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Almost 75% of all Americans travel over the holiday season, if you are one of them, you know it can take a toll on your health.  Whether you're traveling on the road or getting on a plane for a longer trip, preparing in advance can help you avoid some of the toughest travel pitfalls.

People who struggle with worrying know that trying to stop will mostly likely only cause them to stew even more. Most of us worry about something from time to time, but how do you know when you are actually worrying too much?

The holidays are full of family, fun and lots of food..  If you are already squeezing into your clothes well it has only just begun.  We are just at the start of the season of eating. So how do we stay healthy and maintain our fitness during this time of year?

When we’re bundled up in our winter gear there is usually one body part that is exposed, and that is our lips.  The cold and wind can cause our lips to become severely dry if we don't take care of them, but there is something we can do about it.

Once we have had our last piece of turkey and pumpkin pie this Thursday, many of us will sleep like babies, and if you plan to shop the next day for Black Friday, you will need your rest.

The common cold is called common for a reason, it is one of the most prevalent illnesses we can get. Although most are mild and resolve in a short time, they can be brutal until they do. The runny nose, scratchy throat, and nonstop sneezing - we can't miss the signs.

Have you ever experienced a headache that you just can’t seem to get rid of?  Most headaches come once in a blue moon and are easily treated with an over-the-counter pain medicine.

You know the saying, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.  A wealth of research suggests that eating apples may impact your health in a number of beneficial way.  Fall is a great time of year to enjoy apples since this is their season.. Apples are filled with soluble fiber which can help reduce intestinal disorders and the antioxidants in apples may play a role in reducing the risks of certain ty

Election day is this Tuesday and I think it is safe to say most of us are glad it is finally here.  It  has been a long, unusual presidential race and I for one will be happy to see it end.   Whatever your thoughts are on our candidates, our brave men and women in uniform  have made the ultimate sacrifice to guarantee our right to have a say in the leadership and direction of our nation. We honor

We’re just getting into cold and flu season, when bacterial and viral infections are most active. As the names imply, bacterial infections such as strep throat are caused by bacteria, and viral infections, such as chickenpox, AIDS and influenza, are caused by viruses. Perhaps the most important distinction between bacteria and viruses is that antibiotic drugs usually kill bacteria, but they aren't

Is your skin oily, bumpy or maybe even too dry? Well you may already have the solution to your problem in your kitchen. As soon as we see our skin getting out of control we tend to rush to the store to buy  the perfect skin care product.

If you ever had a migraine, you know how unbelievably crippling it can be. From the intense and sharp pain to the feeling of nausea and aversion to light, migraines can be unbearable.