With its colorful leaves, brisk temperatures, and the commencement of the holiday season, autumn is often proclaimed to be the best season of the year. However, that doesn’t mean that fall is all pretty pumpkins and vibrant leaves. Several serious health and safety issues crop up at this time of year. To keep yourself and ...
Flu season is almost here, so you’re probably wondering when to get the flu shot. For the young and old, this easily contagious illness is much more than a mere inconvenience. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that between 2012 and 2013, some 56,000 U.S. residents died from flu-associated illnesses. But that shouldn’t cause you to ...
Aging often gets a bad reputation, but it’s a natural and normal part of life that should be celebrated rather than stigmatized. As Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman said, “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” Learn the effects of aging on the ...
There’s a reason kale became the leafy green darling of both the culinary and fitness worlds: This common and affordable supermarket staple is a powerhouse of nutrition. According to the Mayo Clinic, kale is packed with calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, and vitamins A, B6, C, and K. Of course, kale isn’t the only valuable vegetable ...
Elizabeth Gilbert sums up the quest for happiness in her book Eat, Pray, Love. “People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you’re fortunate,” she writes. “But happiness is the result of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, ...
When you’re young, it’s easy to take the ability to walk without a care for granted. And when you’re older, it’s easy to feel frustrated with your slow legs and tired feet. However, think about how many miles your body has carried you over the years. It’s pretty incredible how durable our bodies are, but unfortunately, stiff ...
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure or are tired of managing your hypertension with medications, you’ll be pleased to learn that there are many natural ways to lower blood pressure. In fact, simple lifestyle changes like exercising and eating a healthful diet can help you manage and lower your blood pressure. Natural ...
Do you snore? You’re in good company – 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis (source). And if you’re a snorer, there’s a good chance someone has told you about it (or complained about it) at some point in your life, whether a spouse, a roommate, a sibling, or a parent. Although you might ...
Good news! Research shows that there isn’t an elusive, complicated secret to finding happiness. Instead, there are numerous sources of joy in life. Whether you dedicate yourself to volunteer work that benefits others, or you surround yourself with friends and family – or even just a beloved four-legged friend – happiness won’t be far off. ...
When it comes to secrets, people love to be in the know. Having access to information that many others lack is undeniably appealing. It makes you feel clever, informed, and connected, and it can also be incredibly useful. After all, once you are aware of a secret, you have the opportunity to put the information ...