Are canned foods safe?
Many people want to stock up on canned foods, especially those they want on hand in case of emergencies. However,…
Recommendations for screen time
Computers, tablets, smartphones, and gaming systems have revolutionized popular culture and the way people engage with one another. Devices also…
Daily steps to keep your heart healthy
Heart disease is a formidable foe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease accounts for nearly…
Make healthy habits a part of wedding prep
After the big question is popped and loving partners decide to spend their lives together as a married couple, a…
Keeping your health on track during the indulgent holiday season
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and…
Don’t diet solo: study reveals key to weight loss
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten…
How to create and spread hope in your daily life
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed With seemingly constant negative news reports telling of school shootings, suicides and more, you may…
4 reasons to start your New Year’s resolution early
StatePoint Media / Contributed Chances are, if you’re contemplating a New Year’s resolution, shedding those extra pounds is at the…
Unhappy gut? Some people suffer for years before seeing a doctor
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed Abdominal pain? Diarrhea? An estimated 16 million Americans live with a type of irritable bowel…
Forget calorie counting: new guidelines for losing weight
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed For years, the general wisdom was that the only scientifically proven way to shed pounds…
The ultimate dining out guide: 10 tips for a healthier you
■ StatePoint Media / Contributed Love dining out with family and friends? If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain…
Potential benefits of a vegan diet
■ Metro Service / Contributed A nutritious diet is an integral component of a healthy lifestyle. One of the great…