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
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How to Keep Your Brain Strong as You Age
As we get older, we change. Our bodies change, behaviors change and friend groups and social activities change. And, of course, our brains also change. With age, it is important to keep your brain strong and stimulated. Mental acuity, according… read more
Show Your Liver Some Love with Liver-Supporting Foods
Think of the liver as the bodyโs toxin processing plant. Most toxins, like pesticides, household cleaning agents, dry-cleaning chemicals and hormone disruptors in beauty products, are fat-soluble. In order to be eliminated from the body, fat-soluble toxins must be converted… read more
Cracking the Case on Knuckle Cracking
Whether it is to alleviate boredom, stress or tension, stiffness, restlessness or simply due to habit, knuckle cracking seems to satisfy many. A study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine reported that the behavior is often… read more
6 Ways to Improve Sleep Without Counting Sheep
A great nightโs sleep doesnโt begin when your head hits the pillow โ it starts when you get up in the morning. There are actually steps you can take throughout the day to improve sleep and wake up rested. Rise… read more
Nailed It: How Your Nails Can Indicate Health Issues
Whether you prefer nails that are long and painted or clean and trimmed, they can be visual tellers of your health. When there is a change, your nails can indicate health issues such as iron deficiencies, fungal infections or heart… read more
First Aid Kit Essentials For the Adventurer!
Outdoor adventures can be filled with fun, excitement and wonder, but they can also be dangerous. That is why it is important to be prepared for every possible situation by having disaster-proof first aid kit essentials ready at hand. Sometimes… read more
Losing Your Zzzz’s? What to Do About Insomnia
Your mind races, you feel restless and you stare at your clock as the hours tick by. Insomnia is a common condition that results in difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep, and the National Institutes of Health estimate that 10 percent… read more
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. Let's learn the truth about… read more
Try Online Yoga Classes for Senior Adults
Just because there is still a pandemic affecting our community, that doesn't mean that you have to stop getting exercise. In fact, keeping your body physically healthy is one way to protect yourself from getting sick. And, it is important… read more