Healthy Articles

Cold and Flu Symptoms Sneak Up on Us The alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. and that feeling immediately hits you. Your breathing is stuffy, you’re coughing, and your forehead feels warm. You’re coming down with a cold or possibly the flu. “I’ll drink a few cups of coffee and take some cough medicine along

Chronic Stress = Inflammation in the Body Chronic stress earns a bad reputation, and deservedly so. But some stress can actually make you stronger and more resilient to life’s demands. That same process occurs within your cells. At low or moderate levels, your body can manage free radicals, which are unstable, electrically charged molecules that

Sugar’s Impact on Your Immune System Also Affect Your Body Sugar High Then Sugar Crash You’ve had a delightful weekend at an amusement park with your kids that included a few sugary indulgences, or maybe you went abroad and indulged in that local region’s desserts. You’re driving or flying back when you suddenly feel achy,

School Shopping for Backpacks An upcoming school year means pens, pencils, notebooks, and other essentials that fit into a new backpack. While manufacturers often focus on style, sizes, and what you can carry, good backpacks should also be designed for optimal back support. Tablets or other e-devices replacing heavy books at many schools means less

Eating Out Isn’t Usually Healthy Eating out can be fun. You get to try new dishes, enjoy the company of others, have someone else serve you, and maybe best of all, you don’t have to do the dishes or clean up any mess. You can enjoy your meal and let someone else do the work.