(Family Features) The joys of raising and nurturing a baby are practically endless for new parents, yet there remain challenges to overcome. While it may be natural to focus attention and energy on caring for a new baby, it’s equally important for mothers to maintain their own mental health. According to Malina Malkani, MS, RDN, […]
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Retirement
(Family Features) Retiring from the workforce provides opportunities you may have been unable to take advantage of during your working years, including discovering new passions and devoting more time to the people you love. Even though your income might be lower than when you were working full-time, being free of financial burdens like credit card […]
Preserving Biodiversity Through Sustainable Development
(Family Features) Many industries around the globe are prioritizing sustainable development to ensure a healthy planet for the future. For the Mexican avocado industry, success depends on the conservation of natural resources, soil, forests and water, which is why it is working to reduce its impact to protect the natural environment. One important priority is […]
The Importance of Mental Wellness for a Healthy Heart and Brain
(Family Features) Research shows anxiety, stress and depression can have a negative impact on physical health and may even increase the risk for heart disease and stroke. In fact, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health, identified a strong interconnection between the mind, heart and body in […]
Understanding the Cost of Replacing Diesel Buses
(Family Features) Diesel school buses are not only expensive to operate, they pose risks to children’s health and the environment. There are two practical energy choices for clean student transportation: propane and electric. However, when evaluating the complete life-cycle emissions and cost of electric buses, the economic and environmental benefits of propane buses are clear, […]
Looking Out for Your Lungs
(Family Features) The lungs are the centerpiece of your respiratory system. When you inhale, air enters your lungs and oxygen from that air moves to your blood. At the same time, carbon dioxide, a waste gas, moves from your blood to the lungs and gets exhaled. This process is essential to life. Millions of Americans […]
10 Pool Opening Tips for Swim Season 2023
(David Van Brunt) – With Memorial Day and the official start of summer upon us, it’s time to get pools prepped for the swim season. However, as eager as you are to jump in, opening a pool is more complicated than simply removing the cover and topping off the water level. The steps to get […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Moms beyond Mother’s Day
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Sponsored by Pearl Milling Company Even though Mother’s Day has come and gone, moms — and other parental figures in your life — should be appreciated all year round. While many families think spoiling mom involves spending money to buy her things, what […]
4 simple steps to ensure cleaner, safer drinking water at home
(BPT) – With the World Health Organization estimating that more than 2 billion people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water at home, the topic of access to cleaner, safer drinking water has never been more important. Culligan International, a leader in water treatment solutions, is offering individuals helpful recommendations on how to ensure […]
Tips for eating healthy and delicious snacks
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Words like “healthy” and “balanced” are always used to describe food — but what do they really mean? With all of the diet fads out there, how can we eat healthfully and still enjoy all the foods we love? Registered Dietitian Amy Goodson […]
