Feeling rested is an important factor in being able to accomplish everything you need to. When you are overtired, it can make the minutes drag out and make you feel incapable of getting anything done. What should you do when you are exhausted, and want to get rid of the feeling? Take a look at … Read more
There is almost nothing more wonderful than the feeling of the nice, hot sun on a beautiful day! Depending on where you live, you and your family may have waited through a long winter to enjoy the feeling. Playing outside is great for children’s health, and being in the sun is one of life’s greatest … Read more
Are you exhausted and not sure why? We all have times in our lives when we reach a point of being severely tired. Sometimes we know why we feel this way, and other times we do not. Feeling exhausted is an indication that something is amiss in our life, and it is wise to search … Read more
One accident can cause permanent brain damage in an instant, but there are ways to prevent brain injury. From concussion to aneurysm, here are some tips to avoid brain injury. Wear a Helmet Always be sure that you and your children wear a well-fitting helmet while participating in the following activities: Biking, motorcycling, riding an … Read more
Today we are so busy in our lives. Everything is on hyper drive. In addition to a long day at school, children often have after school activities, sports, and other things to do, including homework. Parents, work hard all day then they have to usually do taxi duty at night, not to mention dinner to … Read more
A lot of the time, when people say they’re working on their fitness, they mean that they’re working on losing weight or building muscle. However, they often forget a part of their body that plays a big part in fitness: their brain.
Do you know the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion? Do you know what to do if you see these symptoms exhibited in someone? Whether you’re enjoying an outing with your family or simply out in your garden, it’s important to know the signs and treatment for heat stroke.
Here are some tips on how to play it safe when the weather gets hot.
When summer comes, most of us can’t wait to get out in the sunshine. And studies do show that some sun exposure is fine – healthy, in fact. Evidence points to 10 to 20 minutes of sun exposure as a healthy amount. But beyond that limit, sunburn and premature aging can result.
What can you do to protect your skin in the summer? After all, you’re bound to be outside longer than 10 or 20 minutes.
Here are the top five tips for protecting your skin this summer.
So you’ve had skin cancer and completed your treatment. Congratulations – you’re officially a cancer survivor!
That doesn’t mean you won’t have concerns, however. Cancer survivors can easily become very fearful of recurrence, but there’s no need to worry if you take proper care of yourself after treatment. Keeping a close eye on your skin and getting regular follow-up exams is important, because like the initial cancer, early detection of recurrence is crucial.
Here are some suggestions for skin cancer aftercare.
Meditation is said to be good for the body, mind, and soul. It can also work wonders in alleviating stress and even help with disorders such as migraine headaches. However, stressing out about being able to meditate is never a good thing. Instead, taking a few minutes out of your busy day to practice some meditation … Read more
There are a lot of agents that can weaken a woman’s pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is a “hammock” of muscles that hold the pelvic organs in place.
Here you will learn all about Kegel exercises – especially helpful for those who have stress incontinence or uterine prolapse.
Women live longer than men, have fewer fatal accidents, suffer fewer violent deaths, and are outnumbered by men in suicide by a ratio of four to one. Knowing this, why don’t men take better care of themselves? Boys, from childhood, are taught and expected to be tough and ignore pain.
Here are some of the top health risks and concerns for men in their 30’s.
Just because a product says fat free or low fat doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthier or even lower in calories. Most low-fat or fat-free products add sugar or other unhealthy ingredients to make up for the lack of taste.
Your body needs healthy forms of fat to keep cell walls strong and regulate hormones such as testosterone which helps fuel your sex drive. Testosterone also influences other body tissues and bone mass. So eating a certain amount of fat is necessary. Here are a few reasons why fat-free isn’t always the best choice.
Next to eyes, the mouth is thought to be the most attractive part of the body. When smiles are bright and lips are soft and supple, they can truly dazzle.
Here are some tips to keep your mouth healthy and beautiful.
Stress has such a huge impact on our lives.
Not only is it damaging to our bodies, it can also annihilate a relationship. As humans, during high-stress times we tend to lash out at those around us.
Unfortunately, most of the time it’s those we love most that are on the receiving end of our rants.
Here are some ways to stop stress ruining your relationship.
One of the effects of ageing (even though reaching 35 hardly feels like “ageing” as we think of it) is a slower metabolism.
Sources say your metabolism slows at an approximate rate of 5% every 10 years, which translates into a 100-calorie discrepancy (you either need to burn 100 more or eat 100 less). This accounts for that frustrating trend of eating less, and not losing weight – if you’re lucky, you just stop gaining.
Thankfully, there’s good news. There are ways of boosting metabolism after age 35. Here are some of them.
What does it mean to “take a break”? Many of us are so busy these days that we don’t even know the true meaning of the concept.
When we are not engaged in any activities, our lives come to a screeching halt. Nervousness sets in because we are not texting on our phone, tweeting our friends, driving the kids to a rehearsal or sports practice or scheduling car repairs or carpet cleaning.
The truth is, most of us don’t know how to relax.
The answer involves making an escape from everyday life, taking the time to stand back from our hurried existence and getting a look at the “big picture.”
If all this sounds familiar, read on. It’s time to give yourself a break.
Cardiovascular health, heart attacks, and so forth are considered by many to be pretty much a male problem. But numerous studies and have shown that heart health is not just a “guy thing” – women need to be concerned about their cardiovascular health as well.
In fact, some sources say that heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States!
Here are four facts and insights into women’s heart health – what you need to know.
Music is an ancient form of human expression and as such is known for its almost magical powers.
It goes pretty deep, too – music has been shown to have profound effects on the human mind and emotions. What kind of music you choose to listen to can indicate and also influence your mood. Music can even help you cope with various difficulties.
How can you make the most of the music you listen to, and what types are associated with what moods?
Here is some insight into music and moods.
It might not be on the top of your list of “to do” exercises, but belly dancing can be one of the best ways to keep fit.
Belly dancing has an intriguing history – in fact, it’s one of the world’s oldest forms of dance. And women of all ages can participate (with your doctor’s knowledge and permission, of course).
Belly dancing is beautiful, fun, and healthful!
Here are 7 reasons why it’s considered healthy, and also why it’s so much fun.