Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

The scent of success: How aromatherapy can help your professional edge

In an increasingly competitive job market, many Americans are seeking every edge they can get to find a job, or keep the one they have. Aromatherapy can be one more weapon in your professional business arsenal, stimulating mental clarity to keep you alert and on your game.

Volunteering: Helping others could actually help you

The health benefits of volunteering are well documented and include reduced stress and risk of disease, an increased feeling of self worth and possibly even increased life expectancy. It is no wonder that for many people with chronic conditions, volunteering can even help maintain or improve one's physical health.

Why it's so important to keep your eyes on the road for driving safety

A lot can happen in three seconds. You can kiss your kid, watch a bird fly by or die in a car accident. According to a groundbreaking study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), 80 percent of all car crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes involve some form of driver inattention during the three seconds before the event.

Your guide to buying hearing aids

For many, accepting the fact that they may be suffering from hearing loss is a difficult process, and finding the best hearing aid for their needs can be difficult. Help is available to ensure that anyone in need of a hearing aid receives the very best information and professional service.

Stick to your good habits - even on a road trip

Summer is the time of year when a lot of people take time off from work to go on a road trip. But just because you are varying your routine doesn't mean you should throw all your good habits out the window. You can still eat well, exercise and get plenty of sleep while on the road. The trick is to make the commitment ahead of time and stick with your plan.

How you can shape up your summer snacking

Summer is here, and that means barbecues, get-togethers and outdoor parties with friends and family. With so many tempting treats, it can be hard to snack smartly, but some easy substitutions here and there can keep the whole family on track all summer long.

Traveling this summer? Don't get derailed by digestive distress

Summer is here - and for many, long weekends and sweltering temps inspire wanderlust and a sudden urge to relax on a far-away beach with a frosty beverage. While traveling is a great way to renew and recharge, the long flights, time zone changes and disruption of typical diet and exercise schedules can be anything but relaxing, and can even cause digestive discomfort.

Taking heartburn off the menu this barbecue season

While a little burning is expected when you fire up the grill, a leading gastroenterologist says that if you follow some simple, at-home guidelines, you may be able to avoid the burning sensation in your chest.

Make summer super with potluck-perfect recipes

From block parties to backyard barbecues, summer is when people get together and enjoy the delectable tastes of the season. The classic American potluck is always a favorite gathering, especially when friends, family and neighbors bring out their best dishes for everyone to enjoy.

Tempting summer meals that are healthy and easy to make

Once the warm weather arrives, we are all searching for ways to make our meals not only healthy, but refreshing and delicious. And we all want quick meal options - so that we can spend more time outside enjoying the weather with friends and family and less time in the kitchen.

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