There's no doubt about it: Mindfulness can be a powerful health and wellness tool. And it's more accessible than ever before. Calm, Headspace and other apps have brought the concept to the forefront in recent years. It's easier now than ever to hone... (Read More)

There's both good news and bad news on the modern medicine and disease prevention front. The good news: Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever. The bad news: a silent killer still stalks us. Year in and year out, heart disease is... (Read More)

February is Heart Health Month, a great time to learn more about keeping your heart healthy. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States? Every year, 1 in 4 deaths nationwide are caused by... (Read More)

Crib safety has come a long way over the past 10 years. Many of the cribs being manufactured today are substantially safer than older cribs. And we've learned there are several things that parents should (and shouldn't) do to keep babies sleeping... (Read More)

When you look at the calendar, it's a long, long way to summer. Sigh. Although we have spring to look forward to, we must weather the winter first. The days are shorter, the commutes to work are often more difficult and we spend much of our time... (Read More)

Be honest: how many hours of sleep do you get at night on average? Less than seven? A lot less than seven? If that's the case, then you are part of the one-third of American adults that don't get enough shut-eye. We all know that lack of sleep... (Read More)

Thanks to advances in modern medicine and disease prevention, Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever. But a silent killer still stalks us. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Thankfully... (Read More)

Think dehydration only strikes on the hottest days of summer? Nope. You can easily become dehydrated in the fall and winter. It's an especially significant health concern during the winter because the cooler temperatures can trick you into thinking... (Read More)

Some surprises can be fun. A surprise $5 bill in your pocket. A surprise hard-to-get table at your favorite restaurant. But other surprises – such as an enormous medical bill - can be devastating. Big bills can happen to anyone No matter... (Read More)