Do your kids like cleaning their rooms? Yeah, probably not. Frankly, cleaning isn’t exactly thrilling when you’re an adult, either. And while it may be tempting to just clean up after your kids to get it over with quickly – especially if they’re young – getting...
8 Things to Avoid in Winter If You Have Indoor Allergies
For people with allergies, the change in seasons can usher in watery eyes, sniffles and itchy skin. The main culprit in warmer months is pollen. Come winter, there’s less pollen, but that doesn’t mean that allergies go away. Instead, indoor allergens take over,...
Should You Use a Humidifier? That Depends
Frigid weather is rough enough on its own, but the dryness of winter air can make it doubly unpleasant. If winter has left you with a scratchy throat, itchy eyes and cracked hands, you may be desperate for relief. Common advice includes adding a humidifier to your...
Easy Meal Planning Tips for Healthier Eating
If you want to get on track with your eating habits this year, consider the everyday art of meal planning. Planning out your meals can make healthy eating easier and more affordable. But if getting started seems like a big job at first, just take it step by step. Once...
“Diet” Doesn’t Have to Be a 4-Letter Word
It’s January, the season of diets and good intentions. Many people resolve to go on a diet, only to lose their willpower within the first few weeks of the year. Seeing healthy eating as an all-or-nothing endeavor, they quickly end up throwing in the towel and going...
12 Ways to Improve Your New Year
As January 1st edges ever closer, you might be tempted to make a list of all the ways you’ll improve yourself in the new year. And that’s great. Setting goals can help you gain perspective about where you want to end up by next December. But that enthusiasm tends to...
9 Health Benefits of Taking a Family Vacation
Family adventures aren’t just fun. They can also improve both your physical and mental well-being. But sometimes it can be hard to justify the cost of travel, especially in today’s economy. Think of a family vacation as an investment in your health. Not only will you...
Can You Get a Flu Shot and a Covid Booster at the Same Time?
With sniffle season in full swing across the country, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your seasonal vaccines. Before the last couple years, this typically meant a flu shot for most people. But with covid seemingly here to stay, your annual fall trip to the...
8 High-Protein Breakfasts Inspired by the Season
Your body needs protein first thing in the morning. Research shows that protein-rich breakfasts offer important benefits. Eating protein in the morning can reduce your need to munch throughout the day. Protein-packed breakfasts can also help you build muscle and...
Is It OK to Let Your Kids Eat Their Halloween Candy All at Once?
For kids, the ultimate Halloween dream likely features buckets full of sweet, sticky candy. They’ll sit right down in the middle of their haul and tear into piece after piece. By the end of the night, the only thing left will be smears of chocolate and a pile of empty...