Every day we’re bombarded on social media with the current pills, superfoods and weight loss fads that are all the rage this month. One can’t help but wonder, ‘there MUST be something simpler out there to help with my weight loss goals’! What if I told you there is- and it’s been right your under […]
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7 Fun, Trendy Alternatives to Unhealthy New Year’s Eve Partying
7 Fun, Trendy Alternatives to Unhealthy New Year’s Eve Partying Getting sick of the same ol’ deal on New Year’s Eve? If you’re looking for some fun and trendy alternatives to the usual NYE partying then you’re in luck, because the ideas that we’ve got for you will not only guarantee a great time, but […]

6 Best Holiday Stocking Stuffers for the Most Stressed Person in Your Life
Since we all know of someone who seems to always be under a lot of stress, considering a few stress-busting gift ideas for that person only makes sense. We have come up with a list of the six best holiday stocking stuffers for the most stressed person in your life so that you can give […]

The Unseen Side of the Military Personality
If you know anyone in the military, whether they have gone overseas into combat or not, you may have noticed that they have undergone certain changes in their personality. If you have had a child, husband, wife, or other close relative or friend go off to serve our country, you may have witnessed upon return […]

Safer Spaghetti-Os: Campbells Removes BPA from Cans
Safer Spaghetti-Os: Campbells Removes BPA from Cans Back in September 2011, the Campbell’s Soup brand was attracting a quite a bit of unwanted attention. A recent study claimed the company’s soup had some of the highest BPA levels out of the canned foods they tested. At the time, Campbell’s was confident that their products were […]

Point Counterpoint: An Argument with Myself about the Downs Syndrome Lawsuit,
Point Counterpoint: An Argument with Myself about the Downs Syndrome Lawsuit, If you haven’t heard yet, a couple in Portland, Oregon is suing their local hospital because the doctors identified their yet-to-be-born child as a fully healthy baby girl. While this might seem like good news, it also turned out to be wrong; and the […]

Exploring the Rising Costs of Autism
Being a mom of an autistic daughter, I wanted to shed some light on the cost of raising an autistic child as it something that is very close and very important to me. It’s a serious issue, and I want to bring awareness to those who don’t realize how autism truly affects the family on […]

Immune to Antibiotics? Why You May Have to Ride Out Your Sinus Infection
Anyone who has ever suffered through a sinus infection knows just how painful and miserable they can be. Symptoms like face pain and post nasal drip (YUCK!) make it hard to sleep, let alone work or perform daily duties. Not only that, but you may have noticed how long these nasty infections linger and how […]

Moms Who Hurt: Postpartum Depression Linked to Domestic Violence
Many new mothers experience the “post-baby blues.” And when you think about it, it’s hard to imagine why they wouldn’t. Crying babies, middle-of-the-night feedings, a post-baby body that’s not quite “sexy,” . . . and the list goes on and on. Now, we know that the “blues” can be much more than that. Postpartum depression, […]

Got a Rumble in Your Tum? Take a Look at the Top 10 Digestive Issues
Digestive problems are among the most common health issues we collectively experience. If you have never suffered from some sort of digestive disorder, you’re extremely lucky . . . but you also likely know someone that has! Whether it’s an occasional bout of diarrhea, or something more chronic such as Crohn’s disease, we’ve got the […]