Setting boundaries for yourself is important. It helps ensure that others respect who you are and what you need in your life. People who lack appropriate boundaries can struggle with telling others how they feel (for fear of rejection or ridicule), struggle with feeling burdened by how others perceive...

We’re told to practice mindfulness as a long term investment in our health. But what if we could contribute to the (very) long term health of our friends, family, and community? After a mass tree-planting (nearly 50,000 trees) in Portland Oregon, research scientists from the Barcelona Institute for Global...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup carrots, finely chopped ½ cup celery, finely chopped 8 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup dried barley or 2 ounces pasta noodles 2 cups cooked, diced turkey ¾ to 1 cup corn, frozen and thawed 1 large russet potato size, diced, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup frozen...

Did you freeze some turkey from the holiday feasts? Give this turkey recipe a try. Chicken also works well for the recipe too. You’ll Need 6 cups turkey stock 1 cup peeled apples, chopped 1 large onion, chopped ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons curry powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder...

You’ll Need 1 medium to large beet (approximately 12 ounces) cooked beet, skins peeled off, finely chopped (see cooking tips below) ¼ cup cooked quinoa (or a tiny bit less) (see cooking tips below) 1 cup of arugula, and/or spinach (also mix in a bit of parsley to total...

500,000 Brits were in a recent study to find the drink that is definitely linked to lower risk of death from heart disease. So what is this miracle drink, you ask? The better question for you to ask is, “can you believe the results”? A research team from the...

Eat right and exercise is SUCH an old idea. Can we not move past this and find a way around it, so we don't have to be active, or don't have to eat well? ...

Normally, you assume that plain water would be your best go-to for staying hydrated. That’s why this research on hydration is so important, because it actually tests that idea we all thought was true. Researchers from St. Andrews University in Scotland found that water earns about a B+ for...

Holy Mackerel! Fish really is brain food, even if you only eat a small amount!...

This blood pressure chart from the Mayo Clinic can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level or if you’ll need to take some steps to improve your numbers. A total blood pressure reading is determined by measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressures....

Back pain is one of the most common physical ailments. Studies show that 8 in 10 Americans have back pain at some point in their lives, usually in the lower back. Your might have sprained it while working in the yard or cleaning house. Or your back might hurt...

Japan recently broke its own record for the number of centenarians in its population. At 90,000, not only do the Japanese enjoy humanity’s longest lifespans, but also the largest percentage of the population (0.06%) living over 100. Work ethic, a seafood-rich diet, deep family ties, and now improving medical...