Although at times being alone is good for us, it is important to understand too much loneliness can affect our mood, feelings, and personal health. Loneliness leads to reflection, which can sometimes bring up buried memories. Lonely people seem to be sadder than those surrounded by others research shows. Not being […]

How Loneliness Can Affect Your Health


With bills, jobs, and things to do, people don’t have time to get sick. So what do you do when you begin to feel the scratch in the back of your throat, your nose runs, and your temperature rises? Well, depending on how long you may have been feeling poorly, […]

Simple Ways to Prevent the Flu Early


What is Frostbite? Frostbite is a condition in which a part of your body freezes. Areas most commonly affected are nose, ears, cheeks, fingers and toes. It occurs when your body conserves heat by restricting blood flow to your skin in extremely cold temperatures. Once the temperatures drop to a certain […]

What You Need to Know About Frostbite



As we start a brand new year, some might want to take this opportunity to start fresh. That means new year new me! So what do you have to do if you’re one of those people who look to begin your 2018 with healthier habits? Today, I’m going to go over some mindful […]

Healthy Habits to Help You Achieve Your Goals in 2018


Everyone experiences a massive headache in the morning after spending a wild night with friends at least once in their life. When your stomach is churning and it feels like you were hit with a ton of bricks, that’s probably the hangover. When you drink too much alcohol, your body […]

Hangover Cures to Help You Recover after NYE


With the 2018 year approaching, most of us have set goals to fulfill within the year. Goal setting allows us to thrive, and without goals, we lack focus and direction. When we grab our life by the horns and steer it in the direction we want, anything is possible. Some […]

Goal Setting for the 2018 Year



On December 20th, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The bill amends the IRC to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. The bill includes reductions in corporate tax rates and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate. This is […]

Changes to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and How ...


Since federal funding for the CHIP program ceased on September 30, supporters have been trying to find solution’s to reauthorize funding. The Children’s Health Insurance Program gives the families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid a low-cost child health coverage option. In America, approximately 9 million children are enrolled […]

CHIP: Will CHIP Be Discontinued after 2017?


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Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, is depression that is triggered by the changes in seasons. It is most common during fall through winter, but can also occur during the spring or early summer. SAD goes beyond the “winter blues.” Symptoms include feeling depressed and moody, having low dips […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder



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2017 brought some crazy fitness trends with it, including skateboarding Pilates, mermaid classes, and my personal favorite, goat yoga. Health Benefits of Yoga People have been practicing yoga for over 5,000 years. Known for its positive benefits on the mind and body, yoga can be used to enhance strength, mental […]

Health Benefits of Goat Yoga