Category: General Health

We’re all feeling the effects of inflation right now and it’s certainly noticeable at the grocery store. Grocery prices are up about 12% from last year and certain categories are up even more. We’re seeing significantly higher prices on staple foods like eggs, beef, and milk. Those dollars add up, even for the savviest shopper. A 12% increase in prices…

Bottled water has gone from a convenience to an alternative drinking-water system, with about a third of Americans choosing it over tap water most or all of the time. Why? More than 90% of those buying bottled water cite “safety” and “quality” as the reasons, but while it’s true that it can indeed be safe,…

Many of us get caught in the same cycle of joyfully anticipating the holiday season, only to have it come and go quickly, leaving us feeling underwhelmed. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to step out of the cycle and enjoy your holidays. For many, the holiday season is a time…

While drinking has been a part of the majority of my life, so have anxiety and depression. I went from sneaking alcohol on the weekends to week-long binge drinking benders. It was a cycle that progressively got worse, and the more I drank, the worse I felt. I would have pity parties and drown in my sorrows and regrets without realizing how…

Feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed can take a toll on your mental health. There are several ways to manage negative emotions, such as therapy or meditation, but you can also use food and nutrition to boost your mood.  Discover 13 stress-relieving foods to incorporate into your diet that will help you reduce stress, boost your…

If you are not engaging in sex as frequently as you like, you’re not alone. Sexual dissatisfaction and inactivity are increasing – recent research shows that 1 in 3 men in the U.S. aged 18 to 24 did not engage in sex in the past year. But while feelings of sexual frustration are common, many people do…

Staying young and active is something that most people aspire to, and one of the key ways to achieve this is by having a healthy diet. A healthy diet can help you to maintain your energy levels, keep your weight in check, and support the overall functioning of your body. In this blog post, we…