Summer is a time for making memories with friends and family. But it’s best if those memories are happy ones. When hosting a barbeque or a picnic, be sure to brush up on food safety tips to ensure your guests don’t get food poisoning. People experience more foodborne illnesses…
What Is Depression? The well-being of your mind and body are interconnected and dependent on one another. When your body feels sick, your mood and mental capabilities are affected; likewise, mental health greatly affects the physical health of your body. Depression impacts how your mind and body feel…
In previous generations, parents didn’t have to deal with managing their children’s screen time. Back in the mid 1990s, having a “portable electronic device” meant owning a Walkman or Game Boy, and at that time, only 14% of American adults had internet access (and that was through…
It’s not just summer sun that can lead to dehydration. People of all ages and activity levels can become dehydrated any season of the year, but most commonly in very hot or cold weather. The human body is made up mostly of water, and dehydration happens when the body loses…
Social media has been a hot topic for several years now with parents, schools, policy makers, tech companies, and others joining the conversation and weighing in about benefits and risks. The impact of social media on children’s developing brains is continually researched and debated. There are both positive and negative…
Key Takeaways (TL;DR): Eating healthy during the holidays can be challenging because traveling changes your routine, party food is often rich, and stress makes it easy to overeat. Focus on enjoying time with people instead of the food. If you travel or go to a party, bring…
Obesity is currently one of the most serious health issues in the United States, but it is widely misunderstood. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 42% of Americans live with obesity. Obesity is a significant risk factor in potentially fatal health issues like high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes,…
Do frequent digestive problems like bloating, diarrhea, and abdominal pain affect your daily life? You’re not alone. Gastrointestinal troubles can result from a number of health conditions. But for approximately 7% of the U.S. population, gluten – a protein found naturally in wheat, barley, and rye – is a contributing…
Holiday travel can be one of the greatest joys in life. Whether it’s reconnecting with family and friends or just breaking up daily routines in new places, travel is good for the soul. But it is not always so good for our bodies. Traveling has become even more stressful in…
Navigating stressful situations is a part of life for everyone. It’s how our bodies react when we perceive danger in our environment. But the more you know about how to neutralize stress, the better prepared you’ll be to cope when it hits. In this post, we’ll discuss what happens to…
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