Tuesday, April 16, 2024
It may seem odd to a non-smoker that despite the obvious negative health effects, tobacco is still responsible for more preventable deaths than any other source in the United States. Why do people smoke when they know it’s bad for them? Most people begin smoking after succumbing to peer pressure, […]
The groundhog didn’t see his shadow, and spring is just around the corner. That may have you thinking of warmer days — and warmer fashions like shorts and bathing suits. That, in turn, may have you thinking about getting in shape. When you are starting a new fitness regimen, you […]
While genetics can play a crucial role in your chances of getting cancer, there are some things that you can do to reduce your risk. From eating a healthy diet to getting regular physical exams, you can increase your chances of enjoying a happy, healthy and long life with the […]
A recent study of 6000 teenagers shows that one in every ten teenage girls is “too worried” about being fat. An alarming number choose weight loss programs and avoid some types of foods to stop themselves from getting fat. The study published in the Telegraph is very alarming. In a […]
Green waste is composed of biodegradable garden or park waste. Hedge trimmings, grass and flower cuttings, domestic and commercial food waste are all good examples for green waste. The green waste should not be mistaken for brown waste, since there is a significant difference-while the brown waste is primarily carbonaceous, the green waste […]
Getting older comes with many benefits and a few drawbacks. Now that the population is living longer, people in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond are putting more emphasis on aging gracefully with an all around better quality of life. One key to aging slower is looking younger. A […]
Long gone are the days when people ate what they produced on their land and what animals gave them. Industrialization happened, and the more technology we use to produce our food, the unhealthier it gets. Processed foods, additives, pesticides, chemicals, they all sound familiar to you, and unfortunately, they are […]
Everyone wishes for or dreams of a complexion that is attractive and healthy looking. However, sometimes, we are not even aware how dull our complexion is. How can I deal with a dull complexion? You will hear the question among many ladies who are clueless about causes of dull complexions […]
“You are what you eat”. This familiar English idiom means that everything you eat can become a part of not only your inner being but the outer fabric of your body as well. The healthier the foods that you consume are, the better your skin will look. Do not too […]
The year 2016 is already here and I’m pretty sure most of us have set up this year’s resolution. We only have one resolution in common —to be healthier than the last years that we had. It may sound cliché, but we really want to be healthier every single year. To […]
Stress is one of the constant themes in our society. Relieve stress by being active, doing something enjoyable or distracting your mind. In the past, professionals advised people to de-stress by consuming a medication or anxiety reliever. More and more, people are realizing that medication is just a short-term fix. […]
Choosing a right computer desk is a rarely important step. Besides harmonized look of your workplace at home and the decorative peculiarities, it also noticeably affects your work. A comfortable workplace may greatly increase your productivity and lessen backaches and weariness. But what if your choice is tangled with such […]