Designing Health into Our Homes
Do our homes affect our well-being? The answer to this question is an obvious, “Yes,” but just how that can happen might surprise you. Certainly,...
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First Aid for Our Furry Friends
For many of us, our pets are more than just companions—they’re family. In an emergency, being prepared and knowing some basic first aid can help...
Hot Tips for Cold-Weather Wellness
When my family moved from Texas to Minnesota, my winter-time skills were minimal. I quickly learned that while safely enjoying cold weather does require some...
Diverse Needs, Shared Moments: Cooking Up Inclusive Holiday Feasts
The winter season heralds the return of holidays, each with their own unique origins and traditions, and yet sharing common themes: gathering with loved ones,...
Depression: Finding Our Way Through the Dark
Depression is a common, serious, and yet treatable mental health disorder. Different from sadness or grief, it affects how someone thinks, feels, and behaves. It...
Step by Step: Walking Your Way to a Healthier Life
Some things that do us the most good are so common, so every day, so down-right ordinary, that their importance fades into the background of...
Watch Out for Washing
When shopping, we all like to think that we’re making the choices that are best for us, and for many people, it’s also important that...
Heat-Related Illness
The North Shore has famously cool summers, but that doesn’t mean we never have to worry about the heat. While anyone can experience heat-related illness,...