Make soup your new best friend this winter! Eating soup is a simple way to get vegetables into your diet. Coming down with the sniffles? Studies have shown that a hearty bowl of chicken soup may help you to clear nasal congestion and have a mild anti-inflammatory...
As we approach winter, it’s important to keep our immune systems strong and limit the amount of germs we come into contact with. Washing our hands often is critical, especially because we’ll be spending more time indoors with others, where germs can be shared easily....
Psoriasis—the immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin—typically affects the outside of the elbows, knees, or scalp and is associated with other serious health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and depression,...
Winter’s frigid winds might be cool for snowmen, but not for our skin. No matter what skin type you have—whether it’s oily, dry, combination, or aging—the climate can take its toll. Winter’s damaging effects include chapping, redness, itching, and other irritation to...
The stress of the holiday season and shorter amounts of daylight could be enough to dampen even Santa’s legendary good mood. Learn how to avoid the winter blues this year. Tips to keep your mood and outlook healthy during the winter: Keep active. Take...
You might normally celebrate the holiday season indoors with your family, but you don't have to let the cold weather prevent you from staying active. Keep your family entertained and energetic during the winter with these outdoor activities to enjoy a healthy, happy...
As we approach winter, it’s important to have the proper attire to stay warm when venturing out in near-freezing weather and other harsh winter elements. Because winter attire is worn only for a few months, most of us do not keep it readily accessible year round. You...
The cold weather is here, and as every native Pennsylvanian knows, it’s here to stay well into March. It’s just the beginning for frosted windows, salt trucks on the roads, and runny noses after coming inside from the cold. Other than remembering to pack your ice...
Take a look to see if you are properly bundling up for windy, cold winter days.
With daylight saving time approaching, it is easy to fall into the habit of coming home from work or school, putting on comfy clothes, and parking in front of the TV or computer. Our bodies are naturally responsive to sunlight, which means we have to fight the urge to...