With winter just around the corner the fitness regime can tend to get pushed to the end of the ‘to do’ list. It can be hard enough to motivate yourself to go for a run on a bright, sun shining day so adding cold, dark nights and dull, drizzly days to the equation leaves a lot to be desired in the way of exercise inspiration. In order to get you back in the mood give your winter … [Read more...]
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How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Avoid the Risks of Statins
A new study has indicated that women who take statins to lower their cholesterol face an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. With an increased risk of almost 50 percent, this study has sparked some reconsideration among the medical community about the benefits versus the risks of using statins when other cholesterol-lowering methods may help. If you want to … [Read more...]
Cheap Ways to stay Fit and Healthy
Stay fit and healthy is something that can end up costing a lot of money, when you add up all the expenses such as fitness gear, gym membership, healthy food, etc. There are ways to get around the big price tag though, and hopefully in this article we can inspire you to try new (and slightly cheaper ways) of making sure you’re keeping fit. You don’t need a treadmill, just a … [Read more...]
5 Small Changes to Your Daily Routine to Keep Your Feet Fresh and Beautiful
Feet are a tough part of the body to keep in shape. The average person walks 7,000-5,000 steps a day so it’s no surprise that our feet start to look exhausted. There are so many things that can affect our feet; sweating, blisters, dry skin, cracked skin, calluses, discolored toenails, fungal infections and everything in between too. Luckily by adding some of these general … [Read more...]
13 Easy Ways to Deal With Excessive Sweat
Getting sweaty – especially in a hot weather or after exercise – is something normal. However, what if the sweat is excessive? You will get embarrassed, believe me. Besides causing bad odor, excessive sweat is a great habitat for fungus. You will be more embarrassed when this happens. Here are some tips you could use to deal with excessive sweats. Use Deodorant … [Read more...]
Are you in an Abusive Relationship?
Are you living in an abusive relationship? Often, we hide our head in the sand as we don't want to come out of denial and take action. If you think this could be you - Try asking yourself the following questions and please, get honest with YOURSELF! Is one of your favorite Mantras - It will be different this time? Do you often feel ‘knocked off balance’ – … [Read more...]
Five Video Games To Help You Relax
The relationship of video games with relaxation is not always clear. Whilst apologists for video game violence have always been keen to claim that gunning people down in everything from ‘Doom’ to ‘Battlefield 3’ has an element of catharsis, the fact is that the gunshots, explosions and blood-stained corridors of Mars isn’t exactly meditative. Even with the audience expanding … [Read more...]
Five Vital Tips for Good Nutrition as a College Student
Let’s be practical. College students lead a hectic life, especially when they’re away at school. There are new responsibilities and no mom or dad there to share the work, help with studies, and fix healthy meals. It’s easy to grab a handful of cookies, chips, or other handy but low-nutrition munchies between classes or on the way to the library. The real key to staying healthy … [Read more...]
10 Reasons Why Online Shopping Can Improve Your Life
I know it's a bold claim, but online shopping can actually improve your life. Here are 10 reasons why… 1. Online Shopping Can Reduce Stress How many times have you gotten stressed when you're shopping? Pushy sales people, traffic problems, trouble finding a parking spot, having to wait in line for ages, items out of stock in one store, having to go to another store, kids … [Read more...]
Cane Handle Types
Ask any doctor, physical therapist, orthopedic surgeon or any medical professional for that matter, and they will tell you: choosing the right cane handle is an exceedingly important decision. There are many popular options that have existed for a long period of time, and there are several newer designs that have come along with growing research into human anatomy. At the … [Read more...]