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Most children rely on backpacks to carry books and supplies to and from school and activities. But a backpack that’s too heavy or doesn’t fit right can cause harm. Children can hurt themselves by using poor posture to carry a heavy bag. They may arch…
As a child, you may have been scolded for not eating your veggies. As an adult, you may have never truly outgrown that finicky eating. If you’re like most Americans, you don’t eat enough vegetables on a daily basis. Your diet may also be lacking…
Instead of getting in the water this summer, try getting on it. With a sailboat, canoe, kayak, windsurfing outfit, or pair of water skis, you can explore a whole new world of activities. Once you’ve embraced proper training and safety, you’ll get a fine, fun…
The danger of dehydration and heat stroke Dehydration and heat stroke are two very common heat-related diseases that can be life-threatening if left untreated. What is dehydration? Dehydration can be a serious heat-related disease. It is also a dangerous side effect of diarrhea, vomiting, and…
If you’re going on vacation—whether to cruise the Greek islands or visit your grandchildren in Maine—a little planning goes a long way. Although we all enjoy a bit of excitement on vacation, most of us don’t like unexpected surprises. By thinking ahead and planning for…
By: Brad Krause You see them on Peloton ads, Netflix specials, magazine covers – men with abdomens muscled like tortoiseshells, 16-year-old girls with 23” Barbie-waists. These models are our society’s ideal of fitness and beauty. The truth, though, is that roughly two-thirds of adults and…
Did you know that your kids are more likely to gain weight during the summer than while they’re in school? Help your kids maintain a healthy weight this summer by keeping them active and trying some new low-calorie, kid-friendly recipes. This one provides 1 cup…
The act of flipping a row of sizzling burgers on a barbecue grill is one of summer’s simple pleasures. But there is danger lurking in those glowing embers, and the potential damage is far worse than a few charred cheeseburgers. Because barbecue grills are operated…
Setting aside enough time for sleep probably isn’t on your daily to-do list. Like many people, you may struggle for shut-eye. In fact, 3 out of 10 adults in the U.S. get an average of 6 or fewer hours of sleep a night. Daytime napping…
Nuts provide a host of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol levels, reducing risk for heart disease and stroke, better weight control, and lower insulin needs for people with diabetes. This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors. Ingredients 3 cups roughly chopped…
Your back is important to almost every move you make, but you probably won’t realize that until you hurt it. Then you may wish you could return to the days when you took your back for granted and didn’t have any pain. Even though you…
Stroll down the aisles of any department store these days, and your eye will be drawn to an appealing collection of labor-saving gadgets. These can include everything from snow blowers and electric hedge trimmers to remote controls for the TV and DVD player. It’s enough…
Get off the hamster wheel of dieting and run with your weight-loss goals. Success Tip #1: Visualize what success looks like. Start with your work environment. If you are looking to lose weight, place junk food out of sight so it is out of mind. Success Tip #2:…
Better Me is dedicating December to dishing out weight-loss success patterns and tips. Get a head start and shift your focus from resolutions to reevaluations. Get off the hamster wheel of dieting and let this year be the year you run with your weight-loss goals. Success Tip #1:…
Get off the hamster wheel of dieting and run with your weight-loss goals. Success Tip #1: Visualize what success looks like. Start with your work environment. If you are looking to lose weight – place junk food out of sight so it is out of mind….
Better Me is dedicating December to dishing out weight-loss success patterns and tips. Get a head start and shift your focus from resolutions to reevaluations. Get off the hamster wheel of dieting and let this year be the year you run with your weight-loss goals. Success Tip #1: Visualize…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The World Health Organization refers to mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able…
Allergy season is already upon us in certain parts of the United States, and unseasonably warm weather is partially at fault. Weather patterns related to El Niño have caused plants to bloom earlier than normal, and the combination of blooming flowers, pollen in the air…
The CDC reports that poor nutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use and living a sedentary life can be responsible for much of the illness and death related to chronic disease. Each year, chronic diseases are responsible for seven out of 10 deaths in Americans. The…
The Bottom Line: Sleep should be thought of as just as important as diet and physical activity when considering your well-being. Research has found that insufficient sleep is linked to the development of a number of chronic diseases and conditions along with impacting your waistline….