If you are physically active and usually spend a fair amount of time under the sun without following the guidelines for safe sun exposure, you probably have had a taste of how painful and bothersome a sunburn can be...
Read MoreBeware of the conventional strawberry, the Environmental Working Group warns. The avocado, meanwhile, is the safest.
Read MoreOver two-thirds of our planet is covered in the stuff—so it makes sense that people have discovered so many different ways to use salt water to tackle problems.
Read MoreIt’s a typical scene outside any school today: groups of kids loaded down with enormous backpacks that threaten their health.
Read MoreMany of us often wonder: is better to support local farmers at the farmer’s market who are not certified organic, or is it better to buy certified organic products from the grocery store?
Read MoreWhen you hear about an outbreak of foodborne illness, it usually involves a large food corporation or chain restaurant. But you may be just as likely — perhaps even more likely — to encounter food contamination in your own kitchen.
Read MoreWhether you roll to the right or left side of the bed in the morning, having the right mind-set when you peel yourself from the pillow can shed some sunny, cheerful light on even the longest, most grueling of days.
Read MoreTweens and teens aren’t the only kids experts say spend too much time on their phones and tablets.
Read MoreYou probably cross your legs at least once while you’re having dinner, working at your desk, or pretty much any time you sit down.
Read MoreYou can, in fact, have too much of a good thing — even sleep, new research suggests. People who sleep more than eight hours per night have a significantly higher risk for stroke than those who snooze......
Read MoreWhether you’re a helicopter, free-range, or pro-attachment parent, one thing most moms and dads can agree upon is that young kids need daily naps.
Read MoreSometimes “the cure” leads to a worsening of the very problem you’re trying to solve. Such may be the case when it comes to antiperspirants. As reported by Real Clear Science,1 antiperspirants affect the bacterial balance in your armpits, leading to an even more foul-smelling sweat problem.
Read MoreNo matter how you slice it, American kids are eating too much pizza. That's according to a new study from the Illinois Prevention Research Center, which found that pizza is the second-highest source of calories for kids ages 2 to 18.
Read MoreWhile most people are familiar with blood banks and the wealth of good giving blood can do for those in need, fewer are familiar with a new concept that can help provide infants in need with the nutrition they deserve: milk banks.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever gotten a hug and instantly felt better, that embrace might have been helping more than just your mood. According to new research from Carnegie Mellon University, a hug can actually boost the body’s ability to counter stress and fight off infection.
Read MoreA study was just published on the correlation between positive touch with your child and lowered rates of stress for children. Lowering your child’s levels of stress hormones can decrease their future risk for both physical and mental health issues.
Read MoreJust a cup of cooked oatmeal contains 4 grams of fiber -- nearly the same amount that's in an apple or a cup of cooked Brussels spouts. It's incredibly versatile and you can find it just about anywhere so you don't have to compromise health when your stomach's grumbling and the options are limited.
Read MoreWhen the phrase “turning back the clock” is applied to the antiaging benefits of a new skincare routine, there is very little downside. But the way literally turning back the clock adjusting your schedule by just an hour every autumn affects your body is less clear cut.
Read MoreBefore you clean your little one’s bum, you may want to check the label on those wipes. Nutek Disposables of Pennsylvania has voluntarily recalled its baby wipes, which are manufactured under 10 brand names, since the packaging may contain a type of bacteria that’s often antibiotic-resistant.
Read MoreThe role of snacks in a healthy diet is hotly debated. Some people argue that between-meal snacks are essential to managing blood sugar levels and “keeping the metabolism going.”
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