When the days get shorter and colder, it’s not hard to find excuses to skip your daily run or to keep letting your bicycle gather dust. However, as much as we may wish it were the case, exercise is not a seasonal activity. This article has a slew of great recommendations on how to keep fit … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Healthy and Delicious Breakfast Sandwiches
While the lure of unhealthy fast food breakfast sandwich is strong, this rundown of healthy alternatives might help you resist the siren song of morning junk food. Eating tasty treats like kale, bacon and egg whole wheat sandwiches and super savory vegan sausage and mushroom melts will … [Read more...]
Tips for Keeping Your Moods Stable During the Winter
For many people, the end of summer isn’t just the time when the leaves start to change, it marks the beginning of the time of year when they start to feel a little down. But, if you find that the shorter days and colder temperatures make you feel a little down, a recent Bustle article has … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Diet Might Prevent the Onset of Depression, Say Researchers
A study surveying the dietary habits of over 15,000 people found that those who keep to a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk factor for developing depression. The reason being, a Mediterranean diet is usually built around the consumption of fish, nuts, fruit and vegetables, all of which … [Read more...]
Link Found Between Metabolic Syndrome Prevention and Vitamin D
It’s common knowledge that vitamin D helps make our bones strong, our teeth healthy and are risk factors for contracting diseases like diabetes low. But did you know that vitamin D can help prevent metabolic syndrome? A newly published Canadian study found the incidences of metabolic … [Read more...]
Fact Checking the Collagen Craze
If you follow the news regularly you probably heard a lot about collagen and its supposedly age defying effects. The idea is, by consuming lots of collagen you can improve your skin’s elasticity. As such, there’s been a lot of talk about how certain drinks or foods are suffused in collagen … [Read more...]
Tips on How to Keep Running From Becoming Monotonous
Any experienced runner will tell you the most difficult part of jogging every day is keeping your mind occupied. Luckily, this handy guide will give you 10 different ways to combat running boredom. While some of the suggestions are common sense solutions like exploring alternate running … [Read more...]
Techniques for Starting a Meaningful Weight Loss Regimen
One of the most difficult things about starting and maintaining a weight loss regimen is the early going. That’s because getting your body to adjust to regular exercise after a prolonged period of inactivity and training yourself to eat healthy following a long period spent overindulging … [Read more...]
In A World Full of Glowing Screens, Eye Health Is More Important Than Ever
Although the Internet has had a largely positive effect on modern life, it’s important to keep in mind the drawbacks that come with its ubiquity. For one thing, many of us now spend a large part of our day staring at a glowing screen of some kind. Whether it’s the morning TV show we wake … [Read more...]
Study Finds Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia
A new study conducted at Rutgers University found that, out of 380 older adults examined, those with dementia also had the lowest levels of vitamin D. While the study did not produce any findings regarding how vitamin D and dementia are linked, the correlation between the two is enough to … [Read more...]
Which Foods Really Have the Highest Concentration of Vitamin C?
Do you want to take advantage of the many health benefits offered by vitamin C, but you aren’t crazy about citrus fruits? This revealing blog post about vitamin C notes that by daily volume percentage, papayas, bell peppers and broccoli are actually better sources of vitamin C than … [Read more...]
Reduce Your Risk of Contracting Age-Related High Blood Pressure
As we age our bodies go through a number of changes. One of the more notable of which is our arteries hardened, which has the effect of raising our systolic blood pressure. Several studies have shown that people with higher blood pressure, or hypertension, have a much greater risk of … [Read more...]
The Truth About Stress and Gray Hair
We’ve all heard that being overly stressed can make you go gray years before your time. But does stress really turn your hair gray and if so is there anything you can do about it? This post takes a comprehensive look at both the facts and fiction surrounding why our hair turns gray and … [Read more...]
Researchers Say Banning Trans Fat Could Save 7,000 Lives In England
A newly published study suggest that England could prevent or delay as many as 7,200 deaths over the course of five years by banning the use of trans fats in processed foods. As trans fats are commonly used to preserve popular snacks like potato chips and TV dinners, a total ban seems like … [Read more...]
10 Foods That Taste Great and Relieve Stress
For those looking to keep their stress levels under control, the Indian iteration of the Tribune has a rundown of foods that can act as all-natural anxiety reducers. Although the article was written for an Indian audience, the items it lists are commonly available in the United States. … [Read more...]
Tasty Foods Rich in Vitamin B9
While asparagus and spinach are fantastic sources folic acid or vitamin B9, they aren’t the most exciting of foods. Luckily, tasty fare like sunflower seeds, peanut butter and granola bars are also packed with B9. Also, beans, which can be used in a variety of delicious dishes such as … [Read more...]
