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If you have kids, it’s likely you know a thing or two about ear infections. In the United States, at least half of all children experience and ear infection by their first birthday. Children are more prone to ear infections due to their immature Eustachian tube (part of the middle ear), which in infancy and early childhood is shorter and angled. This allows bacteria to more easily access the middle ear. While ear infections are most common in children, adults can experience them as well. Luckily, there are non-drug treatments for this common condition. Read on to learn about how …

This weekend I was pressed for time, ingredients, and under a lot of stress. I am in the process of moving so that presents its own challenges, but trying to eat well on top of moving your furniture, buying groceries, and still cleaning the house is an added stressor nobody enjoys. Going out to eat is fun, and you can always find healthy options, but let’s be honest: very few people go out to restaurants to eat salads. No worries, I made my own salad with the veggies that were piling up in the fridge and with the lettuce days …

This article was written to answer some of the most common questions asked by new runners and by people returning to the running scene after some time off. 1.  How long should my first runs be? Answer: During the first week or so, try to keep your runs to no more than 15 minutes. After that, your goal should be to increase the time very gradually. It is recommended that you increase your mileage by no more than 10% each week. 2. What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes? Answer:  In the beginning, most people have …

Holding true to the Black Friday tradition of impulsive buying, I decided to purchase an Instant Pot. Shortly after purchasing, however, I realized I was terrified of the appliance exploding due to my ignorance of its usage so I resisted using it. I had lessened my fears slightly when I performed the water test on it. I informed my cousin of this, as she is an avid user of the Instant Pot, and refers to herself as such. She was quite proud of me, but then challenged me to make some hard-boiled eggs. I tried it and they turned out perfectly. I …

Runners spend a lot of time worrying about the shoes that they wear for their workouts and races.  They’ll try on a dozen different trainers at a running shoe store, searching for the perfect shoe that will keep them running healthy.  But often, they don’t pay much attention to their casual shoes or their work shoes—the ones they’re wearing for the 14 or so waking hours a day that they aren’t running. These shoes can be just as important as the ones you run in, and a poorly-fitting or restrictive shoe that you wear for work or for fashion can …