Health + Wellness

Each year on April 7, the World Health Organization celebrates its anniversary with World Health Day! Each year on this day, the WHO seeks to draw attention to a specific health issue that concerns people all over the world. This...

One of my fondest memories growing up is walking home from school. After the long cold winters in Chicago, walking home meant spring had officially arrived. My grandmother would meet me on the corner, and we would walk home...

Is this normal teen behavior or...? Remember way back in middle school when all you cared about was who wore what, who’s listening to who, and how you styled your hair?  There was so much pressure to fit in—it was borderline exhausting.  Eventually,...

A few years ago, I was invited to a direct sales party for a skincare company I won't name. To be honest, I barely washed my face at that point, but I wanted to support my friend and bought...

Let’s be real: I never thought I would enjoy waking up at the crack of dawn. In fact, I’ve always been someone who presses snooze repeatedly, which usually translates to a frantic morning, almost being late to work, and...

According to the National Sleep Foundation annual 'Sleep in America' poll, "...results show that many Americans are not getting bright light exposure during the day and are looking at screens around bedtime. In addition, many fall short of recommendations...

It’s that time again…tornado season! And in North Texas, we all know just how vigilant we have to be to keep our families safe during dangerous weather. Below are some tips, best practices, and useful items to invest in...

I just turned 50, and I must confess: It's not at all what I expected. I don’t know who perpetuated the expectation that we’d have it all figured out by now. Not only is that a lie, but it sets...