Summer calls for family picnics. And what's the most important part of any picnic? The food, of course! This summer, lighten up your outdoor meals with dishes that are both healthy and kid-friendly. New recipes will add variety to your picnic routine. They'll...
During the school year, you've got feeding your kids down to a science. Whether your habits involve school breakfasts, packed lunchboxes or afternoon snacks, you know exactly what you're doing. It’s a well-honed system, right? But then summer hits. And all of...
Skin cancer affects more people than any other type of cancer. And because it’s such a “commonplace” cancer, you may not worry about it very often. People tend to think of skin cancer as no big deal. This disease isn’t harmless, though. It can do real damage. It’s...
Left-handed people die sooner than their righty counterparts, correct? Nope, not so fast! Luckily for all the lefties out there, current research is busting the myth that left-handers are doomed to earlier deaths. There are fewer lefties among older generations...
Accidents happen. You take a tumble down the stairs late at night, your kids get a bad bug bite while playing in the woods, or an ambitious kitchen concoction gets the better of you. From twisted ankles to deeper-than-expected cuts, life presents a wide...
As the school year winds down, the weather warms up and the end of the last year’s health crisis looms ever more brightly on the horizon, Americans are starting to look forward to possible vacations. If you’re among those looking forward to a more typical summer this...
You've heard the expression "Happy wife, happy life," right? Although it sounds a little silly -- and maybe more than a little sexist -- there's actually some truth to the idea behind it. People with happy spouses, in fact, tend to live longer. If you want to...
Becoming a parent is a huge milestone. And while it's a joyous occasion, it can also leave you feeling flipped upside down. All of a sudden, your sleep schedule gets thrown for a loop. Your social life gets replaced with late-night feedings and endless diaper...
You are what you eat, right? Well, actually, yeah -- to some extent, anyway. It turns out there's quite a connection between how you fuel your body and how your brain works. That means the right diet could help support your mental wellness. On the flip side,...
May is Older Americans Month. And for 2021, the Administration for Community Living has chosen "Communities of Strength" as the theme. If you're a senior with a strong community around you, then you may feel right at home with this theme. Not everyone is so lucky,...
