Every first Monday in September, we celebrate Labor Day to remember the American Labor Movement and to honor the achievements and contributions of America’s working class to the development of our nation. Americans haven’t always had the right to fair wages or a safe workplace, nor the luxury of paid vacation days. For over three… Read More »
The History of Labor Day
Why Hydration is Important: 5 Ways to Remember to Drink More Water
Water is essential for many reasons. It detoxifies the body, aids digestion, carries oxygen to your cells, regulates body temperature, and protects your tissues and organs. You lose water every day through your breath, sweat, and urine, so it’s essential to replenish your fluid supply. But how much water do you need? Water Intake Recommendations… Read More »
5 Tips for a Healthy Back-to-School Transition
Whether your child is starting preschool or their senior year, the start of a new school year can be exciting and nerve-wracking. The last thing you want to do is worry about your child’s health and safety. Ease your mind by marking a few items off your back-to-school checklist. Back-to-School Tips for Parents Make the… Read More »
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Celebrate by educating yourself on the importance of healthy vision, signs of vision problems in children, and ways to prevent eye injuries. The Importance of Healthy Eyes Even after birth, a baby’s eyes haven’t fully developed. Over time, vision centers in the brain develop, and vision improves…. Read More »
Healthy Foods From Your Freezer & Pantry
A well-stocked pantry is one thing, but a well-stocked pantry that promotes healthy eating is another. Keeping frozen lasagna in your fridge and ramen in your pantry is one way to make dinners easy, but it certainly isn’t healthy. A hearty plate of meat-lovers lasagna or remnants of your go-to dorm room dinner is okay… Read More »
Easy Crock Pot Meals
When you’ve had a busy day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours slaving over dinner. Enter the crockpot! Here are a few healthy, minimal-ingredient recipes to get you through the week: Three-Ingredient Balsamic Chicken This balsamic chicken is a low-calorie dish and accommodates just about every popular diet. If you aren’t… Read More »
Brain Foods & Their Benefits
As you age, it’s normal to experience some cognitive decline. But with the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, you may be concerned about your overall brain health. Fortunately, simple modifications to your diet can help stave off cognitive decline. Do Brain-Health Supplements Work? A little over a quarter of U.S. adults over the… Read More »
Men’s Health Month
In the early 1900s, men and women were expected to live roughly to the same age. Today, women live, on average, five years longer than men. Many factors contribute to this disparity, but one, in particular, stands out amongst the others – failure to seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »