Category: Healthy Living
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.
Can’t Afford Your Medications? Here’s What You Can Do.
Many people take multiple prescription medications, but the cost of these medications can add up. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make your medications more affordable.
Penicillin Allergy? Here Are the Signs to Know
When you were a kid, you may have been told you were allergic to penicillin. For decades, doctors commonly diagnosed allergies to penicillin —and told many people to avoid it. But the reality is that many people told they were allergic to penicillin don’t have an allergy. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10 percent of Americans have been told they have the allergy, but less than one percent is allergic. How can you tell if you have a true penicillin allergy? You’ll need a test for an accurate diagnosis.
What Is a Healthy Lifestyle?
Congratulations! You want to live a healthy lifestyle. But what does that mean? It’s more than just eating right and getting exercise, although those are two key components. One step at a time, you can bring wellness into your life.