Gardening is a popular outdoor pastime and a great activity for anyone interested in building better health. Gardening, which is particularly popular among older adults, is an excellent way to spend time in nature, beautify your environment and grow nutritious fruits, vegetables and herbs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, […]

Shared physical activity is something the entire family can rally around and it’s important because of the many health benefits it can provide. According to a 2011 study published in the journal Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews, family support and encouragement, behavior modeling and home-based resources can encourage regular participation in physical activity […]

Volunteering your time and energy to a project that is meaningful to you can produce extraordinary health benefits above and beyond the sense of community and joy you get from helping others. According to a report compiled by the Corporation for National and Community Service, possible health benefits associated with volunteering include reductions in chronic pain, despair and depression following a heart attack and disability, as […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) involves more than simply feeling weary, tired or without energy. CFS is an often debilitating and complex health problem associated with profound fatigue and it does not improve with bed rest and may be made worse with activity (either physical or mental). In many cases, CFS symptoms affect multiple body symptoms, […]