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.
When my eight year old daughter developed migraines suddenly, I had no idea the impact it was going to have on our lives. I knew a little about migraines; they were a very bad headache that could be accompanied by nausea or vomiting. What I didn’t know was how complex they were or that they could […] More
We have heard it for years; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It turns out it really is. Breakfast is important because when you wake up in the morning, your body hasn’t had food for at least eight hours and needs nourishment. If you skip breakfast then you will be more likely […] More
Water is important to the health of our bodies. We have heard this all of our lives. Yet, we still neglect to get our daily eight glasses of water that health professionals everywhere agree that we need. Why do we need these eight glasses of water? Water keeps our bodies moist and allows them to […] More
Having an aging parent can be a challenge. Many times when you have an aging parent you also have a family of your own and have to try to do your best to divide your time between your young family and your aging parent. But there are some tips you can follow to make it […] More
We typically think of braces as something that is only for teenagers but there are reasons why you should consider getting them as an adult. Braces help to straighten the teeth and give you a better smile as well as overall better dental health. They can be used for cosmetic purchases but sometimes they are […] More
As soon as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, I will be able to officially say, “I’ll be 30 this year,” which is fine by me. Age, after all, isn’t anything but a number. I have no qualms about getting older. I like myself more and more each year (I think I’m pretty cool, […] More
Everyone tells you not to sweat the small stuff, but it’s not that easy to do all the time. Sometimes the small stuff is the most annoying, because enough of it makes it much bigger stuff, and then you have to sweat it. Does that even make sense? Regardless, the way we handle our stress […] More
Energy is something we all want to have more of.  Our life is so fast paced and hectic these days that our energy is often depleted and we are left dealing with fatigue on an almost daily basis. We don’t have to accept this. There are things we can do to boost our energy to […] More
Moms, do you ever think about how much simpler life would be if we were doctors and we never had to panic when our kids cough? That would be nice, though I’m not sure it would actually work since we always worry about our kids so much. However, if you want to try and worry […] More
Every week, comedy actress Judy Greer shares special tips and advice on how to stay healthy while on-the go, working long hours, and traveling. In this week’s episode Greer learns about asking the right questions for when you go to a routine Doctor’s visit. You’d be surprised at what you should be asking because the […] More
Exercise; it’s that thing no one really enjoys doing but everyone needs to do. The thing about exercise is that you probably dread doing it, but you immediately feel great after doing it. Running is a particularly great form of exercise because there are so many benefits. If you are considering taking up running as […] More
Waking up the morning after a bad night’s sleep is one of the worst feelings around. You know you’re tired, you know you’re grumpy, and you know you’re not going to bother even trying to change your outlook for the rest of the day (guilty). Unfortunately, bad nights happen from time to time and sleep […] More