We all know that physical activity is important for a healthy lifestyle, but do you realize that sitting all day is actually detrimental to your health?  Recent studies indicate that a sedentary lifestyle increases the risks of heart attack, stroke,...

The importance of water is understated in the diets of most Americans. Every day we are bombarded by advertisements and commercials for specialty coffees, sports drinks, soft drinks, energy boosters, and other artificially sweetened beverages.  With all these options, it’s...

"A fish tank is just interactive television for cats," wrote Oliver Gaspirtz in "A Treasury of Pet Humor.” An aquarium is not just good for cats, but kids too. The primary behavioral problem diagnosed in kids is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

As we enter the New Year, many of us adopt resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, or become healthier.  Often times, the diet or exercise plans people adopt are too strict or too rigorous causing them to give up after...

Stages of Grief Each one of us has experienced some form of grief during our lifetime and each one of us has a different way of coping with our grief and emotion when we lose a loved one. In her...