Health & Wellness

HydroTherapy: The Ultimate Stress Reliever
With today’s kinetic multitasking lifestyle, it’s no wonder a recent study by the National Women’s Health Resource Center found that nine out of 10 adults have experienced serious stress, with four out of the 10 suffering adverse health affects as a direct result. Relief could be as close as the backyard.

Healthy Food, Healthy Kids
Childhood is a critical time for establishing lifelong eating habits. Kids who grow up in a household that promotes healthy eating are more likely to adopt those habits as their own. Luckily, nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated or labor-intensive.

Don’t Let a Hip Fracture Put You on the Sidelines
Many older adults worry about injuries from falling, especially hip fractures, for good reason. Statistics show that for older adults, a hip fracture can be a life-altering injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control, of all fall-related fractures, hip fractures lead to the most severe health problems and reduced quality of life.

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones from Summer Sun Skin Damage
More than 1 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year. That’s more than all other cancers combined. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), studies have shown that adopting a comprehensive sun protection program that includes monthly self-examinations and yearly screenings by a dermatologist can substantially lower skin cancer risk.

Break the Cycle of Bad Bone Health
Imagine having bones so fragile that everyday activities like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or even coughing can cause a fracture. Unfortunately, this may become a reality in the future for 44 million Americans – 80 percent of them women – threatened by osteoporosis, the “brittle bone” disease.

Beach Body Basics
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the desire to get in shape. Anticipating outdoor activities, skimpy beach wear and upcoming vacations, many people panic and resort to quick weight loss tricks and crash diets to get their bodies beach-ready.

Revealing the Healthy Secrets of Fruit
Summer has officially arrived and Americans are including more anti-oxidant rich food in their daily diets and taking it along on weekend trips. One source of anti-oxidant rich food is simple everyday fruit.

Dealing with Childhood Obesity
The National Institutes of Health has declared childhood obesity an epidemic. The number of children who are overweight has doubled in the last two to three decades and statistics show that one child in five is overweight.

Is Your Body Getting Enough Oxygen?
Do you feel tired all the time even though you get eight hours of sleep a night? Do your muscles throb every time you complete a workout even though you exercise every day; or do you experience occasional irritability for no apparent reason? If you answered yes to any of these questions, your problem may be a lack of adequate levels of oxygen in the blood.