Everyone has routines and hygiene habits that have become so automatic that we never give it a second thought. But what if we’re doing it all wrong? Some of our habits may be doing more harm than good! According to… read more
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Fitbit for Fido: Wearable Tech for Your Pet
BY CAMILLE GRAHAM These days, you track everything. You count steps, measure sleep and — if you’re, ahem, a bit nosy — track the location of your loved ones. With smartwatches and fitness trackers, every movement you make is accounted… read more
Forget Everything You Know About Your Metabolism
“My metabolism just isn’t what it used to be.” Remember when you could run a mile in seven minutes on your high school track team or play ball with your buddies every day and never get tired? As we get… read more
Holidays with a Side of Health History
Thanksgiving is National Family Health History Day. Have you ever noticed that every time you go to the doctor you are required to fill out a long family history questionnaire? Many people don’t know the details of their family’s health but… read more
Breathe in, Breathe Out: A Simple Guide to Box Breathing
Stress. We all have it. Our society thrives on it. But what if there was a simple way to combat stress in both the short and long-term that required nothing more than a few minutes of intentional breathing? When we… read more
Is Your Pet Making You Sick?
FACT vs. FICTION If you’re reading this, it’s pretty likely that your pet is part of your family. As pet owners, we share our beds, food and just about everything else with our furry friends. But is their gift back… read more
Pet Checkups at Every Stage
Adding a new pet to the family? Be prepared for shots, vet appointments, dental cleanings, vitamins and vaccines. Sound like you just brought home a new baby? It is! So, before adding a new member to your family, review the… read more
Wash Up! The Story of Soap
Soap has been around for centuries, dating all the way back to 2800 BC. Soap has evolved in that time but the basics remain the same. HOW IS SOAP MADE? Believe it or not, it takes only two key ingredients… read more
Eye Twitches: When is it Serious?
Who hasn’t been working on a screen too much lately? After a while, you may notice your eye begin to twitch involuntarily. This condition takes on different forms from benign cases to more complicated conditions that can be tied to… read more
How Air Purifiers Can Help Clean Your Air
Even before COVID-19, usage of home air purifiers had spiked. According to Consumer Reports, one in four American households now owns an air purifier. But what do they actually do and is it worth the investment? Simply put, air purifiers… read more
