By Family Features | Contributor The immune system – made up of organs, tissues, cells and proteins – is your body’s personal defense system against bacteria and viruses, helping ward off illness and infection. Because of the vital role it plays in keeping you healthy, it’s important to take steps…
By Family Features | Contributor Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, identified a strong…
By Family Features | Contributor Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing a plan for each day before heading off for work or school is beneficial for staying on time and organized, and many families’ mornings start…
Q & A with Mehmet Oz, M.D. and Mike Roizen, M.D. Q: Being stuck at home has sapped my energy. I feel so lethargic. What can I do to get charged up again? A: It may seem ironic, but the more activity you do the less fatigued you’ll feel —…
By Katie McCallum | Houston Methodist There are plenty of supplements and products in the grocery store that claim to help boost your immune system. But while it may sound like a no-brainer, boosting your immune system is actually much harder to accomplish than you might think — and for…