Vaccines have been in the news a lot lately, and usually for the wrong reasons. School districts all over the country still require children to have certain vaccinations before they can begin the school year, and many companies urge employees to get flu vaccines prior...
The holidays mean family, friends, gifts and food. But with the holidays people don't just eat – they feast. Between big family get-togethers and office holiday parties, the possibility of expanding your waistline at the end of the year increases sharply. But believe...
The holidays can get hectic. For some, taking the time to sit back, relax and sip a fruity adult beverage can be the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. But before you start working on your favorite eggnog recipe, note that traditional cocktails are packed with...
You've probably come to accept the fact that you'll be adding a few pounds during the holidays. Between large family meals and a constant array of sweets set before you, you'll likely decide to give up the idea of keeping trim in the winter. Perhaps you'll start on...
This year for winter break, you're hitting the open road with your friends to catch some sweet waves off the coast of Mexico. As you catch your first wave, you get big air and wind up with more than you bargained for – a broken arm and a pricey hospital stay to boot....
Like clockwork, children head back to school only to be bombarded with a host of different bacteria and viruses, including the flu. The increase in cold-weather sickness could be because children are getting less vitamin D due to the lack of sunlight and more time...
With the start of fall comes the start of flu season. This year, H1N1 and two other variations of the flu are expected to circulate throughout the country. Flu activity usually begins to increase during October and reaches its most prominent point between December and...
In today’s world there are tons of different apps and wearable devices to choose from designed to track your activity and calories burned throughout the day. Whether it’s a Fitbit, Apple watch or other, there are a number of fitness tracker choices on the market and...
At one time or another, most people worry over losing weight and getting in shape. But with so many diets to choose from and conflicting nutritional advice available, it’s tough to know how to proceed. Should you cut carbs and skip dessert? What’s really making you...
August is National Breastfeeding Month, so let's talk about all things pregnancy, starting with what's safe medications to put in your body while pregnant. While many mothers are wary to take any kind of medication during pregnancy, studies have found that some are...
