Year: 2014

Eyes

Show Your Eyes Some TLC

There are many things you can do to keep your eyes healthy and make sure you are seeing your best now and for many years to come. Proper nutrition, regular eye exams, and eye protection are all important factors in keeping your eyes in the best possible condition. However, proper eyelid hygiene, while sometimes overlooked, […]

Metabolism

7 Foods That Will Boost Your Metabolism and Burn Calories

There are many things about metabolism that can’t be changed, such as age, gender, and inherited genes. Luckily, there is one major factor that you can control: diet. Below are some of the most effective foods and drinks for naturally boosting your metabolism:

The Dangers of Binge Drinking

One out of six American adults binge drinks four times per month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and most of these binge drinkers are 26 years of age or older. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has defined binge drinking as four or more drinks at a time […]

Must Have Ingredients for Your Post Workout Supplement

Supplements are the way of the health and fitness lifestyle. Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or improve performance, supplements provide you with that extra edge you are going to need before, during, and after your workouts. One trend you may have noticed is the domination of pre-workout supplements in health food […]

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Migraine Prevention Strategies That You Should Try

While migraines can sometimes respond favorably to certain medications and remedies, every migraine sufferer should also consider a comprehensive prevention strategy that can keep migraines from occurring in the first place. Rather than waiting for the pain to set in before doing something about it, you can take control of your life and decrease the […]

Top Ingredients That Must Be in Your Pre-Workout Supplement

Chances are, if you’re like most people, you are under the ball and chain of the daily grind. You wake up early to battle traffic, spend the day spacing out and daydreaming at work, then re-enter the battle to get back home. After your daily obligations of work and family are fulfilled, you can hear […]

Lower Back pain

Five Minutes Each Day Can Help You Avoid Chronic Back Pain

Back pain is not just an older person’s problem. Sedentary lifestyles and work environments have forced people of all ages to look for solutions to back pain. However, instead of using medications and massages to respond to back pain, your best bet for living a pain-free life is to avoid back pain altogether.

Is That Snack Really Healthy? How to Snack Smarter and Lose Weight

When you’re trying to lose weight, snacks can keep your metabolism revved up and give you the energy you need to power through your workouts.   They can also help you stay satisfied and prevent you from  overeating at meals.   However, you have to make sure those munchies aren’t doing major damage to your […]

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Causes, Dangers and Prevention Of Obesity

In recent years, obesity has become a major problem in the western world and the rate at which it is increasing is cause for concern, since it affects people from all walks of life. Obesity is a condition where a person weighs considerably more than normal for a person of similar height and build. As […]

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6 Reasons to try yoga

Yoga is an ancient Indian health regimen that has become popular all over the world. This is because research has conclusively proven the many benefits of consistent yoga practice. If you are still in doubt, here are six good reasons to try yoga.