Tag: health
Home Remedies for Your Pet’s Everyday Maladies
January 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Pets are susceptible to a number of everyday health problems, from hairballs to fleas. Thankfully, there are some home remedies that might eliminate the need to visit a vet.
What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
Unbridled Bliss in Balmy Costa Rica
December 19, 2017. Craig Idlebrook
It was an ambitious plan, one hatched while experiencing cabin fever: We would travel with our 3-year-old daughter to Costa Rica to explore the Latin American country for two winter months. With a steamy climate and plenty of beaches, Costa Rica is a welcome refuge for travelers escaping the cold. It’s also one of the…
Three Simple Ways to Boost Your Health in 2018
December 18, 2017. Christina Elston
New Year’s resolutions are fun, but your health is a year-round thing. So instead of breaking promises to yourself by mid-March, pick up three simple habits that will stick with you. Sleep Right “We’ve become a very sleep-deprived society,” said Dr. Lawrence Epstein, medical director of clinical sleep medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in…
What Did 2017 Teach Us About Insurance Needs?
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
One year’s experiences are another year’s lessons. Just look at what we learned from 2017: Fidget spinners were a fad, virtual reality is here to stay and not even a credit repository is immune from a data breach. Last year also taught us much about the value of insurance. Here is a look back at…
Slow Cooker Creations
October 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Healthy, classic or decadent – no matter how you prefer your slow cooker creations – these three delicious recipes are sure to satisfy. Healthy Recipes like Pinch of Yum’s quinoa chicken primavera disprove the idea that slow cookers work best with fatty meats. Made with quinoa, chicken, peas, asparagus and pesto, this casserole-like dish packs…
Healthy Dishes: Yummy Recipes with Healthful Benefits
October 01, 2017. Cassandra Raposo
Fill your diet with superfoods that address women’s health concerns with these flavorful and healthy dishes. 1. Savor the flavor When thinking of building strong bones, a cheesy Italian meal probably doesn’t come to mind. But this spinach and ricotta cannelloni from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is loaded with nutrients such as calcium, iron and…
Safety Tips for Kids Who Walk or Bike to School
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Today’s students aren’t biking or walking to school like they used to. Just 13 percent of students ages 5 to 14 walked or biked to class in 2009 compared with 48 percent 50 years earlier, according to the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. Time, convenience, distance, weather and safety were barriers to walking or…
10 Places Worth Checking Out on College Campuses
July 31, 2017. AAA Staff
Becoming familiar with each of these campus spots as soon as possible will be valuable on the road from freshman to alum.
AAA Trainer: Get Your Kicks at Recess
July 15, 2017. Nick Tavares
Besides being fun, recess is a great way for schoolkids to release pent-up energy during the day. It also helps children build social skills, improve their health through physical activity, and learn through unstructured play, according to the Council on School Health. Despite all the benefits, only four states – Connecticut, Indiana, Missouri and Virginia…