Health Matters

You’ve obviously heard about essential oils and their “healing powers” in recent years, unless you’re living under a rock.

The older I get, the less I’m inclined to drink alcohol. Whether it’s a social situation, a dinner with my husband or just an evening at home, I’ve been finding myself saying no to booze and yes to a clear mind and quality sleep.

According to Time.com, our cellphones are 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. That makes you think twice about scrolling through your phone while eating lunch. Yuck!

In middle school, we all were taught the importance of deodorant. I remember way too vividly some of the boys in my grade rolling on the Old Spice and dousing themselves in Axe body spray. Middle school is a rough time, whether you smell good, bad or overpowering.

Nobody likes when the dentist ends the appointment by saying you have a cavity, or two. It seems that my dentist kept saying that every time I would visit.

The latest craze on beauty blogs seems to be honey. But not for the reason you think. No, the sites aren’t promoting that you eat it. Rather, they’re telling you to slather it all over your face as a cleanser. Sounds pretty messy to me.

We’ve all heard of the winter blues. Did you know that for some people it’s more than just being upset about the cold? Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. And it is sad.

While at a recent editorial meeting, Alison Matas mentioned that she started drinking protein shakes. I immediately thought of those gym rats who make protein shakes and talk all about their “gains.” I admit, I gave Alison the weirdest look and questioned whether she was trying to bulk up.

Back in September, I was playing around on my phone and found the health app. It’s standard on all iPhones. I tapped around and noticed it was tracking my daily steps and mileage.

Next time you’re thinking about binge-watching TV while sitting on the couch with a bag of potato chips, think again. Why not try to learn something instead? Ditch the chips and turn on a health documentary. Here are a few to choose from with different topics and approaches to get healthier.