Health and Wellness

We never plan for a medical emergency—and that’s why learning CPR is so important. Consider: 80 percent of cardiac arrests happen in the home. By knowing CPR, you could be the person who saves the life of a family member or friend. Over 200,000 people die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. Twenty-five percent of…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some disturbing news recently about alcohol consumption: Excessive drinking accounts for one in 10 deaths amount working-age adults (20-64) in the United States. That’s 88,000 deaths a year. In fact, excessive use of alcohol shorted the lives of those people by about 30 years not only from…

Long touted as the antidote for stress and stiffness, many doctors now prescribe yoga as a complementary therapy to Western medicine for conditions like high blood pressure, arthritis pain and diabetes. In fact, yoga can even help cancer patients combat the side effects of radiation. The scientific jury is still examining the reasons behind yoga’s…

Americans are stressed out, and the workplace seems to be one of the primary breeding grounds. In fact, a study conducted by the American Psychological Association concluded that 69 percent of respondents felt work was the most common source of stress. Simply put, stress is the emotional or mental tension created when we enter situations…

We’ve all heard we’re supposed to eat our greens, and now the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is putting science to that sage (forgive the pun) advice. The CDC recently published a list of 41 “Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables” based on an analysis of critical nutrients that are most important to health. The good news:…

Grills, fireworks, and the American Flag are all iconic symbols of our upcoming July 4 festivities. But as you prepare to enjoy the thrill of fireworks to celebrate our nation’s Independent Day, it’s important to know that:  In 2011, the latest year available, fireworks accounted for 9,600 injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…