You remember when you went to visit your older brother’s college apartment in California because the smells and images have stayed with you forever. The carpet was as hard as concrete as it had been cured and set by hundreds of spilled beers. The kitchen was encrusted with grease and the refrigerator had been repainted… Read More
Author: Cynthia Lopez Olson
Cynthia is the managing editor and frequent contributor. She lives with her husband in Southern California. Cynthia is passionate about helping people create a healthy lifestyle through preventative healthcare and positive enrichment for a long, vibrant life. She is a pescatarian (who loves cheese!) and has been writing about health-focused topics, advice and trends since 2014.
We’re all familiar with treating others how we would want to be treated. Too often, though, we’re so focused on treating others with kindness and respect that we forget to give ourselves some TLC too. Self-care has been around for a long time – dating back to ancient times – but in the past few… Read More
If you find yourself sleeping poorly, there’s no reason to think you can’t improve your situation. Before you go to the doctor, though, you may want to try a simple addition to your bed that will position your body to relieve your pain or discomfort. Whether you need the pillow for occasional use or you… Read More
Being sick is the worst. When you’re not sure if you’re symptoms include a fever, then you’ll want to use a thermometer that’s easy and accurate. And sticking something in your mouth while you’re nauseated isn’t ideal – not only could it induce vomiting, it makes transmitting your sickness all the easier to put your… Read More