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  • This for That: 5 Easy Swaps for Eating Cleaner

    Clean eating revolves around eating a diet that’s mostly fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds/nuts, lean meats and fish. Clean eating also reduces the amount of processed foods (chips, snack bars, cereals, frozen meals, canned items) and significantly reduces foods high in added sugar. While this lifestyle can be challenging at first, eating clean is also easier than it sounds! One quick way to get started is by swapping a fresh fruit or vegetable for any processed snack item. 

  • Baby Aspirin During Pregnancy Could Be a Lifesaver – Especially for Black Women

     

  • Is Your Child Anxious or Depressed? Watch for These Signs

    There is no magical age when we become susceptible to depression or anxiety. These disorders can show up at any point in life, affecting our decision making, ability to cope with stress and interaction with others. 

  • You’re Never Too Old for a Knee or Hip Replacement

     

  • Is Co-Sleeping Or Bed-Sharing Safe For Your Newborn?

    So, you have a new baby on the way and are trying to decide where they will sleep. One friend says that in her home country, infants routinely sleep in their mothers’ beds. Another friend is sure that’s dangerous. And yet another insists that having a separate nurse is the only way to guarantee sleep for you or your partner. Who’s right, who’s wrong and what’s best for your baby?

  • Getting Ready for Hurricane Season

    Last year was an active Atlantic hurricane season, and experts predict 2018 could be just as busy. With the season starting in a few short months--June 1 until November 30, it’s not too early to make plans. 

  • Top Recommended Immunizations for Adults

    Immunization isn’t just for children. Some of those vaccinations you may have had as a child can wear off over time, becoming less effective. You may need additional vaccinations if you’re traveling to a different country for work or vacation, if you’re going to be around young children who may not yet be immunized, or if you have certain health conditions. As new vaccinations are developed, you can protect yourself from additional illnesses. In addition, with age, your immune system becomes weaker, and complications from illnesses can be more serious.

  • Follow Your Gut for Health

    Are you frequently tired or have trouble sleeping? Have a poor appetite or stomach issues including constipation or diarrhea? If you Google these symptoms, you’ll probably find a list of frightening possibilities, but search engines may overlook one reason for your myriad of symptoms: your gut.

  • 12 Strategies for Fighting Insomnia

    It’s hard to know where to begin if you struggle to fall asleep. Roughly a third of all adults battle insomnia at some point in their lives, and the answer to a better night’s rest may be as simple as changing a few everyday habits.

  • Eating Vegan for Heart Health

    When professional soccer player Toni Pressley began a vegan diet, she lost weight, increased her energy and stamina, slept better at night and found her mood improve. But she got an added benefit of improving her heart health.