My FiveFingers

While we tend to be enthusiasts of healthy living here, we can’t ignore the fact that unfortunate events that could throw us off track and hinder our mindsets could happen. A study regarding the unthinkable, medical malpractice, is highlighting the fact that it’s more common than you think.    The study conducted by Weiss and […]

We’ve all heard the basics of green living: “remember to recycle,” “turn off the lights when you leave a room,” “take shorter showers,” and the many, many more tidbits of advice that have followed us since elementary school. But, what practices are actually the most effective and the most do-able in living a sustainable life? […]

Nothing says Father’s Day like sipping on an ice-cold beer, watching the game on TV, and staring at your hard-earned lawn for hours on end. We all know Dad takes pride in his lawn. From making sure the grass is green and lively, to trimming the hedges, to pulling up weeds, a well-kept lawn is a […]

Healthcare affordability is one of the hottest issues on the news right now. Debates around single-payer healthcare systems, pharmaceutical affordability and community-based proactive health programs fill our screens and newspapers.  A study from medical malpractice group Weiss & Paarz recently found that the average American can expect to spend over $72,500 on healthcare visits throughout […]

Everybody knows that making the change from unhealthy foods to healthy foods is tough. It’s not only a mental challenge but a physical one as well. Your brain may tell you to eat something and then make you feel guilty afterward, but the physical craving you had for that food made you do it anyway. […]

Brunch is more than just a meal — it’s become more of a weekend event that everyone looks forward to throughout the week. Brunch involves bottomless mimosas, all types of eggs, pancakes, and more. In addition to the good eats, it’s often a great way for friends and family to catch up with one another […]

Many people have an idea of a life “timeline” that they hope they will accomplish certain life events by. “I want to be married by the time I’m ‘x’ years old.” Or “I want to have my first baby by ‘y’ years old.” In a study performed by Life Storage, they explored at what age […]

It’s no secret that city living comes with its perks– especially in regards to dining. From 5 star restaurants and food delivery services to the long list of bars and breweries to choose from, it’s impossible to run out of places to eat and drink in big cities. But even if you’ve taken advantage of […]

No matter your dietary needs and preferences, almost everyone has found themselves at some point struggling to decide what to put on the table and then find the time to get the ingredients and prepare the meal. Often one falls victim to making makeshift “meals” out of whatever is available or, worse yet, snacking uncontrollably […]

With a new year upon us, people across the country are taking steps to meet their 2019 fitness goals. And if you’re among those who have decided to get fit in 2019, you may have already joined a gym, signed up for a months worth of fitness classes, or stocked your pantry with vitamins, supplements, and […]