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Name: Titan (black) and Zeus (grey and white) – they’re brothers Parent: Jillian Chertok Breed: Adorable. Actually, I’m not really sure. I adopted them when they were one month old and they are shorthaired cats. Age: 7 Birthday: September 2007 Size: Smallish Diet: Science diet indoor cat…Read More

The same substances that trigger your hay fever symptoms may also cause asthma symptoms, such as shortness of breath, wheezing,  and chest tightness, according to James T. C. Li, M.D., Ph.D.,  Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. Substances such as pollen, dust…Read More

Let’s face it, life isn’t always easy, and it can wreak havoc on both our minds and bodies. Sometimes, we need more than the support of family and friends to help us through those tough times. Luckily, there are countless…Read More

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, affects 10 to 15 percent of the United States population. IBS is a functional disorder in the gut that can cause constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain and bloating. There are three main types of…Read More

Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain and stiffness, and becomes more acute as we age, reported the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. An estimated 52.5 million Americans have been diagnoses with arthritis, and this…Read More

Many of you may be wondering, “What the heck is Arbor Day?” Arbor Day is a holiday in various countries where trees are celebrated and people are encouraged to get together and plant them. The first Arbor Day took place…Read More

One single tree can produce up to 260 pounds of oxygen per year. The more we use paper products though, that number diminishes. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States alone uses 69 million tons of paper and…Read More

It’s beer season! Just kidding, every season is beer season, but it is National Beer Day! We’ve explored vegan friendly beers, gluten free beer and liquors, but we thought we’d dig a little bit deeper into the world of cold,…Read More

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness month. We wanted to share some information about IBS as well as a few ideas about how to control it. It is estimated that between 25 and 45 million Americans are diagnosed with…Read More

What is a protein? A protein is a molecule in food that can be broken down into amino acids. Why do I need it? Protein is a big deal for your body. Every organ, including your skin, is made up…Read More