According to nutritional guidelines like the Food Pyramid, sugar such as candies, sweets or desert should be taken “sparingly” – and that follows whether it is Halloween, Christmas or any other day. However, in reality the rules are often relaxed {read more}

Photo by SleepNumber.com Sleep. A simple, 5-letter word without which no one is able to function. According to the American Sleep Association, infants need about 16 hours of sleep per day; teenagers need about 9 hours of sleep while adults need about {read more}

The teen years can be tough in the best of situations; the hormonal changes mixed with societal influences and increasing responsibilities can be a recipe for some bumps in the road. But when does does behavior normally attributed to teen angst become {read more}

Breast cancer is a killer. It takes the lives of thousands of women every year. With a reputation like that, there’s no doubt as to why so much time, money and effort has gone into the research and development of a cure. Researchers at Penn State have {read more}

There are many foods and products in the market that promise delaying or reversal of aging such as food supplements, cosmetics, plastic surgery and more. Learn how exercise not only helps in maintaining health but also combats aging. The Benefits of Exercise  Regular {read more}

If your kids are like mine were when they were younger, one of your biggest mealtime struggles is to find creative ways to serve healthy foods that kids will actually eat.  Here are 6 ways we helped our children to eat healthy. How Can You Get Your Kids {read more}

Contrary to popular belief, memory problems are not always a result of the aging process itself, nor do they always get worse with aging. Memory is affected by many factors including physical, psychological and physiologic factors and can be improved {read more}

Advertisements and commercials for pills to take away anxiety and depression are everywhere in our society. Depression and anxiety are a real problem for many people, and seeking proper medical intervention is an important step towards recovering and {read more}