you’ve ever experienced a dull or shooting pain near your elbow that seems to radiate down your forearm and into your wrist and hand, you might have had what’s known as tennis elbow. This condition is primarily caused by strain and overuse, so it can be prevented...
You’re probably used to seeing walnuts listed as healthy foods to add to your diet, whether you’re searching for ways to boost your heart health, lower your blood pressure, or lose weight. But what is it about these little nuts that make them so jam-packed with...
Whether you’re hiking through the woods or weeding your front yard, coming into contact with poison ivy can happen just about anywhere, and often when you least expect it. Along with poison sumac and poison oak, poison ivy is a type of plant that produces an irritant...
Grass-cutting season is still in full swing, making this month as good as any to brush up on some basic lawn mower safety tips, especially where children are involved. Each year, a surprising number of lawn mowing injuries are reported, many of which involve young...
