Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

American Hardwoods offer a breath of fresh air

Flooring, cabinetry, and millwork made from American hardwoods are as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence. The beauty, architectural detail and overall inviting warmth they offer are often what make a house a home. Hardwoods also help improve the air quality in the places you spend your time.

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Gut check: Digestive health tips from nutrition expert Keri Glassman

Why is digestive health so important? For starters, the digestive system is where vitamins, nutrients and minerals are absorbed, so it's important to take good care of it. In addition, a healthy and well-functioning digestive system can lead to better overall well-being. The good news is, there are many steps we can take to improve our digestive health, including easy changes to the foods we buy and eat.

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Make New Year's resolutions close to home

As each year comes to a close, people begin to make resolutions - typically, vowing to start something new in the year ahead, such as lose weight, get a new job, start volunteering and so on. Making resolutions is easy; the hard part is keeping them. However, there are a few things you can do at home that might actually help you achieve some of your New Year's goals. Start 2012 on the right foot with this list of easy home updates and tips to help conquer your New Year's resolutions.

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Refresh your New Year's resolution by drinking more water

We're told that drinking water is good for our health. But do we really know why? To get the new year off to a healthy start, here are four reasons why staying hydrated can help you reach your health and lifestyle goals.

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Collaborative online children's storybook starts conversations about little-understood disease

"Wednesday was a long day. We went to the hospital for a special checkup. The nurse showed us the giant, cool-looking tunnel called an MRI machine. They told Scott he was going to slide in there so they could take a picture of his brain. He's done this before." For many families with children living with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a serious genetic disorder, this scene may be all too familiar. Scott's story is a part of an online children's storybook about a young boy with TSC as seen through the eyes of his favorite toy, a stuffed dog named Turbo.

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