I recently read an interesting article written by tattoo and body piercing expert (Karen L. Hudson). She is also the author of Living Canvas: Your Complete Guide to Tattoos. I was intrigued right away by the title of the article: “Top Ten Reasons Not to…
It’s July! What does that mean? Happy UV Safety month! Most people know about the importance of using sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays, but what about protection for your eyes? Although most of us choose the perfect shades…
Twist the cap off and take a sip of refreshing water. I honestly don’t really give it much more thought. That was until now. According to the news, a California based company (with a plant in Pennsylvania) came forward and announced that they were recalling…
Summer vacation is a time when teens can usually feel more carefree. No more homework. No more lectures. No more structure! However, if you are taking medications for your health, structure is very important. There are many reasons why teenagers take medicine. Some teens take…
The end is finally here! I’m beyond excited to leave school and start my summer vacation. I already have so many plans and goals I want to achieve during the summer. I’m so ready for the feeling of the warm sun hitting my skin, how…
After a long and snowy winter the sun has finally made an appearance! If you are anything like me that means you are ready to hit the beach and spend a lot more time outdoors. More time soaking up rays makes it even more important…
Did you know that your heart loves to exercise? It’s true! Exercise keeps your heart healthy just like foods that are low in saturated fat. Ask yourself the following questions and see how you can improve your heart health. Do you find that you don’t…
Flu season is here but it’s not too late to get your flu shot. Don’t let common misconceptions about the flu shot stop you from protecting yourself this flu season! Here are the FACTS about the Flu Shot: The flu vaccine will NOT give you…
I bet there’s at least one morning a week when you keep hitting the “snooze” button on your alarm to get just a few extra minutes of sleep. Recent studies show that when you doze off after your alarm wakes you in the morning, you’re…
Just a couple of months ago I went to a concert and as I was enjoying the music of one of my favorite artists, I noticed a huge cloud of smoke rising into the air. Instantly I thought, “Since when is smoking allowed inside the…