The Thanksgiving meal is a timeless American tradition. Turkey, gravy, stuffing, and mashed potatoes are bound to delight your friends and family who gather around the table. But if you don’t have anything to balance out those rich foods, this feast may start to feel a little one-note. While your

Approximately three-fourths of young children in the U.S. are involved in a preschool program. These facilities are great for providing structure and education for kids but can be a hotbed for all kinds of diseases. Measles is a serious infection that spreads through the air by respiratory droplets via sneezing

October is a month known for its tricks and treats. Up to 40% of children will return to their kindergarten classes with cavities while countless parents will try to hit the gym before the true holiday season begins. The last thing on the minds of Oregonians is the threat of

As we reach the height of fall, plenty people are enjoying the opportunity to spend a bit more time outside in the fresh air before the temperature makes it more comfortable to stay in; but what about outdoor air makes it so much more “fresh” than indoor air? Surprisingly, indoor

When it comes to outdoor adventures, most people stick to what they’re able to accomplish with their own two legs. However, plenty of adventurous thrill-seekers are looking for a bit of extra adrenaline in their outdoor activities, and that’s where ATVs and off-road vehicles come in. These activities tend to

  When e-cigarettes and vaping first hit the market, it was a shock to the cigarette industry. Not only could smokers get their nicotine fix, but they could do so without the noxious smell, the toxic fumes, and the exorbitant cost of buying cigarettes. For those who haven’t managed to

It seems like fewer and fewer people these days are making exercise a regular part of their daily routine. Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day, and only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week, reports the

Summer will be here before you know it, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning a getaway with your family. If you’re determined to take a road trip, you might want to think about upgrading your current car to something a bit more accommodating — especially if you’ll

In the era of climate change, not all industries are making the changes they need to. While construction methods and materials now exist to make homes and other buildings more energy efficient than ever before, legislation and regulations often struggle to keep up, resulting in many people avoiding green construction.

It’s May, the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health has long been, and still partially remains, a stigmatized part of human health. The days of old when mental health issues were either ignored or simply had their existence denied aren’t far in the past and remnants of them