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Did you know your mental health can deteriorate through the years? Socially isolated seniors have a 59% greater risk of mental and physical decline (Forbes). The health effects of social isolation and loneliness on seniors is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day (AARP.org). Depression in the elderly is associated with increased risk of...

Fasting has grown in popularity over the past decade, but it is nothing new. Humans have been doing it the entirety of our existence. How and why people fast can vary greatly. Doing so safely, in order to fully derive the benefits, is important. So is finding a way to fit fasting comfortably into your lifestyle. Medical experts weigh in on the...

Parents are their child’s first, and arguably most important, teachers. From the very beginning, our children are watching and learning from our behaviors. Not just what we say, but what we do. And there are some essential life skills we can impart to our children from an early age, according to experts:

Winter tends to bring more sickness, as people are stuck indoors in small spaces together, and cold and flu season is in full swing. Here are some tips for improving your immunity and staying healthy:

Whether you sleep alone or with a partner, snoring can have a negative impact on your well being. Not only is it disruptive, it can also pose a risk to your health. USA Today explains the causes of snoring, and offers tips for how to stop it:

We all have the potential to go a little stir crazy during the winter months, when we spend more time indoors. This can be especially true for children. Their bodies crave movement. But just because you can't get outdoors doesn't mean you have to be still. Here are some ideas for getting your kids up and moving when the weather outside keeps you...

Winter is here. Colder weather has arrived, at least for Florida. This is not the time of year you think of tending to your outdoor plants, or placing new ones in the yard. That doesn’t mean you can’t garden. Just shift your focus from outdoors to in:

When it comes to workouts, certain buzzwords tend to get a lot of attention. In recent years, HIIT has been all the rage. You may have tried the approach, or have probably at least heard of it. But what it is all about? And is it the best exercise approach for you? USA Today explores this popular workout:

Are you making any health-related resolutions for the new year? There are many benefits to the popular practice tai chi, and they go beyond the physical. Learn more about this ancient practice and how it can help you, with advice from USA Today:

You may have heard the saying, “It’s the little things that matter most.” Many people think saying, “Thank you” qualifies as a little thing, but it has the ability to make a significant positive impact on relationships. Especially within families: