Bridget Bergquist

There are several reasons why men don’t go to the doctor. These could include that they don’t feel they have the time, the money, the insurance, and there’s probably nothing wrong -- according to themselves.

Energy drinks can make you feel great while pulling an all-nighter, but is it safe to drink this highly caffeinated beverage daily? The FDA warns that taking stimulants like energy drinks to make up for lost sleep can still cause lead to impaired judgement and reaction time even though you feel alert and awake...

One in five Americans admit to peeing in the pool, which is not only disgusting it messes with the chlorine balance, meaning that we may not actually be protected against the things that are really harmful like recreational water illnesses.

In the US, allergies are 6th in leading causes of chronic illness. With each season brings new allergies to face. Although spring time may bring the biggest contenders, there are still some allergies to watch out for before this year comes to a close.

Depression goes beyond feeling sad that something didn’t go your way. If you have clinical depression don’t wait until you are suicidal to seek professional help. 8% of people 12 years and older struggle with depression on any two-week period. 41,149 people committed suicide in 2013.

During early development the primary activity of the brain is sleep! Sleep directly impacts physical and mental development.

Many health officials believe alcohol is the most abused drug in America. It may be hard to help someone who you think may have a drinking problem, especially when they don’t think so. If their drinking is causing problems in their life then you’re right. Although easy, it does not help to ignore the problem. They need some help to fix this.

Have you tried and failed? Have you wanted to try but haven’t quite got to it yet? There is still hope. Whether you choose to quit cold turkey, try therapy, take medication or a combination of these, simple tips can help keep you on track.

The reasons soda pop is harmful to our bodies are almost endless (as is the ongoing research proving it). One of the simplest reasons is the amount of sugar that goes into these drinks that contribute to excess fat and damage your teeth.

The desert climate of this area has been known to produce tasty watermelons. According to Bellinger Farms of Hermiston, Oregon, this climate combined with the cool nights creates a higher sugar content in the watermelon.

Don’t let a little ink deter you from donating blood. You can donate blood if you have a tattoo.

Blueberries, a well-known superfood, are at their peak now as we enter July and Washington is one of ten states that together produce more than 98% of the nation’s blueberry crop.