The Secret Health Benefits of Watermelon
While anyone who has ever eaten a slice of watermelon knows that it is delicious and refreshing, it also has a number of health benefits. Like tomatoes, watermelons are rich in antioxidants. The popular summer fruit is also a good source of citrulline, an amino acid that improves … [Read more...]
Carrots Aren’t the Only Vegetables that Promote Good Eye Health.
You probably heard it a million times when you were a little kid; if you want to have good eyesight, you need to eat a lot of carrots. The reasons your parents repeated that little piece of wisdom so many times is that carrots are rich in vitamin A. That particular nutrient has been proven … [Read more...]
25 Expert Fitness Tips
To celebrate the publication’s 25 th anniversary, the editors of Men’s Health consulted with fitness experts across the world to make a list of 25 techniques that can be used burn fat and gain muscle mass. Some of the tips are pretty obvious, like “Get More Vitamin D,” but others, such as … [Read more...]
Avoid these Foods When Dieting
Everybody knows that when you’re trying to lose weight, you should probably cut down on eating unhealthy foods like white bread, fried chicken, and cheese. But, less obviously fattening foods like creamy soups and sugar-rich fruit juices can also hamper your weight loss efforts. Check out … [Read more...]
Are You Getting Enough B Vitamins?
It’s common knowledge that a deficiency of iron can cause you to feel physically diminished, drained of energy and unusually irritable. And while a lack of iron is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, fatigue can also be caused by a deficiency in certain vitamins. For … [Read more...]
New Study Finds Link between Vitamin D Deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis
It’s long been established that a lack of vitamin D can lead to a slew of health problems. However, a new study has found a link between vitamin D deficiency and a higher risk factor of contracting multiple sclerosis. If future studies find further evidence linking a lack of vitamin D and … [Read more...]
New Study Vitamin C Has Unexpected Health Benefits
A new study has a found surprising new health benefit of consuming vitamin C. Apparently, taking vitamin C supplements on a daily basis can produce cardiovascular benefits that comparable to regular aerobic exercise in obese adults. While it’s probably not a good idea to cancel in your gym … [Read more...]
How Exercising Can Help You Improve Your Job Performance
In our hyper-connected modern world, it’s fair to say that being off the clock doesn’t mean that you’re not still on call. The proliferation of email, social networking and collaborative project management software has made it harder than ever to truly disconnect from your job at the end … [Read more...]
Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs
There’s a lot of talk going around about how bad carbohydrates are for you. But, the reality of the situation is a little more complicated than some might have you believe. When consumed in moderation, carbs found in whole grains, such as oats, quinoa and brown rice are good for you. These … [Read more...]
A Guide to Healthy Restaurant Dinning
While it’s easy to prepare healthy meals at home, it’s trickier to make healthy choices when dining at a restaurant. Thankfully, this article provides a useful guide on what you should order when eating out. For example, when going to a Mexican restaurant for dinner it’s a good idea to … [Read more...]
Comfort Foods That Actually Make You More Comfortable
We all have comfort foods that we love to indulge when we get a little stressed out. But, eating foods like dinner rolls and grilled cheese sandwiches when stressed can actually make you feel worse as they spike your blood sugar and can cause hormonal imbalance. Instead, eat some salmon or … [Read more...]
Ginger is an Excellent Natural Pain Killer
If you’re like most people, the sudden onset of a backache will send you searching for an over the counter pain reliever. However, a recent study has found that ginger supplements can serve as an effective substitute natural pain killer because it’s such a good anti-inflammatory. Also, … [Read more...]
Can Vitamins Help Control Aggression?
We all know that the regular consumption of vitamins helps us stay healthy. However, a soon to commence Dutch study aims to take advantage of a less well known vitamin consumption benefit; aggression reduction. The reason this is happening is two previous studies found that prisons where … [Read more...]
Why Certain Foods Make You Feel Bloated
Have you ever eaten a nominally portioned meal only to feeling bloated and tired afterward? That feeling is caused by the problems your digestive system is having breaking down certain foods. For example, eating baked beans, which are a great source of fiber and protein, may cause some … [Read more...]
Budgeting that Lifestyle
Getting in better shape not only shrinks your waistline, unfortunately it can also shrink your wallet. Gym memberships and organic foods and protein powders can cost quite a bit of money. But it can be done...especially if you budget the right way. Take a look at today's article that will lead you … [Read more...]
Secrets to Losing Weight at any age
No matter how old or young you may be, there are some common issues with losing weight that everyone will benefit from, as long as they follow a few simple steps. For one thing, did you know your body will have a hard time losing weight if you don't get enough rest? That's right, the body needs … [Read more...]
