You've just left your doctor's office, and the news isn’t great. Or it’s not so bad, but you’re not sure. You feel unsettled, confused -- maybe even like you disagree with the doctor. But she’s a doctor. She knows what she’s talking about. Right? While you could take...
For some people, allergies are a manageable nuisance. You take a daily over-the-counter drug and go about your business. But for others, allergies can take a huge toll, impacting everything from day-to-day activities to overall quality of life. You might...
You want your kids to be healthy and happy, but mental health problems can derail those goals. While you may not be able to protect your kids entirely from anxiety and depression, there are steps you can take to guard your kids' minds. First things first, learn...
When maladies strike, you might find relief on a grocery store shelf, and we’re not just talking about the pharmacy aisles. Many varieties of herbal tea are praised for their healing properties. Whether you have an upset tummy, a scratchy throat or a pounding head, a...
It seems like kids and dirt just go together. Dirt piles and mud puddles beckon children to come and play. Before you know it, they end up covered head to toe in dirt. And as you stain-treat shirts and mop muddy footprints, you might wonder what you were...
Alcohol always carries an addiction risk. What starts as casual drinking can evolve into something more complicated. Unhealthy drinking strains your body, your mind and your relationships. And while an occasional glass isn’t likely to do long-term damage for most,...
Spring has arrived! And while the weather is in flux in many parts of the country, in some places it can feel downright balmy. As the temperature creeps ever upward, you might be tempted to go for a swim. One sunny day doesn't justify a jump in the lake, though. ...
Your guts are a mess and your bathroom habits are out of whack. Could it be irritable bowel syndrome, aka IBS? Maybe. Lots of people suffer from IBS. And your recent influx of tummy troubles and less-than-pleasant bathroom trips could be signs pointing to an obvious...
It’s National Public Health Week! Did you forget? Or maybe you didn’t realize that it’s a thing. That’s okay. Public health doesn’t usually grab headlines on a day-to-day basis. That said, it’s an important field full of people doing good work. Over the last year in...
Spring cleaning season has arrived. Sweeping and scrubbing may not make your list of warm-weather fun, but these activities can pay big dividends for your home, your body and your mind. And with a cleaning plan on your side, getting the house ready for spring...
