How savvy are you about portion sizes? Over the past 10 years, portion sizes in the United States have grown increasingly out of whack, and most people vastly overestimate how much they should eat at each meal. Consider this:
—One serving of... (Read More)
In many companies, it's a badge of honor to go to work sick. Only about 16 percent of U.S. employees use all of their paid sick leave each year, according to a report by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard's T.H. Chan School of... (Read More)
Walking is the easiest and perhaps best form of exercise for a long and healthy life. A daily, 30-minute walk can offer a variety of health benefits.
A better mood. Even if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, going for a morning walk can... (Read More)
Time is running out! The deadline to purchase health insurance coverage during the 2016-17 open enrollment season is just days away.
If you have not applied for a health insurance plan by January 31, you'll only be able to obtain coverage in... (Read More)
Did you know? Your health and your mood can get a major boost from sunlight. How much is just enough? Many medical experts say 10 minutes of sun exposure a couple of times a week is ideal.
What are the benefits of sensible sun... (Read More)
There's no doubt about it: Most children love art! But each year, children end up in emergency rooms due to accidents and mishaps while working on art projects at home.
Did you know that even those art supplies labeled as 'non-toxic' can have... (Read More)
Like it or not, winter is fast approaching. Once you start the furnace, it not only starts heating your home, but drying out the air. That's where humidifiers come in. Here are all the benefits the humble humidifier can provide all winter... (Read More)
Whether it's during the school day, after school or in a team setting, many children play sports throughout the school year.
Sports are a great way to help keep kids healthy. But sports participation, even non-contact sports, always carries a... (Read More)
Are germs lurking in your home? Check out five areas in most homes that bacteria and viruses are most commonly found — and how you can banish them before they make you sick:
1. Door knobs and handles. Wipe those down with a disinfectant wipe... (Read More)