Summer vacations should be carefree adventures. Unfortunately, that's not always how they go. Your regular medical needs are sure to follow you on vacation. And new healthcare issues may come up while you're gone, too. How do you ensure an accident- or sickness-free...
You've no doubt heard it said: having a baby changes everything. It’s a fairly true, if general, assessment of what happens when your family welcomes a tiny human into your home. But it doesn’t quite paint a full picture. Having a baby also changes you -- and that...
CW: The following post discusses suicide, specifically in how it affects men. Due to the nature of the topic, some readers may find the information triggering or upsetting. In 2019, suicide was one of the top causes of death among men in the United States, coming in...
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...
