Health & Fitness

Simple tips that have an impact

Personal hygiene isn’t about just looking good. The effects of maintaining personal hygiene are myriad, and include reducing one’s susceptibility to infection and decreasing the risk for disease.

What to do before starting a new health regimen

Exercise plays a significant role in disease prevention. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Resolve to be a healthier you this year

While traveling more, losing weight and quitting bad habits are annually among some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, the turn of the calendar does represent a perfect opportunity to better yourself in multiple ways.

New year, new you, same challenges

A new year is about to begin, bringing with it the New Year’s parties, the Rose Parade and the dreaded “new year, new me” resolutions.

Veterans in Pain: a path to healing

Sgt. First Class Scott Adams was sitting in his Humvee, driving through the city of Bayji in northern Iraq on Jan. 26, 2007, when his whole life changed. His sixth

The overweight pets of SCV

Just like humans, pets don’t get overweight overnight.  A growing number of pets are overweight and it might be time to start asking why.  If your pet is struggling to

Manage grief with grace this holiday season

Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging.

SCV karate studios offer a number of options

While it takes years to harness the kind of technique and power seen on television and the movies, the Santa Clarita Valley offers several options for those hoping to get some exercise and learn martial arts.

Tips to improve wellness and prevent stroke

Stroke is often thought of as something that happens to older people, but more people under 50 are having strokes due to increased risky behaviors, such as smoking and untreated high blood pressure.

Caring for our caregivers

Whether taking care of a parent, spouse, child, friend or neighbor, being a caregiver can take a toll. Carletta Cole knows this from experience as she took on the role

Keep your employees healthy

People often use “flu” to describe a mild cold or illness, but there’s nothing mild about the flu. The timing of flu season is very unpredictable and can vary from season to season.