Category: Healthy Living
Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices?
Test your knowledge on the health benefits of herbs and spices with this quiz based on our “Cooking with Spices for Flavor and Health” article.
A Guide to Better Understanding Food Labels
Food labels provide important nutrition information. They can help you make better choices when shopping at the grocery store. Do you understand food and beverage labels?
The Surprising Connection Between Gratitude and Mental Health
If you’re feeling stressed or depressed, it can be hard to remember to feel grateful for the small (and large) blessings in your life. But regularly practicing gratitude can improve your mental health.
Food Safety: Keep Your Meals Safe and Delicious
Whether you’re throwing a neighborhood party, having an intimate dinner or eating alone, food safety helps make your meal memorable for all the right reasons.
Tackling Senior Loneliness
When you think about things that impact your health, smoking, eating unhealthy foods and not getting enough exercise may come to mind. But loneliness can also hurt your health. Finding ways to combat senior loneliness is an important part of staying healthy as you age.
Treatments with Tails: The Healing Powers of Pet Therapy
For many people, spending time with a therapy dog or other trained animal can not only be calming but also provide other physical and mental healing benefits. Learn more about the many benefits of pet therapy.
The Connection Between Not Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health
Not getting enough sleep can have unintended consequences for your mental health. If you’re struggling with sleep deprivation, here’s what you need to know.
6 Foods to Cut Back for Heart Health
Some foods have higher sodium levels than others. Do you know which they are? Here are the “salty six” – six foods you should limit for a healthy heart.
Staying Hydrated When You Have Diabetes
When you have diabetes, it is extremely important to stay well-hydrated. Even mild dehydration can cause your blood sugar to become unstable. Learn why and what you can do.
How Can Older Adults Have Better Mental Health?
The health of older adults often revolves around changing physical capabilities, but it’s important not to ignore the mental adjustments that people go through as they age.