Author: Amy Barczy

Woman wipes down her keyboard at her work station while spring cleaning

Woman wipes down her keyboard at her work station while spring cleaning

6 Things You’re Forgetting to Spring Clean

There may be some parts of your life that may be more cluttered than you realize – and causing you stress. Here are six things to spring clean.

Diving into Competitive Swimming During Retirement

Donna Mc Minn

Donna Mc Minn

Ask Donna Mc Minn why she took up competitive swimming during her retirement and she’ll grin and say: “In the pool, no one can see you sweat."

Woman talks with a nutritionist about colon broom

Woman talks with a nutritionist about colon broom

Colon Broom Craze: The Health Effects of the Social Media Trend

Laxatives can cause short-term weight loss due to lost water. Overuse or improper use can lead to dehydration and ultimately put you at risk for colon cancer.

Table Tennis Helps Michigan Man Lose Weight, Stay Active in Retirement

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Don’t call it ping pong. This is table tennis. On a recent weekday afternoon several men, aged 50-plus, are breaking a sweat.

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Man lying on the couch with a high fever checks a thermometer

Unexpected Side Effects of Having a High Fever

Fevers are a normal immune response to infection, but high fevers can be problematic and can have some unexpected side effects. Here's what you need to know.

Why Honeycrisp is the Best Apple

Honeycrisp apples

Honeycrisp apples

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion – except when it comes to apples. Once you’ve tried a Honeycrisp, you’re never going back.

Mother breastfeeds and plays with her newborn baby

Mother breastfeeds and plays with her newborn baby

The Truth About Breastfeeding and Weight Loss

Breastfeeding does burn a lot of calories, but expecting weight loss can set unrealistic expectations and get in the way of your relationship with your baby.

Are You Using Your Non-Stick Cookware Safely?

Woman cooks on a non-stick pain on the stove at home

Woman cooks on a non-stick pain on the stove at home

Pots and pans made with a non-stick coating are the standard option for most American households – but recent research has raised concerns about their safety.

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Young woman and her baby- sitting at the table with a breast pump

Essentials for Pumping and Storing Breastmilk

Pumping and storing breastmilk does take additional supplies and planning – but can help provide infants with many of the same benefits of direct breastfeeding.

Four Reasons Why You’re Hungry In Between Meals

Young woman looks into the fridge wondering why am I hungry all the time

Young woman looks into the fridge wondering why am I hungry all the time

Feeling hungry all the time could be caused by a variety of factors – from the type of food you eat, your stress level, how much water you drink and more.