11 Feb How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose, Part Two: Nighttime Tactics
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
04 Feb How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose, Part One: Daytime Tactics
A stuffy nose can ruin your day and your night ...
28 Jan Is Your Cold Medicine Raising Your Blood Pressure?
Several common cold medicines can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk for a heart attack — especially if you have a history of cardiovascular disease. It's winter, we're in the middle of cold season, and you might be looking for over-the-counter decongestants to feel...
21 Jan How to Get Better Skin with Less Effort, Part Two
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
14 Jan How to Get Better Skin with Less Effort, Part One
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
07 Jan How to Think More Positively
Are you a glass half-empty or half-full sort of person? Studies have demonstrated that both can impact your physical and mental health and that being a positive thinker is the better of the two. A recent study followed 70,000 women from 2004 to 2012 and found that...
31 Dec 9 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
New Year's can signify a fresh start. For some, this means setting health goals, such as losing weight, following a healthier diet, and starting an exercise routine. However, more often than not, the resolutions we choose are highly restrictive and unsustainable, leading most people to break...
26 Dec Are Smart Phones Causing “Altered Childhoods”?
Even if most teens aren't suffering from a true addiction to their phones, they may be experiencing altered childhoods because of the technology. Colleen Hartz's daughter is 19 years old and is rarely ever seen without her phone in hand. "She uses it for everything," the...
17 Dec The 4 Biggest Benefits of Gratitude
What if there were a solution to stress that involves nothing more than feeling thankful for the good things in your life? There is. That solution is called gratitude. According to research, people who regularly practice feeling thankful have a leg up when it comes to their...
10 Dec 7 Ways to Achieve Healthy Holiday Eatin’
Was your Thanksgiving marred by overindulging? Don't lose hope if you're trying to eat healthfully over the holidays! There are several ways you can still enjoy food at holiday celebrations without overeating. "Many people assume it's unavoidable to gain weight over the holidays," said Shoshana Bennett, PhD,...
03 Dec What Pigging Out Does to Your Body
As we gather with friends and family, we snack all day on tasty appetizers, enjoy festive cocktails, include wine with dinner, and cook multicourse meals that include grandma's favorite sugar-laden pies. Then there's the company party, the holiday girls' night out, a New Year's Day football...
26 Nov 20 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Holiday weight gain is a common concern for many adults. Various seasonal holidays may encourage overeating, sedentary behavior, and consumption of calorie-rich foods. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of one pound. This may not seem like a lot, but...
19 Nov Lessen the Holiday Stressin’ with Some Perspective
Feeling overwhelmed? Wondering how you're going to get it all done? Wishing you could just lie down? You aren't alone. The holidays can be stressful. Often, there's a lot to do and a lot to buy and a lot of people to see. Sometimes we get...
12 Nov 10 Things that Happen to Your Body When You Lose Sleep
Not getting enough sleep can lower your sex drive, weaken your immune system, cause thinking issues, and lead to weight gain. When you don't get enough sleep, you may also increase your risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and even car accidents. If you find yourself part of...
05 Nov How Shift Work Can Disturb Your Sleep — and How to Fix it
Working nontraditional hours can wreak havoc on your mind and body. So much so, there's actually a disorder named for it: shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). What is Shift Work Sleep Disorder? Shift work sleep disorder occurs in individuals who work nontraditional hours like split shift, graveyard...