SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s commonly believed that when we feel down, we should do something good for ourselves. But research suggests the opposite: you should do something good for someone else. Research shows that helping others may decrease depression. People who help others regularly may live longer, healthier lives. Studies have shown the following effects […]
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FAMILY LIFE Although learning may be easier for some children than others, any child can find success at school with some extra help from their family. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends these tips to help your child get a great education. Make reading a priority. Reading to your child helps them become a better
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SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone wants to prevent falls and improve balance, at any age. NIH in Health offers these daily exercises to steady your balance (and you could do these while talking on the phone or at work too): * Stand on one leg at a time for a minute. Slowly increase the time. Try to
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MEDICAL NEWS If you have high blood pressure, you need to be cautious when taking over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for coughs, colds, and flu. Most people didn’t know they were at risk if they took certain decongestants, according to a survey by St. Joseph Health Products. Here’s the caution:The most common OTC ingredient to avoid: decongestants.
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BE FIT High-intensity workouts aren’t always best When it comes to exercise, is harder and longer always better? No, according to two studies recently published in the academic journal, Heart. The first study found that those who performed the most strenuous daily exercise were more than twice as likely to die of a heart attack
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BE FIT If you’re ready to train for a charity 5K or more serious road running, follow this advice from Saint Louis University physical therapy professor Chris Sebelski. You’ll hit the ground running and have realistic expectations about the work ahead. * Before you begin, visit your doctor for a complete overall body check-up and
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MEDICAL NEWS When HIV and AIDS were first discovered, they were commonly thought to be one in the same. Nearly everyone who had HIV would eventually get AIDS. But as treatment for AIDS and HIV has continued to progress, HIV does not always turn into AIDS. Today, there are special medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART)
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FAMILY LIFE Set rules for success if kids are home alone after school. The Red Cross recommends that parents and guardians take the following steps for kids alone at home: * Have your kids call you at work or send a text to check in when they get home. * Lock the doors and don’t
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HEALTHY EATING Busy weeknights often lead parents to skip family meals and instead rely on fast and processed foods, but a growing number of public health officials and parents alike agree that enjoying home-cooked meals as a family promotes health and well-being. Adolescents who participated in even one or two family meals per week were
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HEALTHY EATING Most people enjoy an occasional night out at a favorite restaurant. Unfortunately, many Americans eat out too frequently, and this often means consuming more calories and fat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says restaurant portions are often too large, contributing to overeating and obesity. A serving of French fries 20 years ago
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