How much food should be on your plate at mealtime? What’s the right portion size? “Portion” is actually one of those words that doesn’t have an exact meaning. When nutritionists or dieticians speak about food, they’re more apt to use the term “serving size,” which is...
Yes, You Still Need to Floss – Here’s Why Back in 2016, a report made waves by claiming that flossing wasn't necessarily that helpful. This was interpreted by many outside the dental community to mean flossing wasn't necessary at all. But that's not really accurate....
If there's one thing that you want to be accurate, it's your medical records. Life and death decisions could hang in the balance. Unfortunately, your electronic health records (EHRs) could be riddled with mistakes. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it. ...
Going in for your annual checkup can feel like an interrogation. Doctors may ask questions that pry into aspects of your life you keep hidden from everyone but your closest confidants: your mental and emotional health, alcohol use and even your recent sexual activity....
Organization expert Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up with Marie Kondo took Netflix by storm, making decluttering a hot topic to a stuff-burdened audience. Viewers are now ridding themselves of possessions they no longer need. Researchers say that decluttering has a positive...
All your daughter's friends have been tying their shoes for months, but yours just fumbles with the strings. Taking your son grocery shopping always turns into an ordeal because he becomes overwhelmed by the lights and the sounds as soon as he walks into the store....
How Preparedness & Healthcare Go Hand in Hand In your day-to-day life, you know how to take care of yourself. You eat a balanced diet, wash your hands regularly and stay active to promote good health. These are all basic things that are relatively easy to do in...
In June 2019, food giant Kraft launched a peculiar kind of salad dressing aimed at picky kids who shun their veggies. Kraft Salad Frosting is packaged in a colorful plastic tube that looks as if it may dispense slime or silly string instead of ranch dressing, which is...
Are You Brushing Your Teeth the Right Way? You know how to brush your teeth – don’t you? Parents instill this vital daily habit when we’re young, but as it turns out, the American Dental Association researches and updates their best brushing practices regularly. That...
Over the past 50 years, life expectancy for men has increased dramatically. As of 2016, a man born in this country could expect to live an average of 79 years and 8 months. Although living longer is important, being able to live life to the fullest is equally...
