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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

How often should you shower?

Is it gross to not shower or bathe every day? How often should you shower or bathe and wash your body with soap?

Electronic Cigarettes: The "Safer" Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes have created a new trend in smoking, but what exactly is going into your body? Dr. Nish explains what you need to know about e-cigarettes.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Should you wash your raw meats and vegetables before cooking?

When it comes to food safety in the kitchen, it's important to keep your work area clean from bacteria and [...]

Tips For Becoming Healthier As A Family

Learn how to live and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the whole family.

10 Ways to Fit Exercise into Your Busy Life

Between work, kids and other obligations, you struggle to squeeze in exercise. If only you had an extra hour in the day. You don’t, of course. So try out these 10 tips for working more exercise into your busy life. Bonus tip: The energy boost you get from exercising will help you maximize the actual time you do have in the day. Score!

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

7 expert tips for thrifting furniture and home goods

Thrift stores are overflowing thanks to Marie Kondo, which means it’s the perfect time to scavenge for some gems. Here’s how to make the most of your trip.

Thrift Shop Makeovers Idea Box by Organized Clutter

Here's Why You Should Definitely Be Shopping At A Thrift Store

People who love thrift stores really love thrift stores. And they were gaining in popularity well before

Ten Things to Bring on a Thrift Shop Trip

1. A Cross-Body Purse - Keep your hands free while you browse through the racks. 2. Time - This is not the place to get in and back out i...

This Philly thrift shop is all about style, sustainability, and second chances

The Wardrobe is a Philly thrift store that provides communities in need with free clothing. They work with returning citizens, immigrants, and more.

What Happens to the Clothing You Donate to Goodwill?

Have you ever wondered what happens to clothing that you donate to Goodwill? Here's how Ohio Valley Goodwill repurposes gently-used items.

Cool Hunting: 5 Tips for Thrift Shopping ‹ Ty Pennington

In my home I love mixing new décor with collectables I finds on my travels, and some touches of vintage. For my vintage items, I like to scour thrift stores and look for the best deals and coolest findsSo today I’ve put together my top tips for thrift store shopping. I think Ty would agree with most of these…#1 Know what you’re looking for: There are so many tempting items at a thrift stores, before you go make a list of…

Antique show shoppers eye more than the merchandise

Fayette County is surging this weekend with thousands of people looking for amazing antique finds. With so many visitors, someone came up with the idea of “entertaining the crowds.”

Thrifty shopper shares top tips for finding charity shop gems

6 Back-to-School Items You Should Always Shop for at the Thrift Store

Back-to-school sales are great, but thrift stores are even better. Discover the best gently used items to buy for your kids.