Diana is a freelancer writer with 15 years' experience working for brands covering health, nutrition, fitness, weight loss, sleep, personal finance, skin care, beauty, and pets.
5 Awesome Ways Owning Fish Benefits Children
You're considering getting a fish tank but may wonder if it's a worthwhile time and financial investment for your family — especially for your children. You're in luck. There are numerous benefits of owning a fish tank for kids.
Let's look at five ways fish tanks are good for your children.
1. It teaches responsibility.
Keeping a pet teaches your child responsibility. And a fish is much easier to care for than a cat or dog. Show them how to feed the fish, how much food they get, where to shak...
Under $25 scores: The Misby Coffee Warmer keeps your drinks hot — then turns itself off
A coffee mug warmer is an easy and affordable solution for anyone who may not have access to a hot pot or coffee maker at all times. And if you’re looking for a solution that won’t break the bank, the Misby Coffee Warmer is designed to keep your coffee at about 131 degrees Fahrenheit at all times and will cost you less than $25.
Misby Coffee Warmer
The Misby Coffee Warmer will keep your coffee, tea or other hot beverage at an ideal temperature until you’re ready to finish it. It safely turns ...
8 Exercises to Strengthen Your Posterior Chain
The posterior chain comprises the muscles along the back lower half of your body that allow you to do important movements, from getting up off the floor to running to picking up heavy packages (and children). Having a strong posterior chain helps with athletic performance as well as preventing injuries and improving longevity.
When talking about the posterior chain, people are typically referencing the glutes, particularly the glute max muscles, says Mathew Welch, MS, CSCS, ATC, USAW-1, an ex...
10 Exercises to Build Strength in Your Anterior Chain
You may not have heard of the anterior chain, but you’ve probably tried to work on it before—particularly if you were looking to sculpt a six-pack. This group of front-of-body muscles allows you to perform many types of exercise as well as everyday activities. (It’s the counterpart to the posterior chain, which runs along the back side of the body.)
It’s very common that people have tight hip flexors and upper quads and weak abs, says Mathew Welch, MS, CSCS, ATC, USAW-1, an exercise physiolog...
Challenges holding back digital dentistry
You’re considering adding more digital dentistry technology into your practice but you might be hesitant because of some considerations. The challenges of dentistry that often come up as dentists think about launching a digital practice are: cost, technology barriers, the quality of digital impressions, and a lack of confidence and comfort in technology.
My Story: Removing a Tooth and Rediscovering Her Joy
Find out how the CareCredit credit card helped Sandy pay for her dental procedure—and may have saved her marriage! Watch and read her story below.*
My Story: Helping Pay for Back Pain Treatment Plan
Karla needed chiropractic care to treat severe back pain after a car accident. Using the CareCredit credit card for a chiropractor helped give her peace of mind about medical bills so she could focus on recovery. My Story with CareCredit is where actual CareCredit cardholders share their stories of life-changing healthcare.*
My Story: Saving Her Puppy's Life With the CareCredit Credit Card
When Carolina's new puppy got sick and needed to be hospitalized, she was able to use the CareCredit credit card to pay for the expenses and focus on her pup's health.*
Should you buy your kid a phone for back-to-school? Here’s what the experts say
Getting a smartphone for your child this back-to-school season? You’ve probably got a lot of questions when it comes to buying a phone for your child. Let’s be honest, if your child doesn’t have a smartphone yet, one of the questions you have is, “when is my child old enough to have a smartphone?”
In this back-to-school cell phone shopping guide, we’ll share things to consider when you’re buying a phone for your kid—like parental controls, screen time, cost, school policies, discussions to ha...
Can Dogs Have Allergies?
If your dog has been scratching constantly lately, you’re probably wondering, “why is my dog itching so much?” You might immediately jump to the conclusion that your dog has fleas, but could allergies be to blame?
Find out whether dogs can suffer from allergies, symptoms to watch for, and how to relieve your pet’s discomfort.
Can Dogs Have Allergies?
Simply put, yes, dogs can have allergies. “It seems as though allergies in dogs are becoming more and more common,” says Candy Akers, DVM, a hol...
What is Glycerin: Hero or Overhyped
Glycerin is all over social media right now, being praised as the next best thing in skincare. When you think of glycerin you may realize that you've seen this ingredient before, on food labels. Glycerin, also called glycerol, is an additive in food that can help products retain moisture and aid with digestion. But what is glycerin, exactly? Glycerin is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils. This ingredient can help protect skin from irritants and pollutants while also acting as a hu...
Should You Get ACDF or Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery?
ACDF and disc replacement surgery can both take your neck pain and radiculopathy away. Which one’s right for you? Learn about how they’re similar and different to help you choose.
Dog Joint Pain: 4 Ways to Provide Relief
When you’re used to your dog bounding up the steps, hopping up on the couch, and jumping around when they see their leash, it can be alarming if they become slow to rise or seem stiff
If you’re noticing that your dog seems stiff or reluctant to participate in activities, this could be due to dog joint pain. Joint pain can be caused by dog arthritis (joint inflammation), or other health issues.
While limping is an indicator of joint pain, there are several other early warning signs that a dog ...
What exactly are off-label weight-loss medications?
Ever taken a friend out for dinner to boost their mood? Or hopped in the shower just to relax? Sometimes the clearest benefit—good food, clean skin—isn’t exactly the intended one. And at its most basic level, that’s how off-label medication works too. Her
Published June 16, 2023
In this article:
1/ What off-label means
2/ Off-label prescriptions for weight loss
3/ 3 q’s to ask your provider
4/ Off-label medication cost
5/ The bottom line
The term “off-label medication” may imply you’re doing ...
7 Tips To Prep Your Car For Summer Road Trips: Get Your Car Ready Now
One of our favorite parts of summer is going on road trips. Sure, we’re biased because we’re car lovers, and more time in our vehicles generally makes us pretty happy. But we’re not alone in our excitement for engaging in four-wheeling travel fun this season.
Looking forward to summer road trips, but dreading the packing, unpacking and the sand or dirt that seems to linger in the car until the holidays? Here are seven tips on maximizing car organization with the ...