anxiety and depression
Screening for mental health starts early Recently, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a new guideline to the families of America. The panel of health professionals has recommended that children between 8 and 18 be screened for anxiety, and children ages 12 to 18 also be screened for depressive […]

Anxiety and Depression in Children

headaches
Having a headache is no fun and it can be a desperate scramble to try to find the cause of the pain. The fact that there are hundreds of types of headaches doesn’t make it any easier. However, there are four main types that everyone is likely to get at […]

Headaches: Where they are and what that means

four p's
When the Temperature Drops, Remember the Four P’s With the temperature starting to drop, it’s definitely time to begin thinking about the proper safety measures needed to survive the inclement weather. No need to get overwhelmed, just remember to take care of the “Four P’s”: people, pets, pipes, and plants! […]

Protecting the Four P’s During Winter

life insurance
Looking Into Life Policies – When Do I Need It?  Life insurance has always been marketed as a way to provide financial protection for your family– implying you have a spouse and/or children– should you pass away. Therefore, it can be difficult to decide whether or not you need a […]

I’m Single, Do I Need Life Insurance?

online shopping
Due to convenience and public health uncertainty, most people are doing the brunt of their Christmas shopping from the comfort of their own homes. While online shopping is a great alternative to in-person shopping, it can be dangerous. With 54% of Americans preferring to shop online, it is important to […]

Make Online Christmas Shopping Safe

Healthy heart, healthy brain
Does Heart Health Affect the Brain? Protecting your heart requires a healthy diet, frequent exercise, and taking control of risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. But did you know that your heart health also plays a part in maintaining a healthy brain? Maintaining Good Heart Health Living […]

Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain

dry brushing
Dry Brushing Benefits As dry skin takes over the winter season, you may be looking for a new skincare remedy. The cold air and heating systems set to blast can leave skin feeling so dehydrated, that even the thickest creams and lotions might not cut it! Adding some fine bristles […]

New Winter Skincare: Dry Brushing

Turducken
The Bird Stuffed Bird The turducken is a curious creation… a chicken inside of a duck inside of a turkey? Oh, and don’t forget to layer it with stuffing! Interestingly, I’ve never tried a turducken— but don’t worry— I plan to remedy that situation at this year’s Thanksgiving feast. The […]

The Story of Turducken

Pumpkin Pie
Pie Please Is anyone else getting excited for the holidays and all of the glorious pie-baking that comes with it? I love pumpkin pie— provided that it’s my dad’s version! Store-bought pumpkin pie has never done it for me. I’m not sure what bit of magic he sprinkles into the […]

Pumpkin Pie: How It Started

Spinach
Super Strength Spinach is a popular leafy green vegetable with many different health benefits. You’ve likely eaten it before! I myself like the throw a handful of it into my health smoothies. Spinach has always been a favorite of mine and part of that has to do with my childhood […]

The Great Spinach Mistake