Wellness

GMO or Non-GMO: What is the big deal and why are more and more food companies looking to distance themselves from GMO-sourced foods?Genetic engineering of plants and animals, also known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), comes with the…

Every October, women are bombarded with images of pink ribbons and encouraged to get a mammogram and take charge of their health.They’re also supplied with confusing statistics and controversial data. News sources claim “Mammograms don’t work…

Stressed out? Fatigued? Are you dragging through your day or suffering with body aches and chronic health issues? While there are plenty of short-term fixes to address these issues, it is becoming increasingly apparent that we may not just want t…

While climbing the stairs you have a purpose, but once on the landing, do you forget what you went up for? How about that mental list of five items you know you need from the store? The first four are no problem, but you can’t seem to remember th…

Do you recognize yourself in any of these scenarios? Holding the restaurant menu farther and farther away in order to see it. Your eyes become more fatigued during those longer stints at the computer. Reading product ingredients at the market and…

Does winter weather have you feeling unmotivated and stagnant? Not seeing enough results from your current workout? It may be time to spice it up and stop doing the same old routine.The good news is you no longer have to commit to one gym…

Those sacred, everyday beauty rituals—we all have them. Whether it’s lathering your strands in nourishing coconut oil, soaking in a warm tub full of rose water or applying your favorite under-eye cream, we make sure to work these habits into our …

Golden years? You better believe it. For the Lehigh Valley’s many senior citizens who are staying active in their 70s, 80s and beyond, age is nothing more than a number and quality of life is enhanced with giving back—in word and in deed. Stellar seniors, indeed! ROSE CHROMIAK, 88 Jane Larsen likes […]

Last winter the snow didn’t seem to stop falling, and unfortunately, not all of us were prepared for those winter storms. This year we’ve put together five essentials to have this winter so that you’re equipped for the worst Mother Nature can dis…

A recent Nielson report stated that the average American adult spends 11 hours per day utilizing digital media. The latest Internet Trends Annual Report notes that, on average, we check our phone 150 times a day.So what is this constant barra…

Our love affair with sugar in all its forms may be creating many more serious issues than a simple sweet tooth. America’s insatiable appetite for sweets has us consuming about 90 pounds of added sugar per person, per year. Some recent health repo…

As summer comes to a close, you want to savor every last minute of the fresh air, blooming flowers and sunny days. And who better to bring along on your adventures than man’s best friend?  Here are a few tips to remember to keep your furry compan…

If it seems like there is a new yoga studio opening up every day, that may not be far from the truth. Yoga is blossoming and thriving in the Lehigh Valley. So much so that a day-long festival will be taking place this month to unite the area’s yo…

While it can be an incredibly exciting time, pregnancy and early motherhood can also be a time of high anxiety. Staying strong and healthy both physically and emotionally can help control stress and allow you to better enjoy this special time. …

If you’ve been hearing the term “superfood” a lot lately, you are not alone. What is a “superfood?” Recently added to our vernacular, the term is more like a marketing strategy devised by food manufacturers to highlight a food’s potential health …

The Bad News: Men, in general, you are significantly less likely to have regular medical checkups, but this head-in-the-sand approach to healthcare may be leaving you unaware of your personal risk for developing heart disease. The Good News…

Tired of the treadmill? Bored with biking? Getting in shape in 2014 shouldn’t be the same old routine.

Chips, cookies, soda and doughnuts—not the kind of snacks I’m talking about. Snacking does the body good; however, choosing the right snacks can sometimes be difficult.