Living a healthy lifestyle can seem overwhelming. Don't let it be! Consider these four simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in how you feel and your overall health. Get recommended health checks. Don't let the cost of... (Read More)

Feeling stressed out? You're not alone. Most of us have some level of stress. Our schedules are packed and there doesn't seem to be enough time to cross everything off the ever-growing to-do list. Some amount of stress is normal and even useful... (Read More)

Have you named someone who could make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to? It's important to name a health care agent —also known as a proxy or surrogate decision-maker — while you are still healthy. A health care agent is... (Read More)

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)