Spring is in full bloom, and while blossoms and flowers are beautiful, for many it’s the season of suffering. Seasonal allergies can make you miserable, but the Mayo Clinic suggests some simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies under control. (Photo: Photo: Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels)
The weather is warming up, so it’s ideal to get outside, get moving, and get back in shape. One key is to not overthink it. Today.com offers some simple and practical tips to get you going. (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)
Easter candy is a time-honored tradition and a delight for our children, but we all know that too much sugar is not good healthy. This article form USA Today advises parents on how to moderate candy without spoiling their children’s Easter celebration. (Photo: Tammy_L, Creative Commons)
Vegetarian diets are generally healthier for you than diets that include animal products, but some vegetarians rely too heavily on processed foods, which can be high in calories, sugar, fat and sodium. Careful planning can optimize the health benefits. This article from the Mayo Clinic tells how.
Going without enough sleep is risky. Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning the next day, our ability to fight disease and develop immunity, and our metabolism and chronic disease risk, says the University of Michigan School of Public Health. (Photo: Meagan, Creative Commons)
Winter’s super dry air can cause discomfort for our skin, sinuses and lungs. Indoors may be especially dry if we have a warm-air heating system. A home humidifier, which puts moisture into the air, can help, says Rush University Medical Center.
Winter is the time we always worry about colds and flu, but this year we have the omicron variant to complicate things! But there are some commonsense steps you can take to boost your immune system to optimize health, Harvard Medical School reports.
The holidays are not a time of joy for millions of people, but rather one of grief, longing and sadness. In fact, our culture’s ‘happy holiday’ frenzy can only deepen the sadness. Psychology Today explains the causes and how to cope. (Photo: Anna Shvets pexels.com)
Everyone enjoys special treats during the holidays, but they are often full of sugar that can cause health problems. This article from Harvard Medical School looks at the dangers of sugar and how to avoid them. (Photo: LadyDragonFlyCC, Creative Commons)
Many of us look forward to celebrations during the holidays, yet it is also a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism offers tips to help you stay safe. (Photo: Kimery Davis, Creative Commons)
