It's as ubiquitous this time of year as Christmas carols in the malls or those ringing donation bells outside storefronts: the urge to overeat during the holidays. All of the factors line up, well, imperfectly. Friends and family gather. Inclement... (Read More)
When you look at the calendar, it's a long, long way to summer. Sigh. Although we have spring to look forward to, we must weather the winter first. The days are shorter, the commutes to work are often more difficult and we spend much of our time... (Read More)
Feel like someone in your home is always sick during the winter months? These simple steps can help reduce the number of times your family is affected by illness in the coming months.
Wash your hands. Many people don't wash their hands often... (Read More)
You want to lose weight, but you're not sure where to start. Great news! You can forget the crazy diets. Here are some easy ways to lose weight over time:
Stick to a 75-25 ratio. There are versions of this suggestion everywhere, but the idea is... (Read More)
Be honest: how many hours of sleep do you get at night on average? Less than seven? A lot less than seven? If that's the case, then you are part of the one-third of American adults that don't get enough shut-eye.
We all know that lack of sleep... (Read More)
Ouch! One minute, you're lifting a box, and the next minute, you're in a lot of pain. Even if you are picking up a fairly light object, lifting can still put great strain on your back — especially if you're lifting the wrong way.
Lifting from... (Read More)
Looking for a great way to boost your health and well-being? Go take a hike! Hiking is a great exercise choice because you'll reap the benefits of both physical activity and of getting outdoors and in nature. It's a powerful combination.
On a... (Read More)
Mom was right: Good posture is important. It can help you prevent and relieve neck, back and joint pain. Here's what you need to know about maintaining good posture during the day while you're sitting and standing and at night, while you're... (Read More)
It's wedding season! Did you know that tying the knot could provide an opportunity for you to obtain health insurance coverage before the next open enrollment period?
When you experience a 'qualifying life event,' you may be eligible for a... (Read More)