7 Ways to Get Fit as a Family
Healthy eating habits and gym routines can be hard to keep up after the excitement of the holidays fizzle. For parents who juggle busy schedules, it can be particularly challenging to squeeze in the ...
Category Archives: Health
Is Your Child Getting Enough Physical Activity at School?
Only one-fourth of kids and teens are getting enough physical activity, according to a recent study; and physical activity is not just a necessity for a healthy body; it can contribute to a healthy m...
Agency Offers Free Heat Safety Tool App For Real-Time Safety Tips
With sweltering temperatures baking Texas this week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers to protect their workers from heat illness. As part...
3 Tips for Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free this School Year
All parents want to feel confident that their children are happy, healthy and focused on the future. The unfortunate reality is that drug use can derail these goals and put a strain on families. Pare...
What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus
The Zika virus is a virus being spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti strain. This virus is spreading rapidly through South American countries like Brazil and through the state of Florida. There ...
Studies Reveal Menopause Makes Women Age Faster
Two UCLA studies reveal that menopause–and the insomnia that often accompanies it — makes women age faster. The dual findings, respectively published July 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academ...
How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Summer Activities
Hitting the road for an outdoor adventure or just headed to a local park or pool? Get prepared. Before summer fun, comes summer safety. These tips can help ensure you have the tools you need to enjoy...
Ten Things Every Allergy Sufferer Must Know For Summer
With the hot and humid weather of summer, the symptoms of allergies are in full swing for many. If you suffer from the ‘wheezes and sneezes,’ there are 10 things you must be aware of according to Rob...
Does Giving Thanks Before Meals Help Weight Control and Health?
Thanking God before a meal is a staple for many Americans. Thanksgiving is a holiday in which many practice giving thanks before meals, and it is a holiday during which many find themselves overeatin...
Vacation Without Wrecking Your Waistline
Years ago, I struggled with guilt when I would go on vacation. Being off my normal eating and exercise routine would cause me stress and although I always enjoyed my vacations, I could never quite sh...