Winter blues got you down? Spending time outside can help boost your mood and both your physical and mental health, research shows. “Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind,” says Kris Kiser, president of the TurfMutt Foundation, an … read more

Florals are a feast for the eyes, brightening up your day instantly. However, they can also be a feast for your body as well. The health benefits of edible flowers deserve so much more recognition. It’s nature’s gift, and it’s essential to take … read more

Hotter and drier weather in the Pacific Northwest this summer could set the stage for a long and intense summer wildfire season, according to the Washington State Department of Health. More wildfires create the potential for more smoke to drift into our region, increasing … read more

Begin building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have to help make it easier to establish habits you can stick to. This concept is called “habit stacking,” and it can help you improve habits from morning to night. Consider those busy mornings … read more

It’s easy to fall into a dinnertime rut, cooking the same meals with the same ingredients time and again. When your family is in search of a delicious way to shake things up in the kitchen, consider new ways to cook favorite dishes … read more

When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, … read more

It’s difficult to distance ourselves from screens; they follow us everywhere — in the car, into stores, at restaurants and all around our houses. Children often become reliant on screens for entertainment, and parents sometimes use screens as a distraction. While there’s high-quality, … read more

For years, individuals viewed hearing loss as a minor inconvenience or didn’t think about it at all. We now know through advances in medical scientific research that this perception is far from the truth. In study after study around the world, the evidence … read more

Have fun growing some delicious and nutritious microgreens on your kitchen counter, in a sunny window or under lights any time of the year. In as little as a week to 10 days, you’ll be making your first harvest to use as a … read more