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Why Do I Need to See a Mental Health Counselor?

Why should you see a mental health counselor? The answer may surprise you. Many people think they must have a serious issue to see a counselor. They may worry that going to a counselor indicates they are not right in the head. Neither are true.

8 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy When You Work a 9-to-5

More than 123 million Americans work a full-time job. When you add family obligations and social activities into that mix, there aren’t many hours left in the day.

5 Heart-Healthy Habits to Teach Your Children

Learning heart-healthy habits is crucial. 

One Healthy Habit Can Help You Lose Weight and Save Time and Money

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, save money, find more free time, reduce food waste or all of the above, meal prep may be the one weekly habit you’ll want to start. Meal prepping refers to the act of preparing your food ahead of time. By making one large serving at once and then dividing it into appropriate breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack portions, you’ll stockpile a week’s worth of ready-to-go meals.

Are Weight-Loss Apps Healthy for Kids?

If you notice your child is gaining weight, you might be tempted to suggest they use one of the many weight-loss apps that track food and exercise. But there are more dangers for kids using these apps than you may realize.

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.

7 Health Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore as You Get Older

How Patient and Family Advisory Councils Improve Your Patient Experience

  Patient and Family Advisory Councils play a vital role in delivering quality care to both patients and families. Simply put, they allow

Vaccinations Every Adult Should Have

Immunizations aren’t just for preventing disease in children. Vaccinations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also can protect adults from diseases such as pneumonia, influenza and measles that cause serious illness and even death. In fact, adults who contract measles have a greater risk of death than children with measles.

Daylight Saving Time Is Ending, Reset Your Internal Clocks

For the past century, the opinion on daylight saving time (DST) has been sharply divided between those who support it and those who oppose it. Funny thing, though: Both sides are still not exactly sure what it does. What started as an energy conservation trick became a national standard in the 1960s. With small exceptions (Arizona, Hawaii and three others), it hasn’t budged much ever since.