Healthy Lifestyle

Whether you're shopping for your own mom or a mother figure in your life, showing her appreciation and love on Mother's Day is a must. With so many gift possibilities out there, it can be tricky to find something unique that expresses just how much she means to you. To help make this holiday a…

Ho ho ho! Here comes Santa Claus again, with toys in his sack for all the good boys and girls… and maybe he’s also got some stashed away in there for the naughty boys and girls, as well. Yup, we’re talking about the adult toys you and your partner really want for Christmas! But if…

We’re living in a time when getting professional mental health care is much easier than it used to be, and much less stigmatized. And that’s a good thing! There’s so much information out there, allowing everyone to learn more about the mental health issues that they or their loved ones could be dealing with. And…

How many cookies or other sweets have you had so far this festive season? OK, don’t answer that - and no judgment! But you might be starting to feel a little, well, uncomfortable with your sugar consumption, right? But instead of swearing the sweet stuff off completely (that’s pretty tough!), you might want to turn…

For many people in the US, this time of year is all about giving. Obviously, though, not everyone in the country, or around the world, celebrates the same holidays, or gives gifts at this time of year. But, whenever it’s done, it’s a very human thing to exchange gifts - we all just do it…

Heart disease is a scary thing. But we can certainly be thankful for something these days: we know a whole lot more about it, including that it’s absolutely not just a huge risk for men, as many people once believed. In fact, doctors have been trying to get the word out for a long time…

‘Tis the season for a lot of things: family, food, gifting, and hopefully joy. But for many people, this time of year can be tough, and for some, seasonal blues or even depression can set in amidst all the festivities. If you’re struggling, your best bet is to talk to someone about it, but with…

Between the Christmas shopping season and the season of New Year’s resolutions, this time of year can get you thinking more about your finances. This can be especially true for older adults, since many of you are probably living on that old cliche of a ‘“fixed income.”  And studies show that, more and more, seniors…

There’s been a minor revolution in the consumer world in the last few decades. While there have always been groups of people who were interested in eco-friendliness, shopping “green” wasn’t fully a mainstream idea - how many times do you think the word “sustainable” was used in the 1980s, for example? But now, it seems…

We’ve come again to the time of year when a lot of us are feeling a little more inclined to say “thanks”. Gratitude seems to come a little easier, and maybe it’s all the turkey and pie, but we’re just feeling all warm and fuzzy. So thank you, reader, for being here with us right…

We’ve made a lot of strides when it comes to normalizing some formerly taboo topics. And rightly so: it’s almost 2023! But we’d argue we’re still a little behind when it comes to (said in a hushed voice) periods. Yep, Aunt Flow, as we nickname this very normal bodily function that happens to a huge…

Here’s a question for you: does having dating apps mean we’ve become fully evolved dating creatures now? We have endless options and algorithms tailored to our preferences…but we usually just end up with decision fatigue and a string of “likes” and messages that never end in real life romance. Hey, we’re not saying that dating…

What’s sex really like for men when they reach a certain age? Is it all sitting in side-by-side bathtubs, holding hands with their partner as the sun sets on a beach? Well, probably not - but you probably already know that if you’re an older man feeling the affects of time on your sex life.…

Well, spooky season is over, and it’s time to turn those pumpkins into pie. And before you know it, you’ll be battling the crowds in the shops, or more likely these days, firing up your credit cards online and watching packages pile up at your front door for the coming gift-giving season. But as the…

They say there are no miracle cures or one-size-fits-all solutions, right? But the closest thing we have when it comes to feeling healthy and balanced might just be exercise. What else can lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol levels, help prevent heart disease and diabetes, reduce mortality, AND even boost mood and cognitive function? Not…

Get ready, get set, SHOP! That’s what this time of year can feel like, right?  We’re bombarded with ads for sales, and everywhere we look there’s temptation to buy. But it’s not just this time of year that companies are competing for our attention and our dollars. Have you noticed, for example, that when it…

Middle-age spread crept up on you, huh? Feeling like your metabolism has just slooooowed down now that you’ve over 50? While there have been some findings that suggest our metabolism doesn’t change as much as we thought it did in mid-life, there’s no doubt that a lot of people pack on the pounds as the…

Boo! It’s that time of year again, when store shelves are stacked with delicious chocolate and sugary candy, staring you right in the face every time you walk through the doors. You’ve been good all year, and have avoided the candy section, but there’s no escaping it now, since every section seems to be the…