Everyone, in some way or another, experiences stress in their daily life. We all have different techniques to deal with difficulties each day, whether it is squeezing a stress ball or going for long walks. For those people who enjoy having a routine activity they can do each week, pilates and yoga are two activities that are both good for... read more »
You might already know what a profound impact daily exercise can have on a person’s mood, but have you ever considered that exercise could make you smarter as well? Lately more and more research is indicating that this in fact is true, and exercise can play a significant role in improving your memory. Luckily, it doesn’t take a very strenuous... read more »
For years now, our country’s health professionals have been battling the obesity epidemic in both adults and children. However, it wasn’t until a few years ago that doctors first made the correlation between childhood stress and adult obesity. For many people who battle with their weight daily, their problems run much deeper than their inability to eat healthy foods or... read more »
A good workout will give you all the benefits you might receive from most antidepressants, and is completely natural. In numerous studies, exercise has been found to remedy mild to moderate anxiety and depression. It is an effective choice to elevate your mood, however many people underuse it as a treatment option. While it may be hard to get in... read more »
If you often have a hard time picking out a healthy breakfast choice and need an option that can be quickly prepared, and eaten on the go, oatmeal might be a perfect choice for you. Those that eat oatmeal regularly strongly stand by it, claiming that it does wonderful things for their body. This is no surprise because oatmeal contains... read more »
Energy drinks have always had their critics who have pointed out the potential dangers of these substances. Despite this, the restrictions imposed by the FDA to regulate these drinks and shots are more lenient than what most drugs have to pass through. What is important to remember, almost all the “energy boosting” products on the market today contain caffeine as... read more »
Most people know that keeping hydrated throughout the day is important in order to keep your body healthy. However, scientists have recently amped up the importance of drinking enough water each day. In a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, researchers discovered that drinking water was crucial for cognitive functions. Everyone at one time or another has been dehydrated... read more »
In this summer season, there is a lot that we all have going on. Whether you are headed to shore for a vacation or just to the park for a picnic lunch with friends, there is one little thing that you can’t forget about. Ticks; they are the tiny critters that latch onto humans and transmit dangerous bacterial diseases. Ticks... read more »
There may be a reason that many people in India and South East Asian countries often eat curry. Contained in curry is there is a bitter spice called Turmeric. Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family that originated in South East Asia. The plant itself grows to a height of 5 to 6 feet and has dull yellow flowers.... read more »