6 Ways to Avoid Common Winter Health Risks

The coming of winter means there are all kinds of new opportunities for making memories with your loved ones, from sledding and ice skating to family gatherings and holiday festivities.

Minimizing the Effects of Arthritis This Winter

People who suffer from arthritis will often tell their friends and family members that they can sense oncoming storms or weather changes based on feelings in their joints. While this sort of statement may seem perplexing and perhaps even a little ridiculous, there is some truth behind it.

Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Skin When the Air Gets Dry

Your skin is your largest organ and protects you from harm—from microscopic organisms to everyday bumps and scrapes. In order to keep your insides healthy, you need to keep your outsides healthy, and that means taking good care of your skin.

Can Winter Hats Harm Your Hair?

Winter weather is right around the corner, and that means that warm, fuzzy hats are likely your go-to way of keeping your head warm. Many winter hats, like beanies, can be worn all day and incorporated into your outfits to prevent dreaded hat hair.

How Winter Weather Affects Your Mood

Cold chills, snow and ice and shorter days are getting a lot of people into the holiday spirit, as the change in weather signifies that the winter holidays are on their way. Unfortunately, for an extraordinary number of people, this change in weather can instead bring on the “winter blues.”

Natural Remedies to Get You Through Flu Season

Across the nation, temperatures are beginning to drop, signaling the beginning of flu season. Back-to-school events, holiday travels and fall festivals all facilitate the spread of viral infections.

Keeping Your Energy Up as the Days Get Shorter

As fall progresses into winter, the days will continue to get shorter and shorter. For many people, work, athleticism and everyday activities become more difficult to accomplish because of the lack of light outside. However, work and life don’t stop simply because the sun isn’t out to greet us in the morning or when we return home from work.

5 Cold Sore Triggers and How to Fight Back Against Them

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know how frustrating they can be to manage. The burning, itching sensation makes eating, drinking and talking painful, and the unsightly blister can be embarrassing. Even worse, once you have one cold sore, you’re likely to get more.

Mulled Wine: The Festive Way to Enjoy Antioxidants

I love the holiday season. It can't be coincidence that we celebrate nature through food and drink - many of our holiday favorites are loaded with potent, life-enhancing ingredients! One of my favorite holiday recipes to share, for exactly that reason, is Mulled Wine. With red wine, spices, honey and citrus, this is one punch that's packing some serious anti-agers.