Articles in Wellness:


  1. Depression and stress hurt health
    Depression, negative emotions and stress take a toll on your mental wellbeing but also have a significant detrimental effect on your...
  2. Protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning
    What is silent, deadly and lurks in the home while your family sleeps? Dubbed the 'silent killer,' the colorless, odorless and...
  3. Improve your health with the Biggest Loser HealthScore
    Can you sum up all the health factors in your life into one number? Well maybe you should. NBC's reality TV show The Biggest Loser...
  4. Avoid sickness on vacation
    If the inclement weather in your part of the country has you planning a vacation somewhere warm and sunny, be aware that traveling...
  5. Pregnant women and alcohol
    Think non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks are safe to imbibe during your pregnancy? A new study released in the Canadian Journal of...
  6. 8 Realistic steps to a healthier you
    It's a new year: time to take stock and start anew for a healthier you! However, setting realistic goals is the key to healthy...
  7. New online health and fitness tools
    Over the past few months, we've been busy testing dozens of new online tools to help you with your healthy living resolutions. Here...
  8. 5 Eco-friendly ways to stay healthy
    It's never been easier to green your healthy living routine. Here are our top five eco-friendly health and fitness tips.
  9. Getting ready for a healthy baby
    Getting your body ready for baby is no easy task. In fact, preconception planning should start at least one year before you actually...
  10. Inexpensive ways to stay healthy
    Getting healthy this year doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, all you really need to do is follow these quick and easy...
  11. The benefits of waiting to have sex
    How often has your heart been broken after being dumped by a seemingly promising guy who loses interest once you two have shared the...
  12. The health risks of New Year's resolutions
    Every New Year you are bombarded with messages of change and starting over. You're told to make New Year's resolutions to better...
  13. Kiss safely under the mistletoe
    With the H1N1 flu virus on people's minds this season, what's the best way to keep the merry holiday traditions alive and well? Is...
  14. Natural cold and flu fighters
    Whether or not you decided to get a flu shot this year, you can still take alternative measures to boost your immune system...
  15. 5 Top ways to live longer
    Though there is no surefire way to add years to your life, you can certainly follow a healthy lifestyle to increase your odds of...
  16. Alternative therapy with iridology
    Iridology is a non-invasive alternative therapy that examines the colored part of the eye, the iris, as a tool to gauge physical...
  17. How to choose a skin care professional
    A top-notch skin care professional can help you detect and prevent skin cancer, treat acute and chronic acne, and indulge in a...
  18. Vodka instead of wine?
    We hate to break it to you, but we found out some disappointing news: Wine is not nearly as healthy for you as vodka.
  19. Using essential oils
    The last time you ate a piece of citrus, did you notice the powerful scent of the rind? Essential oils capture this experience in a...
  20. The emergency contraception controversy
    Emergency contraceptives are a controversial topic and many of the facts circulating about them are either incorrect or outdated. To...

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