Health Update

The weather outside is frightful, and the effects on our skin are not delightful. Cold air and low humidity cause dryness and itching. Here's five tips for healthy winter skin.

'Tis the TEAson for cold, dark nights so grab a book and one of these six teas for a healthy and cozy winter evening by the fire.

We all know stretching can improve range of motion, boost energy and increase blood flow as it reduces achy joints and helps us relax. So the question is, why aren’t we doing more of it? Here is a link to a video to get you started.

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm cup of tea, coffee, hot apple cider, or cocoa. These drinks provide a pick-me-up on a cold day and offer health benefits.

Organic. Free-range. Vegetarian-fed. Choosing your family’s Thanksgiving turkey by decoding those labels is easier than ever, with this simple guide.

Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day. Taking a few minutes to ask a relative about conditions that run in your family can make a difference in your health and the health of your children. The Family Health Portrait Tool is an easy to use online tool that can help us organize our families history. Find out more about it right here.

It is called "Thanksgiving" not "Over-Eat-Until-You-Drop-Day." You can still enjoy the holiday without overindulging. Here's how to make it less about the food and more about being grateful.

Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be done alone. Start day one during the Great American Smokeout. Learn the benefits and family support tips here.

No Shave November is around the corner and people nationwide are getting ready to put down their razors to raise cancer awareness, and here is where you can learn how to help!

Good news for people who have hearing loss! A new FDA regulation now allows hearing aids to be purchased over-the-counter in stores or online without a prescription. These hearing aids are for adults only with self-perceived hearing loss.  Only a small percentage of people with hearing loss get the hearing aids they need. For...

October is synonymous with sugary treats. Here's how to keep them from playing tricks on your teeth.

Figs are a nutrient-dense superfood that may help dry skin, gut health, and blood pressure. Here's why you should add them to a healthy eating program.