Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. I’ve been exercising regularly for a few years, with tremendous improvements in my health, and whenever someone asks me how they should start out in exercise, I tell them to just get moving! Try to get moving every day — whether it’...

Tests have shown that there are more germs on household floor surfaces than on toilet seats, kitchen counters and bathroom tiles combined. While exposure to some germs may help build children's immune systems, allergens like mold, dust mites are a leading trigger of allergy and asthma systems in bot...

Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter. Are you feeling like life isn’t exciting enough? That maybe you’re missing out on something because you just can’t get motivated for anything? Turns out you’re not alone. Recently, reader Rachel asked: “In a population ...

Not only does Phyllis Pellman Good’s new cookbook, Fix-It And Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook: 400 Great Stove-top and Oven Recipes, feature recipes, it also has some sage advice. Here’s an excerpt: Tips for Healthier Eating for Stuck-in-Their-Ways Adults Are you stuck in a food rut and having a hard ...

Winter is in full force, this is a great tip from our friends at Sunbear Squad. Week of Feb. 15: Watch for bloody dog and cat tracks caused by cracked and frozen pads. Find the pets and help them get shelter. Last month I did a post, Protecting Your Pup From Winter’s Freeze, and one of the sug...

In April of ‘08 Joy posted a message on the danger of Sergeants Gold Flea Medication, and the story of what happened to Dogster members Lucky and Nala.  There have been 150 comments on that post, many sharing horror stories of what happened to their dogs when this, or a similar, product was u...

It’s that time of the year when the novelty of Christmas kittens and puppies may have worn off. The reality of the hard work, time, care, and financial responsibility may have set in.  Making today’s tip from our friends at Sunbear Squad something to be on the lookout for. WATCH TIP for...

While looking for stories sometimes it seems there are a lot of articles about “killer” dog attacks. Usually the non-fatal attacks are never mentioned so when you see the sensationalized, and tragic cases, portrayed in the media it feels like they happen on an everyday occurrence. Howeve...

The eastern part of the nation is in a deep freeze, with snow, blasts of icy air and temperatures stuck far below freezing.  In extreme cold there are some important tips to keep in mind to make sure your dog is kept safe. Below are some great cold weather tips from Dr. Porge Nakovich, she is the d...

Do you have what it takes to make a real difference to people’s lives?  Studying health is not just about becoming a doctor. A wide range of specialisations – from nursing and medicine to health administration and alternative therapies - all give you the responsibility of improving ...