By Family Features Summer brings sunshine and plenty of exciting opportunities to head outdoors for fun with family and friends. While those joyous moments make the season special, all that sun exposure can wreak havoc on the skin without the proper precautions. Whether you’re dining outdoors, going for a swim,…
By Family Features A bright, sunny day offers opportunities for warm-weather fun. To make the most of your summer, you’ll need to take a few steps to enhance the experience and ensure you’re ready for whatever the day may bring. When it’s time to head outside, consider these tips from…
By Family Features | Contributor Many people are fearful of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially those with a family history of the condition. Researchers are investigating innovative treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, but no cure exists right now. There are steps people can take, however, to help maintain and support…
By Family Features | Contributor As you prepare your mind and body for the warmer months, you may be interested in detoxification as a way of cleansing and eliminating toxins. A typical detoxification period may include fasting and a strict diet combined with light, appropriate exercise. According to Ayurvedic practices, an…
By Lindsey Shay | Contributor Ensuring that kids are “getting their greens” is a necessary part of healthy eating, but getting them to eat a wide variety is equally as important. Many vegetables are high in essential vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber that can promote good health and aid in…
By Jamie Scalici February is American Heart Health Month, and its importance has never been greater. The world’s “new normal” has introduced a ton of new stressors to our daily lives, and despite the pandemic, heart disease remains America’s most fatal killer. Here are 9 unusual symptoms that can indicate the heart…
By Cheryl Maguire | Contributor It’s important to keep your kids as healthy as possible to prevent getting sick. A child’s health encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. It is important to maintain good overall health in children so they grow and develop appropriately. My grandfather used to say, “if…
By Callie McGovern | Contributor As we begin a new year filled with more uncertainty, our collective mental health and wellbeing continues to be tested and stretched to its limits. Although it seems like the normal resting state is a perpetual feeling of anxiety, many are looking for the opportunity…
By Cheryl Maguire My husband and I are fitness fanatics who exercise six days a week. When our twin 14-year-olds asked if they could join us at the gym, we were elated that they wanted to share our love of fitness and spend time with us. But during our first…