It was first revealed publicly that Catherine Zeta-Jones suffers from bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, in 2011 after she sought in-patient treatment for the condition. The brain disorder, which is characterized by unusual shifts in mood, ... Read More...
It's seems like there's always a new fad diet popping up this time of year. The mercury rising coincides with the frantic search for a safe and effective diet that can help us shed a few pounds left over from the winter. But with so many popular ... Read More...
Remember when peanut butter sandwiches were a child's lunchtime staple and peanuts were served as a snack on flights? If you're wondering what's behind the recent crackdown on peanuts in schools and airplanes, it's because both food and skin ... Read More...
Here in the Northeast, we're finally starting to see the warm weather we've waited for throughout our cold, snowy winter. It may have been a long time coming, but we're ready to jump into spring. And what better way to is there to embrace May than ... Read More...
I recently read a story about a woman who, after losing 180 pounds, began to feel like she had lost her identity. In losing the weight, she lost herself. Instead of the weight loss fixing all of her problems, it left her feeling uncertain in her own ... Read More...
Joining the list of ill-advised challenges that kids and teens are taking on is the cinnamon challenge. The goal is to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon without the aide of water, and young adults are flocking to the internet in droves to post videos of ... Read More...
If your fridge holds memories of grocery store trips from months or years past, it's probably time to do some spring cleaning. Some things are obvious throw-aways, like that container of a substance you can no longer identify. Other foods may seem ok ... Read More...
It cannot be denied that the issue of hunger in the U.S. is as alarming as it is dire. According to the USDA, 50 million Americans are living in food insecure households, including more than 16 million children. And with statistics like these, it is ... Read More...
According to a 2012 Harris poll, 21 percent of U.S. adults have at least one tattoo. This is up from 14 percent in 2008. With this growing number of people opting to express themselves with tattoos, it is important to ask the question: Is it safe? ... Read More...
Like all moms, I want to do right by my child. I try to be healthy and eat right, so that she’ll learn to emulate those habits and grow up strong. Yet, there’s a lot of pressure from outside to not just be good, but perfect. It’s a tough ... Read More...
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