Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S., with one person dying every 4 minutes as a result. Approximately 800,000 people have a stroke each year; about one every 4 seconds. by Claire Kinzy | The American Heart Association, Dallas Life…it’s a beautiful thing filled with so…
The WaterRower delivers comprehensive cardio, muscle & calorie burning in the comfort of your home Compiled by Tricia White | Managing Editor Did you know that rowing is one of the best exercises for developing aerobic fitness? Not only does working out with rowing machines allow people to develop…
YOUR STRESS IS CONTAGIOUS: HOW TO AVOID INFECTING YOUR KIDS By Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor You are a loving, thoughtful and responsible parent. You totally adore your kids! There is nothing you would not do to keep them safe and happy. So you are rushing around trying to…
Tragedy into Triumph by Rebecca Utley-Baker Ten years ago, I lost my eldest brother, John, to a heart attack. My family was shocked that a man of 47 years with no signs of heart disease would pass suddenly. Needless to say, it impacted our family beyond words. A year and…
Building a Home Gym is a Snap with Busybody and Fitness HQ Sure, home gyms are great for avoiding driving to a club and paying membership fees. But there’s another motivation behind the transformation of basements, garages, and spare bedrooms into home fitness centers: They’ve become a way to gather…
March is National “Save Your Vision” Month Vision plays an important role in daily life. Every waking minute, the eyes are working hard to view and process information. In fact, according to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) annual American Eye-Q® survey, 40 percent of Americans worry about losing their eyesight…
Substance Abuse and Teens: A Prescription for Disaster The first in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on measures to prevent temptation, as well as how to recognize signs that your child is partaking in destructive activity. By: Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Navigating the…
By Madison Cook | Contributor As teenagers in the 21st century, we are constantly influenced by the presence of the media routinely reminding us of the poor decisions made by celebrities we grew up idolizing, such as Miley Cyrus and Lindsey Lohan. In this time of our lives encompassed by…
Dangers In The Drink Aisle: The Truth Behind Energy Drinks & Dietary Supplements By Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer How many times have you kicked back an energy drink just to get through the afternoon at the office? How many times have your kids done the same thing before a big…