Yesterday at work, one of my coworkers mentioned that her mother had fractured a rib. Concerned, I asked what happened. The fracture, my coworker told me, was the result of simply rolling over on the floor while playing with her grandchild. Noticing the confused look on my face, she continued to tell me that her mother has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and fractures can be caused by something as simple as a sneeze... [More]

Most people have fears they are aware of, myself included. In fact, I am downright terrified of heights! And you know what? It’s completely normal to have a few fears! However, some people (about six percent of the US population, actually) find themselves dealing with a different, much more extreme, panicked reaction... [More]

Myths are a funny thing, aren’t they? No one ever seems to know when and how they got started, but everyone seems to know and sometimes believe them. They’re so popular, there’s even a TV show that is all about proving them true or false! Have you ever seen Mythbusters on TLC? Well, believe it or not, there’s also a LOT of myths out there all about health and wellness... [More]

“The eyes are the window to the soul.” Have you ever heard that expression? How about this one: “The mouth is the window to the body’s overall health.” It’s true! Your oral health is often an indication of your overall health... [More]

With all of this nice weather, I’m definitely in the mood to spend most of my time outside! However, all of that beautiful sunshine can be real trouble for my skin if I’m not careful... [More]

While working out at the gym the other day, I received some alarming information. I had just started refilling my plastic water bottle, as I often do, when somebody behind me said, “You know, that might not be safe.”... [More]

It is recommended that we get at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week to help keep us healthy. Even though it doesn’t sound like a lot, I find it tough to fit it in my busy schedule! But did you know that you don’t have to exercise for a half hour straight to achieve health benefits?... [More]

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