Lifestyle

Marathon Family Balancing: Maintaining Relationships While Training

Training for races requires significant time commitment that can create tension in relationships and family dynamics if not managed thoughtfully. Understanding common sources of conflict and strategies for balancing training with relationship responsibilities helps you pursue running goals without sacrificing important relationships. Time investment in training—particularly for longer race distances requiring extensive long runs—takes away from time available for partners, children, and family activities. A...

Understanding Eye Health: Swollen Lids and Puffy Eyes as Thyroid Indicators

Eye puffiness is a symptom that most people have learned to tolerate and manage independently. Swollen eyelids seem to have straightforward explanations that don't require medical intervention—insufficient sleep, excessive salt, seasonal allergies, stress, or natural aging. These symptoms appear self-limiting and minor, hardly indicative of serious underlying health problems. However, medical experts specializing in eye care want people to understand an important connection: thyroid...

Tips And Resources To Avoid Caregiver Burnout

The COVID-19 outbreak has led to a significant increase in caregiving responsibilities, with many individuals finding themselves in full-time caregiving roles for the first...

The Harmony of a Cooling Ecosystem

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya advises us to adopt a personalized approach to staying cool as the summer heat intensifies, drawing from Ayurvedic principles related to...

Magnesium: An essential nutrient for your body

Leafy greens, whole grains, nuts, and seeds are essential components of a diet rich in magnesium. However, nearly half of Americans fail to meet...