Juice cleanses may be a raging fad, but they’re not the be all and end all of detox programs. In fact, many people find that juice cleanses make them feel worse, because the regimen lacks fiber and sufficient calories. Moreover,…
If I said you could break your phone addiction, declutter your closets, and enjoy better sleep and more stable moods with just minutes of free meditation a day, would you try it? I have family members deep into meditation, and…
When we’re young, we often wish that the hands of time would slow down so we wouldn’t have to grow old. But little do we know that there are numerous benefits to growing old, which we often can’t see from…
Every year, children are sent home from school because of an itchy little pest: head lice. While these tiny bloodsuckers are a major annoyance, experts stress that there’s little health risk associated with lice infestations. Find out all you need…
For better or for worse, selfies are everywhere and it looks like they’re here to stay. They’ve practically been elevated to an art form thanks to high-quality cell phone cameras, the rise of social media, and the legion of influencers…
Unless you eat a perfectly balanced diet and soak up plenty of sunshine, you might need a diet supplement. But before dropping dough on a bottle of pills, it’s best to determine if you really need them by checking with a…
Fitness trackers are a simple way to keep tabs on daily activities and exercise. Most budget models have modest designs but track important information such as steps taken, calories burned,…
We can’t all be like former president George H. W. Bush jumping out of airplanes when we are 90. Still, there’s no reason to abandon the life and activities that…
No one likes to get older. The good news is that at every stage, it’s possible to prevent lifestyle-related health and beauty damage by educating yourself and instituting some easy…
Eating healthy can seem like a challenge in winter, with the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables and the cold weather encouraging cravings for baked goods and hearty fare. It’s…
When it comes to diet, there is no one catch-all solution. These days, there are so many fads and extreme diets, some of which may work well for some people…
A New Year’s resolution to lose weight and establish healthy habits may seem to demand a pricey diet plan. But there’s a simpler — and cheaper — approach: portion control.…
If joining a gym is on your to-do list for the new year, you’re far from alone. January is notorious for attracting new members hoping to keep their resolutions. If…
As cold season settles in for the duration, visits to the doctor for fevers, coughs, and sore throats are commonplace. A particularly virulent cold can lead to missed work, health…
Ah, the holiday season: a time for weight gain and money loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way. These 24 cheap and healthy recipes keep costs and calories…
Spring isn’t even on the horizon, and winter may seem to drag drearily on forever in much of the country. Can’t get away to a sunnier spot? Here are some…
For people who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, the right information and support can improve both the length and quality of life. Their loved ones, their caretakers, and healthcare workers…
The world has unified around combating HIV since the founding of World AIDS Day in 1988, serving the 36.7 million people living with the illness worldwide and honoring the millions…