Everywhere you turn, the advice is always the same. Eat more fruits and veggies. Doctors, nutritionists and even the federal Government are advising us to eat at least five servings of fruit and veggies a day. If we can eat more than that, then that is even better. The problem is that many of us [...]

When most people think about health, they might think about getting proper exercise or eating a nutritional diet. They might think about seeing a physician regularly or drinking plenty of water. Most people don’t think about wearing comfortable shoes as a way to be healthy. However, having proper foot support is a great way to [...]

Our world is full of brands and advertisements yelling at us. Drinks claiming they can revitalize us and medicines claiming they will cure us. Well I have news that may shock you: Sometimes it doesn’t take a $100 pill or lotion to cure or alleviate whatever it is you may be struggling with. Very often the common [...]

Gardens are in a hot trend these days. Some people have grown a little uneasy with the soaring food prices lately. Other folks just want to get back to their roots. Whatever the reason is, growing a garden is definitely in. For those who are still on the fence about starting their own pumpkin patch [...]

The type of shoes a person wears can actually play a role in their overall health. It is important to wear a pair of shoes that fit properly and allow enough space for the toes to wiggle. People who choose to buy shoes online should make sure that they are ordering the right sizes in order to [...]

Almost everyone encounters clutter problems at some point. Not only is it an eye sore, but it can negatively affect your health as well. It’s time to decide what is trash and what you want to keep. Do the right thing for your health and toss that clutter. Jessica StaheliAbout the author: Jessica Staheli is [...]

With winter and the cold weather comes the sniffling, the sneezing, the coughing, the aching; unfortunately we all know these symptoms all too well. In fact according to an article from the DailySpark titled Stay Healthy All Winter, “Americans come down with three colds a year [and] up to 20% are unlucky enough to get [...]

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) is a disease affecting the pulmonary arteries, the arteries that carry blood from the heart to the lungs. The right ventricle of the heart pumps blood into the lungs to gather oxygen for delivery to the rest of the body. In this condition, the blood pressure within those arteries is too [...]

Dental checkups are one of the most important ways to keep your teeth and gums in good condition. Regular dental visits can often prevent small conditions from turning into more serious ones. They can also prevent serious general health conditions. Jessica StaheliAbout the author: Jessica Staheli is a health and fitness nut. She loves to [...]

Hot debate exists as to whether women are healthier than men or if the life expectancy of males is shorter than females. Research suggests that more men are more likely to suffer from certain health conditions than women. The reasons for this difference may vary and include: Jessica StaheliAbout the author: Jessica Staheli is a [...]