Healthy Living Articles

It certainly feels like we're living in a bit of a dystopia right now. What does the way we're handling the COVID-19 pandemic say about human nature?

Still washing the dishes by hand? Research shocking shows that most people care more about how clean their dishes look than how hygienic they are! Don't be one of them. Kill as many germs as you can when washing dishes, and stay healthy!

There is an old saying that goes: "Disease is something an organ has, illness is something a person has." What exactly is the difference between a disease, illness, condition, syndrome, and disorder?

We've been sticking our collective heads in the climate-change sand for a very long time, but COVID-19 showed us all that we CAN change, quickly and efficiently. Will we finally learn to coexist with nature, rather than destroying it?

What has the COVID-19 pandemic taught us the state of healthcare so far, and what steps can we take to keep our hospitals functional in the future?

West Nile fever is a disease spread mainly by mosquitoes. Although it usually doesn't cause any complications, in some cases, the illnes can take a severe form and, potentially, cause death.

Yes, you're definitely dying. But no, probably not right now, and probably not from any cause related to the Wuhan coronavirus. Here's why you shouldn't panic.

The holiday season is finally here – along with increased risks of asthma attacks and other lung diseases. What causes such rise in air pollution levels, and what effects does it have on our respiratory system?

Feeling warm and fuzzy? It may not just be the holiday spirit. Because a livable Earth should take a prime spot on your X-mas wish list, here's what last-minute sustainable steps you can take toward a smaller carbon footprint, even this late in the game.

So, my kids and I committed to saying "yes" to everything for a week. It didn't end up as thrilling as I expected, but was still interesting. Here's how the "yes challenge" played out.