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Keeping the Healthy in Your Suntan Glow

We used to call it a “healthy glow.” You know, that sun-kissed tan that becomes the envy of all. While some boast that it helps us get the Vitamin D we need, sun exposure accounts for 65 percent of...

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Drink Your Greens for Good Health

If you’ve seen “A Gifted Man,” the new medical drama on CBS Friday nights, you may have noticed that the main character, a driven neurosurgeon, often has a tall green drink in hand.  It’s likely green...

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Protect Yourself from the Sun – Even in Winter

It’s winter. Do you know where your sunscreen is? Just because it’s colder outside and there are fewer hours of sunlight, that doesn’t mean ultraviolet rays can’t severely damage your skin. Although...

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Want to Save Money? Live Healthy!

Three Ways Living Healthy Saves You Money As 2013 approaches, you might be formulating your New Year’s resolutions, which, oftentimes, means vows to exercise, eat healthier and lose weight. The health...

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6 Tips to Avoid the Flu Like the Plague

If you haven’t caught the seasonal flu this winter, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. This flu season is one of the worst in recent years, and the Centers for Disease Control reported in January...

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Take Heart this February: Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes

February is more than chocolate and flowers. It’s time to take heart of your cardio health too. Join the Million Hearts™, a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes. Start by...

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16 Simple Ways to Get Moving Throughout Your Day

If your New Year’s resolution to increase physical activity has waned, take comfort in the fact that it may be easier than you think to meet your goals. You may not have to exert yourself for 60...

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Remember to Wear a Lifejacket

With summer here, many of us start spending more time in the sun and on the water – boating, fishing, paddling and swimming. Time spent on the water is great relaxation, but it is still important to...

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Four Steps to Avoid a Forgotten July Fourth Risk

A sizzling grill, pouring iced tea and booming fireworks are all sounds many of us will encounter during upcoming Fourth of July celebrations. Amid all the fun and festivities, don’t forget one...

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Protect Young Eyes From Sun Damage

Your kids brush their teeth and wear seatbelts, right?  And chances are, you make sure they wear sunscreen if they’ll be outside for long. Are you forgetting anything? The Skin Cancer Foundation says...

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Tips to Avoid Muscle Cramping

Just about everyone experiences a muscle cramp from time to time—especially when playing sports. Muscle cramping can be painful and an athlete’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, there are a few things you...

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Protect the Ones You Love from Flu

This week (Dec. 8-14) is National Influenza Vaccination Week. It was was established to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination. An annual flu vaccination is the best way to...

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Winter Fun, Winter Sun

It’s winter and you’re heading out the door. Do you have everything you need to protect yourself from the cold? Hat, gloves, coat, sunscreen . . . that’s right, sunscreen. Sun protection is just as...

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Learn How to Build Strong Bones

Your bones change throughout your life. Bone mass increases when you’re young, reaches its peak at around age 30, then decreases as you age. It’s important to be aware of ways to improve bone density,...

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Spring is a Great Time to Think About Safety

Spring is an opportunity to clean, organize and get rid of unnecessary items in your house. It is also a great time to check if your safety plans are in place and your safety equipment is in working...

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Is Your Golf Game Ready?

Although golf can be played in many parts of the country year round, for some, the snow is just melting and it’s warming up enough to play golf. The unofficial start of golf season happens this week at...

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Can an Apple a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?

It’s an old saying dating back to the mid 1800s. And it turns out they were on to something. Eating an apple a day just might keep you in the pink and out of the doctor’s office. Apples are a good...

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Want a ‘Super’market Experience? Visit Your Local Farmers’ Market

In June, we celebrate National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month – and there’s no better place to find fresh produce than at a farmers’ market. Here are six great reasons to visit your local market:...

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Protect Your Car From Theft This Summer

Every 44 seconds a motor vehicle is stolen in the United States according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). If you follow these simple steps, you can avoid thefts and...

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Swimming Saves Lives

You teach your children how to dial 9-1-1, look both ways when crossing the street and how to leave the house in case of fire. Teaching them how to swim is just as vital to their health and safety....

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