Every year, approximately seven million U.S. women suffer from an eating disorder. It’s an important topic of concern among young women, as 95% of women suffering from eating disorders are between 12 and 25 years old.  Eating disorders and body image in general are an important topic of concern.  According to the National Association of [...]

You may or may not have heard of the Gardasil vaccine: a relatively new vaccine that prevents a few different strands of the human papillomavirus, or HPV. HPV is a serious virus that affects up to 80% of males and females in their lifetime.  And while the virus sometimes shows no symptoms and clears on [...]

Birth control and the issues that surround it have always been controversial, whether for political, religious, or socioeconomic reasons. Some religions condone birth control and the government puts certain limitations on birth control—through prescription-only varieties and limitations on abortion procedures, which continue to be a hot topic in the current health care debate.
If you’re deciding [...]

We’ve all heard the saying, “it takes a village to raise a child.” Ironically, if you’re a single mom, you might be embracing this adage more than traditional two-parent households.  But don’t worry.  Take comfort in knowing that you’ll be a successful single mom by following these helpful tips.
One of the first things you’ll need [...]

Even the experts in the bridal magazines say that as much as you can plan for every possible unfortunate scenario for your wedding day, something is bound to go wrong. Whether it’s breaking a nail, having an upset stomach, or even forgetting your wedding bands, SafetyGirl Original and Deluxe Emergency Bridal kits are a must-have [...]

By Kristi Ries
At this point, you know by experience that April showers bring May flowers. With rain comes renewal in our surroundings. Gardens bloom and the grass (in four-season climates) returns to a lovely verdant green. In fact, April and May are two of the wettest months of the year for areas in the Northeast [...]

By Kristi Ries
The ground has softened and the birds are chirping; everywhere, there are signs of the impending spring. Maybe you’re a veteran gardener, with separate areas for vegetables, seasonal flowers or blossoming bushes. Or perhaps you’re a first-time homeowner or renter whose only gardening experience came from a window-box of Petunias. Either way, there [...]

In our media-centered society, it can be nearly impossible to keep up with the latest nutrition news and sort out the real advances in nutrition from the fad diets. And with so many of us leading very busy lifestyles, it can be even more difficult to eat healthy on the run.  This article will offer [...]

Anemia occurs when your body doesn’t have enough red blood cells to supply your tissues with enough oxygen. Red blood cells—unlike white blood cells that fight infection or platelets that help your blood clot—contain hemoglobin, the iron-rich protein that makes your blood look red.  Hemoglobin carries the oxygen from your lungs to the rest of [...]

There are many reasons why you might be interested in starting a personal exercise program. You might want to lose those extra winter pounds, tone your muscles, or perhaps you just want to get healthier. There are a lot of benefits to being physically active:
Besides improving physical strength and fitness, regular exercise:

Improves brain function: [...]