Category: Health & Wellness

March 7 is National Cereal Day – Here’s How to Spoon it Up and Be Healthy about it!

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March 7 is National Cereal Day, a day when cereal aficionados around the country raise a spoon and a bowl to those who brought this beloved product into the world, changing breakfast as we know it. So, rather than just talk about all the different cereals you might want to snack on to celebrate, let’s […]

What does Saving Daylight do to our Health?

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On the second Sunday in March, most Americans “Spring Forward” an hour, as daylight saving time (sometimes erroneously called daylight savings time) begins, and most of the United States will “lose” an hour of sleep. The biannual spring and fall clock changes continue a long tradition started by Benjamin Franklin, who takes the honor (or […]

The Surprising Link between ED and Heart Disease

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Sometimes, the early signs of a disease might not be obvious — but that doesn’t mean your body isn’t sending you warnings. It may come as a surpise, but recent research suggests that erectile dysfunction can actually be an early sign of cardiovascular disease. While there are many causes of ED, the majority of cases are […]

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and there are some important, and yet simple things you can do to raise awareness and take action toward prevention. The Bad News Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and […]

Running Guru and Olympian Jeff Galloway, Creator of Run-Walk-Run method, Dies at 80 

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Jeff Galloway, a member of the 1972 U.S. Olympic team who for decades inspired elite athletes and countless everyday runners by promoting a run-walk-run strategy, whether in a marathon or just a neighborhood jog, died on February 25 at the age of 80. As the Associated Press (AP News) reports, Galloway had a hemorrhagic stroke and […]

It’s National Strawberry Day…in February?

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When you think of strawberries, you usually think of warm days in the sunshine, not shivering in the final weeks of Winter. It makes sense, as the peak of strawberry season are the months of May and June. So it’s understandable if you’re a bit confused as to why we would be celebrating this beautiful […]

Can Pets Boost Your Brain Power?

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Any pet lover knows that the answer to that question is a resounding, “OF COURSE!”  Well, as CNN reports, a new study has confirmed what we’ve known all along: having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as […]

Actor Eric Dane dies after Short Battle with ALS – What is ALS, and What You Need to Know

Actor Eric Dane at fundraiser

Actor Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, at 53 years old, just 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to NBC News. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, […]

HigherDose Brings Red Light Therapy to Showers

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HigherDose has been one of the leading innovators in the wellness tech scene over the past few years. During this period, it has mainly focused on red light therapy, which is claimed to help improve skin and hair health at a cellular level. Now, it has expanded its red light therapy offerings to include a Red […]