Weighing In
One great way to maintain a healthy perspective on your fitness and weight loss goals is to step on the scale. Now, this may sound a bit counter intuitive from what you have heard from others. Many health advocates will tell you that a scale is not the best way to track progress. In that sense, they … [Read more...]
Foods for a healthy lifestyle
If you want to make headway on that diet of yours, you know what you need to do. That's right, you need to clean out that refrigerator today. It has to be purged of all the bad foods you may have purchased and gotten used to eating over time. Now it's time to replace them with some great, healthy … [Read more...]
Willpower is the name of the game
Willpower. It's the one thing we need in huge supply and amount while we're on this journey of healthy living, lifestyle and exercise. A lot of it comes down to determination and dedication. So just as you build on your health and life, you can also build upon your willpower. Learn the secrets to … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Secret To Getting Fit
What's one of the biggest things people struggle with on the whole when it comes down to getting fit and living a healthy lifestyle? For some people, the answer may be consistency. For others, it might be the issue of starting in the first place. I bet one thing people don't think too much about, at … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Eating Breakfast
Did you know that eating breakfast has great benefits for your body and mind. That's right, your mind as well. It's been proven that eating breakfast helps keep one alert and the mind active throughout the day. So not only will breakfast help your metabolism, it will also help your brain capacity! … [Read more...]
The Rules of Gym Life
So it's been a while since you've hit that gym, and you want to get back in and on the right track. So what do you do? Well, for one thing you review these rules of gym etiquette and lifestyle. What will you find here? Great advice like don't waste everyone's time by filling up your huge jug of … [Read more...]
One Foot In Front of the Other
There is no doubt about it. Walking is a great way to exercise each and every single day. A lot of times people think they need to do more than just walk. But then this ends up leading to more sitting around. Why? Well, it's hard to get started in a fitness regimen when you're not sure which one to … [Read more...]
Learning the Difference Between Organic and Non-Organic
Do you know the difference between organic and non-organic foods? Clearly the buzz these days is to eat everything organic. Such foods are free of hormones and steroids as well as pesticides. This can be very helpful for your own diet and overall health, and thus it may benefit you greatly to eat … [Read more...]
Send Your Kids to School the Right Way
If you are sending your kids off to school and you're worried about them eating in a healthy manner, fret no more. Why? Because we have a great article for you on eating healthy with a student's budget. This will keep them on the slim and fit side, rather than gaining that dreaded freshman … [Read more...]
Healthy Start Breakfasts
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. However, oftentimes people make the mistake of eating sugary snacks at breakfast time that do more to disrupt their healthy lifestyle. Find some alternatives here with great breakfast recipes, all of which are under 300 calories. Read the … [Read more...]
Getting that Quality Rest
Looking to get more quality rest, but not sure how to get there? Well, we have some great help for you. Here are some tips for falling asleep faster and deeper so you will wake up more rested. What's the key? Well, it can be anything from deep breathing to stretching to simple meditation before you … [Read more...]
Love running
Love running? Ok, nobody really does. But it is a healthy past time that you may just want to take up to improve the quality of your life. However, if you find yourself truly struggling with it, we have a great article that may just help you improve overall on your experience of running. Read the … [Read more...]
Food Swaps
We all know that there are certain types of food we should just avoid for the sake of our health. For example, fast food is a big no on any person's list of things to avoid. There are also some other, simple choices you can make to live a healthier lifestyle. Take for example swapping out your … [Read more...]
Fiber Helps Your Gut
Did you know that you need fiber to maintain a healthy gut? Your stomach needs the fiber to move microbes from your system and maintain your health overall. Take a look at today's article which will not only teach you this, but also help you understand what foods you need to eat. Read the full … [Read more...]
16 Fiber Foods
Are you lacking fiber in your diet and wondering how you can get more? Well, take a look at these 16 foods that are high in fiber and absolutely healthy for you this day. They will help you get what you need and really assist your digestive system. Read the full article here: 16 most surprising … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Led Astray With These Food Lies
There is a lot of false information out there that ends up not being very helpful for our health. A lot of it revolves around food and our choices of things to eat. One that has been particularly problematic for many people is the idea that a calorie is a calorie, and as long as you stay within your … [Read more...]
That Lemon Peel Is Healthy!
Don't be too quick to toss that lemon peel in the trash. Did you know it can be one of the healthiest things for you to eat. Take a look at today's article which will lay out 10 reasons to eat that peel, including how it can help your metabolism today. Read the full article here: 10 healthy … [Read more...]
