We see vitamin and mineral supplements in the store and think to ourselves, “I should probably buy these, but why?” It is normal to be skeptical about supplements and health trends that you don’t know much about, but taking vitamins… read more
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4 Healthy Ways to Eat Popcorn
Scrap the pretzels and toss out the potato chips. If you are looking for a healthy snack to munch on, you might want to pop some popcorn. We have some healthy ways to eat popcorn! That’s right. This whole-grain, high-fiber… read more
Gym Etiquette 101: Do You Even Lift, Bro?
I recently went to the gym to get in a solid arm workout. It wasn’t too crowded, and everyone seemed to be following the unspoken rules. Until I went to use the pull-up machine and found a man breaking a… read more
5 Heart-Healthy Veggies to Add To Your Diet
Eat your veggies… a phrase we have all heard a thousand times. When we were young, we thought it was just something our mom’s asked of us to make our lives miserable, but now, it is a demand from our… read more
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
3 Ways to Celebrate the Luck of the Irish
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Are you ready to celebrate the luck of the Irish? If you are saving your night out for Friday, we have some fun ways you can celebrate at home or with friends around the fire all… read more
Hobby Hunting: Pick Up Baking!
Need help finding a new hobby? Try baking! Culinary arts therapy is becoming a more common form of therapy. Julie Ohana is a licensed clinical social worker who also has a culinary arts therapy practice in Michigan. She touts the many benefits… read more
6 Ways to Improve Sleep Without Counting Sheep
A great night’s sleep doesn’t begin when your head hits the pillow — 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
Take Control of Your Credit Card Use to Better Your Finances
We have all heard the dangers of credit card use. You probably have a friend who has a wild amount of credit card debt or you may have even found yourself in that position. There are entire companies whose sole purpose is to help people get… read more
Cracking the Case on Knuckle Cracking
Whether it is to alleviate boredom, stress , 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 habitual… read more
