News — Healthy Living

6 Ways to Protect Yourself from the Sun

Skin cancer is a highly preventable disease, yet one out of every five people in the United States will develop it during their lifetime. It most often occurs in basal and squamous cells in the outer layer of your skin, usually on sun-exposed areas like your face, ears, neck, lips, and the backs of your hands. If detected early enough, this type of skin cancer is easily treated, but you can avoid it altogether by following these simple steps.

Toss, Freeze, or Trash? How to Know When to Let it Go

The eternal dilemma — should you toss that bottle, can, or package that’s been in the drawer for who knows how long? You’d like to trust the expiration date, but these can be alarmingly inaccurate — more like guidelines, really. Understanding date stamps can sometimes mean the difference between sickness and health. 

Awaken Your Body's Own Healing Powers

Get Your Meds Filled for Free to Keep Cash in Your Pocket

More than half of seniors take at least four medications every day. Those costs can really add up. But believe it or not, you can get free prescription drugs. You just need to know where to look.

3 Juicy Fruits that Lower Your Chances for Cancer

Sweet, juicy fruits are plentiful in the summer, but three, in particular, can help protect you from life-threatening cancer.