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How Flexibility and Mobility Help You Stay Strong and Healthy for Life
As a child, you probably moved your body effortlessly. You sprawled on the floor to watch TV and hopped up when you wanted a snack. You reached overhead...
September 15
Celebrating Non-Scale Victories: A Journey Beyond Weight Loss
After bariatric surgery, your eyes may be glued to the scale. Weight loss can become the primary focus for many people trying to lose weight, especially...
September 15
12 Options for Recovery if a 12-Step Program Isn’t the Right Fit for You
For a lot of people, 12-step programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), are lifesaving. They support people throughout their...
September 08
Should You Keep Your Child Home When Another Is Sick?
When the first sign of an illness (like the flu or a stomach bug) enters your house, it can feel like a race against time to stop the illness from spreading...
September 08
7 Health Benefits You Can Gain When You Start to Play Pickleball
If you’re an older adult, it can seem like you’re spotting pickleball everywhere you turn. There are courts around the corner, your friends are joining...
September 04
How to Help Your Child Learn Healthy Ways to Tolerate Frustration
Whether your 6-year-old is struggling to tie their shoes, your 10-year-old is trying to shoot a free throw or your teenager is learning to drive, frustration...
September 01
These 17 Exercises Can Help Keep Your Shoulders Strong and Healthy
When your shoulders are healthy and strong, you might take them for granted. It’s effortless for you to play golf or tennis, at least as far as your shoulders...
August 20
How to Tackle 8 Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents
There’s a certain dynamic with just about all parent-child relationships. After all, your parents raised you. They probably taught you everything from...
August 18
Ginseng Supplements: Find Out if They Can Really Boost Your Health
Maybe you’re studying for a test that could lead to a promotion and looking for a boost. Or you’re training for a 5K and want to perform your best. Or...
August 17