Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

Debunk myths before starting a weight loss program

It's one of the seasons of the year when people are thinking of losing weight. Whether it's for a family or class reunion or trips to the beach, finding your own motivation for losing weight is critical. It's also important not to jeopardize your success by believing the myths and misconceptions about weight loss. Read More

Use your head to protect it - Why you should never ride a motorcycle without a helmet

The last time you hopped on a motorcycle, did you put your helmet on? Hopefully the answer is yes. A 2007 National Highway Transportation Safety Administration report on motorcycle fatalities indicated there was a direct correlation between head injuries and helmet use. Around 51 percent of motorcyclists not wearing a helmet suffered a head injury, compared to just 35 percent of helmeted motorcyclists. Read More

Medication safety for seniors

If you're older than 65 and take multiple medications, you should be aware of potential interactions between your drugs. These interactions can cause unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine, or even lead to hospitalization. Studies show that up to 30 percent of hospital admissions of elderly patients are linked to harmful effects of medications and other related problems. Read More

Insurance is key for a recessed economy

In a recessed economy, your insurance coverage is even more important than in good times. You may want to make slight adjustments in coverage on a homeowner's policy to reflect any reduction in home values; this could result in small savings until values again rise. But, a recession may be the right time to add to your insurance policy coverage. Read More

Summer concert season is here: tips to keep you rocking out

From local concerts in the park to multi-city touring music festivals like Lilith, the summer is full of outdoor, day-long concerts and events. But before you head out the door to begin your fun in the sun, there are a few things to consider to make sure you're prepared for a good time. Read More

Don't let hand pain derail fall fun

Autumn's approach means plenty of time outdoors prepping your landscape for winter's impending arrival, or partaking in seasonal fun like pumpkin carving or cookie baking. Hand injuries may be the last thing on your mind during this busy, happy season, but experts caution that many fall activities require repetitive motions that may lead to injury, or irritate existing conditions. You can take steps to prevent repetitive motion injuries. Read More

A healthy start to the school year: Tips for parents if your child has a chronic condition

From buying new supplies to soothing first-day jitters, parents have a lot to do to get their kids ready for the new school year. And if your child has a chronic disease, the start of school may feel especially stressful. Read More

Before buying a motorcycle, consider these safety tips

Tired of spending a small fortune on the commute to work or school every day? Wish getting to and from work in the summer months was less of a chore and more of a fun ride? If so, you may want to look into getting a motorcycle. Read More

Traveling this summer? Don't get derailed by digestive distress

Summer is here - and for many, long weekends and sweltering temps inspire wanderlust and a sudden urge to relax on a far-away beach with a frosty beverage. While traveling is a great way to renew and recharge, the long flights, time zone changes and disruption of typical diet and exercise schedules can be anything but relaxing, and can even cause digestive discomfort. Read More

Can you get life insurance without a medical exam?

So you want to buy some life insurance, but you're not really happy about the idea of enduring a medical exam to get it. You've seen ads for life insurance without an exam, but you wonder if they're for real. The answer is a qualified "maybe." Read More

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