Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

Meningococcal meningitis cases peak in winter months; help protect your children by getting them vaccinated today

School nurses are urging parents to vaccinate their preteens and teens against meningococcal disease, a rare but potentially life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and take a child's life in just a single day. Cases of meningococcal disease begin to peak during the late-winter and early-spring months, so now is a perfect time to be sure children have been vaccinated.

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Five must-have fitness tools

Everyone wants to look and feel great, and selecting the right workout gear can make all the difference when pursuing a life of health and fitness. The five tools below are designed to help individuals achieve their wellness goals, whether kick starting a new workout regime or taking a current routine to the next level.

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Healthy eating advice for people with diabetes

Social gatherings, comfort food and even plans to just cook for yourself can be difficult for people watching their diet. For those with health issues such as diabetes, the dietary minefield of temptations can be especially troublesome.

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Spring's greatest showcase: the Centennial National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

There's nothing more beautiful than the coming of spring after a long winter. As grass grows green and the air warms, nature puts on a spectacular show that manages to impress year after year. Nowhere is spring's beauty more vibrantly on display than at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration in Washington, D.C. This year marks a storied and once-in-a-lifetime event, the 100 year anniversary of the arrival of Japanese flowering cherry trees in D.C.'s West Potomac Park.

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Escape with an at-home relaxation retreat

With tight schedules and even tighter budgets, it's becoming more difficult for people to indulge in the luxury of a day spa visit or relaxing vacation. Recent studies show when it comes to life's little luxuries, like that sliver of cheesecake, we can't resist the urge to give ourselves a treat from time to time. If your relaxation routine is the treat you can't resist, consider an at-home regimen to maintain that touch of luxury while saving time and money.

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