The first person has died after being hospitalized from what appears to be an unknown lung illness linked to vaping. 193 people have been struck with similar symptoms between June 28th and today, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The pain has been especially acute in Illinois, where the […]
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Tips for Coping with Back to School Stress: Tackle That First Day Like a Champ
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Tips for Handling Back to School Stress: Helping Your Kids Cope
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
Tips for Coping with Back to School Stress: Practice Makes Perfect
Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety. According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a […]
You Can Never Have Too Many Vegetables, Except for These…
It’s hard to imagine, but not all vegetables are created equal. “Vegetables are often divided into two categories: starchy and nonstarchy,” Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently said in an interview with POPSUGAR. “Starchy vegetables have higher amounts of carbs,” compared to nonstarchy vegetables like cauliflower and asparagus. So, […]
Do These Five Things to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 60%
According to a 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to more than double by 2050. However, scientists are constantly working on discovering ways to lower Alzheimer’s risk before this projection becomes a reality—and recently, researchers unveiled findings that may put us one step […]
Jillian Michaels’ Tips for a Rockin’ Booty
Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels, creator of the My Fitness app, knows a thing or two about losing weight and toning physiques. But before she’ll tell you her secrets to ripped abs or toned arms, she’ll make sure you know one thing: If your main goal is to lose weight, even in a specific area of […]
Intuitive Eating: Listen to Your Body
When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, there’s a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth trying, it all adds complicated layers to the seemingly-simple act of feeding yourself. While intuitive eating seems […]
So You Want to Become a Jogger
Jogging is a wonderful form of exercise. It’s simple, it’s easy, it’s great for building cardiovascular endurance, and recent studies show that it’s the most effective form of exercise for losing, and keeping weight off. If you’re thinking about lacing up and giving jogging a try but want to be smart about it, read on…. […]
What’s the Most Effective Form of Exercise for Weight Loss?
Doctors frequently encourage patients to exercise more and eat less in order to keep their waist trim, but which form of exercise is the most effective? Yes, according to researchers in China, who have now identified the five types of exercise that are most effective at helping people who are predisposed to obesity stave off […]