

Five ways exercise improves your quality of life
Exercise not only helps you live longer - it helps you live better. In addition to making your heart and muscles stronger and fending off...

Gentle ways to deal with insects in your home
With summer approaching, more insects will find their way into our homes. How can we get rid of them without using harmful chemicals?...


Red Wine: The healthier choice?
You have probably heard of people who drink wine (particularly red) because they believe it is healthy for the heart. The source of this...


Is chocolate "really" healthy?
There have been many studies in the news lately touting the various benefits of chocolate - dark chocolate in particular. These benefits...

Cereal, with a heaping of sugar
We don't tend to equal cereal with junk food, but if we take a closer look at the sugar content of many cereals, we will likely change...


How to live to (and past) 100
There are a lot of candles on that cake! Today, the average U.S. newborn can be expected to reach 80 years, and more and more people are...


Get Healthy, Get a Dog
New research is showing what dog owners already know - having a dog is good for your heart! But it's more than just those warm and fuzzy...


Meaningful Communication
With the holiday season upon us, the most important gift we can give to our family, friends and loved ones is the chance to connect on a...


Exercise to reduce stress
Stressed about the holidays? You may want to exercise. Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to yoga, can act as a stress...


What is Cyberchondria?
What is cyberchondria? As the cyber denotes, it is related to the Internet. Cyberchondria is characterized as “excessive health anxiety...