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  • Feeling “Spaced Out?” You May Need More Sleep

             

  • Is It Too Late for a Flu Shot? Definitely Not!

    No one wants to get the influenza virus (flu). We continue to vaccinate throughout the flu season as it remains the single best way to protect our children and families. 

  • Binge-Watching Could be Bad for Your Sleep

    If you love watching TV shows for hours on end, it may affect your sleep, according to one recent survey.

  • Gallbladder: A Tiny Organ with a Big Impact

    It may not grab the spotlight the way the heart and lungs do, but your gallbladder plays a key role in your health. Understanding how this tiny but mighty organ works — and what can happen when it doesn’t — can you help identify potential problems.

  • Why Am I Waking Up Tired After 8 Hours of Sleep?

    The easiest way to explain sleep apnea is that a person’s breathing repeatedly stops or pauses while they are asleep. When this happens, the throat muscles relax and you may snore, then your body often wakes you up to resume breathing again. It can make you tired, even after a full night’s rest. Multiple sleep interruptions prevent you from sleeping soundly and can leave you feeling extremely tired during the day.

  • Does Shopping for Groceries Online Deliver More than Convenience?

    Grocery delivery is a game changer when it comes to food shopping -- order your groceries online or through an app on your smartphone, and your order is delivered right to your door. Beyond the convenience grocery delivery services can even help you eat (and live) better. Here’s how:

  • Breast Lumps Aren’t Always Cancer, They Could Be Fibroadenomas

    When a woman notices a lump in her breast, her first thought is: Could it be cancer? But not all tumors in the breast are cancerous. A fibroadenoma is a benign tumor of the connective tissue. It affects 10 percent of women, making it the most common solid mass of the breast.

  • Avoiding Peanuts Might Put Your Child at Risk for Allergies Later

    One of Israel’s most popular kid foods is a peanut-based snack called Bamba. It’s so popular that “Bamba” is said to be one of the first words Israeli toddlers learn.

  • Walking: A Simple but Effective Exercise for Physical and Mental Health

    In a world filled with weight-lifters and gym fanatics, we commonly feel pressured to engage in exercise routines that in some instances cause pain and wear to our joints and muscles. For the average person, finding the perfect balance among exercise, work, school, family and diet can be a challenge.

  • Where’s the Beef? Not in These Meatless Alternatives

    With major national brands launching lines like Incogmeato and menu items like the Impossible Whopper, faux meat is moving from a specialty item to mainstream trend. The Beyond Burger and Impossible Burger get a lot of the credit for driving the buzz about plant-based patties that mimic the taste and texture of a beefy burger.