More Ticks Mean More Tick-Borne Illnesses Like Lyme Disease

Elizabeth Timms   |   9/17/2019   |   Prevention

Does it feel like ticks are everywhere lately? You can’t escape the horror stories of tick-borne illnesses, so learn what's a myth vs. fact about ticks. More »

Kegels: The Lowdown on the Muscles Down Low

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   9/12/2019   |   Prevention, Treatments

You've heard of them, you've probably even used them, but do you really know what Kegels are & why they matter? Get answers from our pelvic medicine expert Jennifer Dillman, NP. More »

Suicide Rates on the Rise: 4 Tips to Help if Someone is Suicidal

Elizabeth Timms   |   9/2/2019   |   Prevention

As suicide rates continue to rise each year, we all may know someone who is suicidal. These tips can help you support or take action for someone you love. More »

The Remarkable Life of Coach Debbie Ryan: Inside the Fall 2019 Vim & Vigor

Kelly Casey   |   8/29/2019   |   Nutrition, Prevention

After retiring from coaching, Debbie Ryan is using her unrelenting drive to fight pancreatic cancer and improve healthcare. Read her story and get tips about probiotics, high-intensity interval training & more in our family health magazine. More »

Why Vaccines for Adults are Important Too

Elizabeth Timms   |   8/26/2019   |   Prevention

You may think you only need to think about vaccines when your children are young, but vaccines for adults are important too, to prevent illnesses. More »

How to Avoid Drowning: The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Water

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   8/16/2019   |   Prevention

These two emergency experts have spent years rescuing people from pools, floods, rivers, lakes. Read their stories & learn how to avoid drowning. More »

Want Your Kids to Eat Healthier? Let Them Prepare and Cook Meals

Elizabeth Timms   |   8/14/2019   |   Kids, Nutrition

One of the best ways to encourage children to eat healthier may just be to get them involved in the kitchen to learn how to prepare and cook meals. More »

Vaccine Myths and Facts: Safety and Autism and Schedules, Oh My!

Leigh Critzer Thraves   |   7/30/2019   |   Prevention

Parents, by and large, make decisions based on what they believe is best for their child. But it can be hard to sift through vaccine myths and facts with so much misinformation floating around. More »

Avoid a Summer Diet Disaster: Try These 5 Ice Cream Hacks

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   7/9/2019   |   Nutrition

Summer's here: Ice cream season. But 3 months of sugar and fat can put on the pounds and hurt your health. Here's insights from registered dietician Katherine Basbaum plus 5 easy, delicious ice cream hacks that won't ruin your diet. More »

Is It Possible to Have Too Much Chocolate?

Elizabeth Timms   |   7/4/2019   |   Nutrition

If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, learn the facts to see how to fit it into your diet. Just as with any food, there’s always room for an occasional indulgence. More »