Stretching Before and After
Is it necessary to stretch before and after a workout? If so, what is the proper way to do it to ensure that you'll be healthy and safe during your workout? Well, if these are questions you have, you'll want to take a look at today's article to see what you can do about it and keep safe. Read the … [Read more...]
Cardio Fat Burning At Home
Here's a healthy alternative to your typical cardio routine outside. Whether you're bored of hitting the trails or the treadmill at the gym, or perhaps the weather outside simply isn't good today...well, don't let anything like that keep you from getting a workout in. Here's a great cardio workout … [Read more...]
Getting Fit Again
If you are looking to get back into fitness and thinking about lifting weights at the gym, take a look at how to warm up your muscle groups the right and safe way. Lifting weights without properly warming up is not only painful, but also very dangerous for you. So avoid injury by prepping and … [Read more...]
A Bit of Motivation
Getting ourselves on that road to health can be a difficult journey. It takes a lot of work to get those old habits replaced with good ones. Sometimes we need a bit of inspiration to help us on that journey. If you fine yourself in this position, then take a look at today's article that may be just … [Read more...]
Eat Healthier
Want to have a guaranteed way to lose 10 lbs? I bet you do. One way of doing it is simple: cook at home. We live our lives so much in the fast food drive thru lane that we don't realize how much it's killing us. All of that saturated fat is completely and entirely unhealthy for us. It is clogging … [Read more...]
Dealing with Depression
Depression can affect all of us, no matter what age or life circumstances we find ourselves in. Thus learning to deal with it may be one of the most important lessons you can ever learn. Take a look today at this article that will help you deal with and conquer your depression so it doesn't get the … [Read more...]
College Daze
Ever get concerned about your child's general state of health and fitness? I bet you do. I bet it becomes an even bigger concern once they make that leap to leave the nest and make their way to college. Well, have no fear. If you want to send your children to a school that will surround them with … [Read more...]
Dealing with the Thyroid
Thyroid problems are in fact very common in people as they age. Having an issue with a thyroid can definitely cause a lot of issues in your life, especially if it goes untreated. Perhaps one of the things that should be dealt with from the very beginning is the issue of recognizing a thyroid problem … [Read more...]
A Simple Household Workout
Staying fit and healthy is a lifestyle choice. Just as you choose to eat a well rounded meal or grab a fast food meal, working out is a choice that you make as well. However, one choice people do not necessarily have is the type of gym membership, if any, that they have. In addition, a person may … [Read more...]
Dynamic Warm-ups for Runs
Have a safe run with this dynamic warm up today. What are dynamic warm ups? Well, they are a way of warming up that gets your body limber and ready to move. With a dynamic warm up you will have less of a chance of pulling a muscle. Take a look and see how you can incorporate this into your … [Read more...]
The Lemon or the Lime?
Lemons and limes. A lot of times we think they are interchangeable citrus fruit that essentially accomplish the same thing. However, this is not necessarily the case. One of these is actually better for your health and your desire to lose weight and maintain that weight loss. Find out more in … [Read more...]
Stop Stress Eating Once and for All
We all suffer from stress, and one thing that goes hand in hand with stress is eating. This is a typical way of dealing with stress, and it has led to a lot of unhealthy eating habits. What if there was a way to stop that stress eating once and for all? There just might be. Take a look at today's … [Read more...]
Brain Training
As you age, your body is not the only thing you need to be concerned about and keeping healthy. You need to also focus on the mind and actively engage it. What's one of the best ways to do that? Well, if you enjoy crossword puzzles or any other type of word based game, it will definitely help in the … [Read more...]
Healthy, Positive Thinking
Our health can and is directly impacted by our mindset. The mind is a powerful catalyst for health in our bodies, and it is for this reason that we must under the power of positive thinking when it comes to our business as well as our private life. The mind can impact not only stress levels, but … [Read more...]
Creating Good in Place of the Bad
A lot of what healthy living is really about is forming good, solid habits that will be conducive to an overall healthy lifestyle. Whether that means daily exercise, or taking your vitamins or simply getting up early in the morning with enough time time to make a healthy breakfast for yourself. What … [Read more...]
Great Recipes That are Healthy and Quick
It seems that the one thing we are all in short supply of these days is time. This leads us to grab something quick to eat, because nobody has time to cook a healthy meal. Well, that's not exactly true. Take a look at these great healthy and quick meals you can cook up to avoid that drive thru. This … [Read more...]
Too much of a good thing?
We've all heard that saying before: Something (anything) can sometimes be too much of a good thing. Well, today we have a story for you and a bit of caution that falls into this category. Flossing your teeth is certainly healthy, but can it end up being too much of a good thing and cause future … [Read more...]