Not everyone has (or wants) a pet, but for people who own dogs, cats, or other creatures there can be big benefits. Sharing your home with a pet can bring you a lot of joy, laughter, and happiness, but it can also make you healthier and even help you live longer. Here are seven health reasons you might want to consider getting a pet, if you don’t have one already.

9 Ways to Ensure Your Elderly Parents are Well taken Care
When our parents are elderly, our roles tend to swap: we find that the people who once took care of us now need us to help take care of them. To make sure that your parents are getting the very best care to make their elder years truly golden years, remember the following:

8 Clear Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is popular with people from all walks of life, and for good reason. There are a number of benefits to the practice, which can be tailored to work for an individual who is more interested in exercise, the spiritual side of things, or both. Here are eight of the clearest benefits of practicing yoga.

7 Ways to Enjoy Summer and Protect Yourself
If you want to protect yourself from the summer heat but still have a great time outside, there are some different things you can do in order to enjoy all the warmth and sunshine while still keeping your risk of health problems relatively low. Of course, everyone is different and their tolerance for the heat and sunshine might not be the same as someone else. It’s important to understand your needs and your limits.

14 Summer Foods That Can Make You Sick
Having picnics and barbecues in the summer months can be great fun, but they can also be a prime way to get food poisoning. Here are 14 summer foods that can really make you sick, and that you’ll either want to avoid or take extra care in preparing and storing when the weather is warm.

Not understanding food labels could hurt your child
We all want to do everything we can to help our kids grow up strong and healthy. But, research is indicating that many parents are inadvertently harming their children’s health because of a flawed understanding of nutritional labels. Are you putting your child at risk? Learn where many parents are making errors and how to fix them.

Why is Laughter the Best Medicine?
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, but is that really true? If so, why is it true? What is it about laughter that makes it so valuable in helping people heal and in keeping healthy people from getting sick? There are many different opinions about why laughter is so important, but many believe it’s because laughter is tied to happiness, and being happy can actually help the body stay healthy. But it’s not always easy to be happy, or define what it really means. When you’re thinking about laughter as medicine, here are some things to consider.

9 out of 13 times when you should call a doctor instead of going to the ER
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, but is that really true? If so, why is it true? What is it about laughter that makes it so valuable in helping people heal and in keeping healthy people from getting sick? There are many different opinions about why laughter is so important, but many believe it’s because laughter is tied to happiness, and being happy can actually help the body stay healthy. But it’s not always easy to be happy, or define what it really means. When you’re thinking about laughter as medicine, here are some things to consider.

House Calls 24/7, some doctors do it all year round
The idea of doctors making house calls became a thing of the past, but there has been a recent resurgence in the number of doctors who offer that service and the number of patients who are requesting it. What was generally believed to only be offered to the rich and powerful is once again becoming something that many Americans can choose. It’s a popular option for people who live far from hospitals or doctors’ offices, or for those who can’t easily get out and about to see their doctor or otherwise take care of their medical needs. It’s also a convenient option for very busy people.

What is Hospitality Medicine?
Having doctors who visit patients in their hotel rooms can make a great addition to any hotel’s concierge office. It is an option often extended to the wealthy and to celebrities, but VIP medical treatment can be given to others, as well. Clients of luxury hotels can become ill or injured while they are on the property, and they may not want to be transported to a local doctor. That can be especially true if the injury or illness is one that could cause them embarrassment, or if they would be recognized by paparazzi or others who may take pictures or create headlines regarding their medical needs.