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...
Could Cleaning Your Home Alleviate Depression?
When you look around your home, what do you see? If there are dust bunnies in the corners, clutter on the counters and laundry in piles, this quick glance may leave you feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You’re not imagining things, either. The state of your home...
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...
3 Good Reasons to Let Someone Else Shovel Your Snow
Winter snow might look pretty when it’s falling, but it quickly turns into a safety hazard, especially when it piles up in front of your home. Whether on foot or in a car, you can quickly lose traction on snow-covered sidewalks and driveways. If you live in an area...
What You Need to Know About Cervical Cancer
You might have heard about cervical cancer, but maybe you’re not sure what it is or the risk factors. Who gets it and how can it be prevented? Cervical cancer is cancer that begins in the cervix, a critical part of the female reproductive system. Once a leading cause...
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...
Safety Tips for Partying in a Crowd
After a few years of quarantined holidays, you might be ready to go all out this year. Large parties and crowded festivals are calling your name. But before you strap on your dance shoes and head out for any end-of-the-year shindigs, make a plan for partying...