Personal Finance and Lifestyle Guide
Here you will find the latest guides to healthy living, health advice, and tips to help you and those you care about live longer.
Now that fall is officially here and the weather is cooling off rapidly (well, everywhere except Florida it seems) one thing is certain; cold and flu season is quickly approaching. Unfortunately, even those who get a flu shot are not guaranteed to miss out on getting the flu, and those who opt not to get […] More
Working out is great for your health and you know it. In fact, we all know it. What makes this statement sad is the fact that despite our knowledge of the benefits of working out many of us choose not to engage in this important activity. We can live longer, look better and feel healthier […] More
The topic of head lice is not one you ever want brought up in your home, but the fact of the matter is that if you have children in school, sports or who have friends they spend time with; they’re at risk for getting lice. These gross and horrible little creatures live in the hair […] More
We all have days in which we want nothing more than to stay in bed and do absolutely nothing productive, and we don’t worry that it’s burn out. Bad days, lazy days, sick days and purely “Me” days happen from time to time and that’s fine. However, many women begin to experience more and more […] More
Most of you are looking for help finding things to help you unwind before bedtime. This is a very valid subject to research because our sleep is important. It helps us be more productive, fights obesity and have better overall health. It is unreasonable to expect our bodies to be able to fall asleep quickly if we […] More
The debate and controversy surrounding childhood vaccinations seems to be never-ending. However, the fact remains that no matter how you slice it, not utilizing these important vaccinations puts your children at risk. It puts more than just your children at risk; it puts my children at risk. While I will personally never understand the reasoning […] More
Your child’s sleep habits affect your family in a number of ways. Not only does a well-rested infant, toddler or preschooler perform better at activities throughout the day, she’s also more pleasant, less cranky and she’s likely well-behaved. Additionally, a well-rested child makes for a happy household, non sleep-deprived parents and a happier mood all […] More
When one of your kids becomes sick, it’s the worst feeling in the world for you as a parent. Not only does it make your heartache to watch your little one as she battles illness, it’s difficult to deal with a sick child in general. Unlike adults, small children don’t always know how to tell […] More
Childhood obesity is nothing to mess around with. If you have children of your own, it’s unlikely that you love your kids indulging in oreo cookies and chips and there’s no way you consider that acceptable or healthy. The problem, however, is that too many kids are at risk for childhood obesity simply because we […] More
Contact lenses are a wonderful medical invention. I have worn them successfully for over twenty years with very few problems. However, there are some lessons I learned along the way that you need to follow to have the healthiest eyes when you wear contact lenses. Wash your hands before handling your contacts. Touching your eyes before […] More
Your kitchen could be making you overweight. Seriously, it’s not something we’re making up. Your kitchen could actually make you gain weight and it’s not even your own fault – well, mostly. The trick to getting thin and staying healthy is to have a skinny kitchen. No, we’re not talking a one-person galley, we’re talking […] More
Anyone with kids has been to the pediatrician’s office at least once (a month, it seems). Having been there, you know what to expect. If you have an appointment, you probably wait a while. If you call in with a sick kid and ask to be fit in to see the pediatrician, you have to […] More