Is It Too Late to Prevent Osteoporosis?
No matter what your age, these healthy habits are good for your bones. Osteoporosis is not inevitable as you age. You can build stronger bones and help prevent osteoporosis with…
Quiz: Are You Eating Too Much Salt?
Do you know how much salt you have to eat before it is too much? You avoid the salt shaker but how do you know if you’re still getting more…
5 Stroke Risk Factors under Your Control
You can’t control every risk factor for stroke but here are 5 things you can do something about. Stroke affects people of all ages and ethnicities. It also affects both…
Can Gardening Be Considered Exercise?
A beautiful garden is good for the soul. Here’s how gardening also helps your body. If you love to putter around your garden or keep your yard in tip-top shape,…
Have You Gotten the Vaccinations You Need?
Not sure which vaccines you need? This should help clear up the confusion. With a recent resurgence in diseases like measles and whooping cough (pertussis), it’s time to…
7 Reasons to Walk Your Dog
Why your health – and your dog – will thank you when you go for a walk. There are numerous benefits to owning a dog. One is that your trusted…
Take These Steps to Improve Your Health
If you don’t already exercise regularly, here are a few steps to get you started. Physical activity is good for your overall health and can help reduce the risk of…
The Benefits of Volunteering
You know volunteering helps others. But it also provides you with these valuable benefits. Helping others is an obvious benefit of volunteering. And one that is impressive all by itself….