Don’t panic. Easier said than done, right? Over the last six weeks, the country has jumped from casually aware of the novel coronavirus in China to a state of barely suppressed panic. Even in towns without any active cases of COVID-19, grocery store shelves sit empty,...
More than 600,000 Americans are currently dealing with kidney failure. And if that's not enough of a sobering stat, consider this: Kidney disease is the 9th leading cause of death in the U.S. Want to avoid this particular club? Be kind to your kidneys. The diseases...
Thousands of schools celebrated Read Across America Day last week, a program founded over 20 years ago to encourage a love of reading -- and a boost in literacy -- for kids and their caregivers. Traditionally held on Dr. Seuss’s birthday (March 2nd), Read Across...
The more you know about women's health, the better you can prevent or treat things as they happen. If you're a woman (or you know and care about them), learn the signs and symptoms of some of today's most pressing female health issues. Not everything on this list...
You’ve seen the headlines and heard the stories. There’s a new virus making its way around the world, threatening -- and, by expert predictions, likely -- to become a bonafide pandemic soon: coronavirus. Officially named COVID-19 based on the type of virus it is, this...
Brushing your kids’ teeth when they’re young -- or worse, getting them to do it when they’re old enough -- can feel like a pointless exercise. Those “baby teeth” are just going to fall out anyway, right? Well, that might be true, but it’s not the whole story....
Medicare alone isn’t always enough. If you’re turning 65 soon or have already enrolled in Original Medicare, you might be wondering about Medigap. You may also have had mailers, calls and even in-person visits from salespeople trying to sell you a Medigap plan. Also...
Cold winter days call for satisfying comfort foods. Fortunately, you can indulge in meals and snacks that will warm your belly without blowing your healthy eating goals. Choose good-for-you comfort foods, such as those in the sample meal plan below, so you can make it...
Dreaming of white-sand beaches and fruity cocktails as you gaze out the window at yet another day of winter weather? Time to make that dream into a reality, friend. You probably know that unplugging and getting away from it all can give you a mental boost. But...
Relationships matter. And we’re not just talking about those of the romantic variety. Whether it’s with your partner, your kids, your extended family, your friends or your coworkers, having strong ties to others can make you healthier, stronger and all-around happier....
