Stress Less at Work
Stress, unfortunately, is a feeling that we all experience from time to time. While it may just seem like a part of life, it can place a huge toll on your health, both mentally and physically. April is Stress Awareness…
Weight and Your Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 70 percent of American adults over the age of 20 are either overweight or obese. Over 12 million (or 1 in 6) American children and adolescents between the ages…
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day the Healthy Way!
American tradition tells us that if we don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day, we’ll be pinched! But just like a leprechaun, we have a trick up our sleeve. Let your friends and family know they need to keep…
The Clearest Ways to Save Your Vision
Hindsight is always 20/20, and many Americans reflect on what more they could have done to save their vision. March is National Save Your Vision Month, which will shed light on how a digital device’s blue light can affect…
The Link between Diabetes and Heart Disease
Why Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Heart Disease Diabetes is a condition that occurs when your blood glucose levels are too high. Most people with this disease have type 2 diabetes, usually caused by lifestyle factors, such as…
Surprising Ways Your Valentine’s Day Chocolate Can Improve Your Health
If your significant other gave you chocolate for Valentine’s Day, you’re probably a little leery of the weight gain that may come along with this romantic gesture. But don’t fret! What your admirer gave you could also benefit your health!…
Do I Have a Cold or the Flu?
Cold Symptoms Millions of Americans catch a cold every year in the United States. In fact, adults have an average of two to three colds every year, while children have even more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
The Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease – What You Should Be Looking For
Alzheimer’s Disease is a commonly-known, widespread form of dementia that causes memory loss and hindrance of other cognitive abilities that interfere with a sufferer’s daily life. More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s, and it is the sixth leading…
Get Some Rest and Be Your Best!
Sleep is an essential part of life. Just like water and oxygen, we can’t live without it, yet many try to! In today’s society, there’s just not enough time in the day, and sleep typically gets put on the backburner…
The Most Effective Ways to Maintain Your New Year’s Resolution
Every year, thousands of Americans and even more across the globe decide what their New Year’s resolution will be. However, it’s often expected that those partaking in the movement won’t be able to maintain all, or even one, of their…