Health & Wellness

It’s Mosquito Season but you don't have to be a “Mosquito Magnet.” To find out how to protect yourself (mostly) naturally, read on. ...

Did you know that a third of all U.S. households with dogs spend over $1 billion annually on pet supplements? We all want our pets to be as healthy as possible. But does your dog need to take extra vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbal supplements, botanicals, and enzymes? It’s enough to make your head spin. ...

If you've ever crawled out of bed on a rainy day and were greeted with cranky knees and stiff knuckles, you'd undoubtedly say that weather causes joint pain. A new study tells us what our bodies have been saying all along. ...

Not all unsolicited phone calls are scams! If you are contacted by your health insurance company about coaching, take the few minutes to hear what it is about. If you do not get a call, it's worth going to the website or calling the customer service number. This service is almost always "free"—that is, included in your premiums. ...

Testing your memory is one of the most effective ways to exercise your brain. Simple word and number games are a good place to start. However, you can build brain workouts into your everyday routine in other ways, too. ...

Smartphones have many built-in features. One of them is their ability to transcribe or translate speech-to-text. Simply tap the microphone icon on the virtual keyboard that pops up on the screen when you want to type something within an app. ...

We need a life philosophy to put events into perspective; otherwise, we are at the mercy of events. It’s like going on a trip without a destination. We need to know where we are going and have a plan or a map to help us get there while preparing for detours and delays. ...

Uncooperative victims and the crimes against them are tough to prosecute. As a result, financial abuse is one of the least-reported but likely most common ways older adults are mistreated. ...