Sue Arteaga started baking at a young age. As part of a blended family of 9, she remembers baking her first batch of cookies at age 6 with her stepmother who loved to bake and has fond memories of baking… read more
Tracy Wright
Breast Screenings
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States behind skin cancer and third killer of women to heart disease. Beginning in the 1980s, breast screenings became a prevalent part of women’s health as they… read more
Checkups at Every Age
Well checks and screenings aren’t just for babies and toddlers. Checkups at every age are so important, and it is just as important for us adults to visit the doctor regularly and know which health screenings should be performed at… read more
Train Your Brain With Fun Games
Many of us spend time on our physical fitness, but are we doing the same for our mind? Science has proven that there are brain exercises that can help keep our minds sharp as a preventive factor for age-related cognitive… read more
Why Does Mental Health Matter?
I suffer from anxiety. Much like a physical condition, it is something I grapple with every day. Sometimes I can pinpoint the exact reason for my anxiety, but more often than that, it comes at me without specific cause or… read more
Seeing Clearly: How Digital Eye Strain Impairs Our Vision
On average, Americans now spend seven hours a day in front of digital screens, either at home or working from an office, according to the American Optometric Association. Computer vision syndrome, or digital eye strain, has been recognized fairly recently… read more
Happy AND Healthy Hour: How Moderate Alcohol Use Can Be Good for You
We know that a glass of wine after a long day can help to relax us, and long-term research has shown that drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation can actually be good for you, red wine in particular. A study conducted… read more
How to Conquer Jet Lag
Whenever we travel far distances and across time zones, we are susceptible to suffering from jet lag. It can affect people in very different ways, but there are ways to combat it and lessen its impact when you are traveling. … read more
Skin Chafing: An Unwanted Side Effect of Exercise
Exercise and activity have so many benefits for our bodies, but it can also bring some unwanted side effects. Chafing is a common skin condition that can occur when skin rubs together from activity and/or hot weather. “The medical definition… read more
Making Your Home Cozy
I don’t know about you — but getting under a soft blanket after a tough day is one of my favorite things. It turns out that coziness is a cultural tenet that can boost our psychological state and make us… read more
