Many of us dealt with bullies growing up. My own experience with bullying started in first grade when the class bully pushed me into a ditch on my walk home. Thankfully, my protective older brother came to the rescue and confronted him. Unfortunately, bullying doesn’t always stop once we become adults. And whether it’s[…]
Plants that boost your mood, keep dust away, and help you breathe easier? It’s true. See which ones offer the most physical and mental benefits. Allergy Relief Researchers found that rooms with plants have less dust and mold than rooms without any foliage. Leaves and other parts of the plants act as natural filters[…]
Learn the difference between the two and how to find a good match. Just about everyone has a vision of his or her ideal life. Maybe you’ve always dreamed of being a successful writer, musician, or corporate executive. But you haven’t made it a reality yet. Then maybe what you need is a coach. Just like[…]
Too Much Mouthwash Love minty fresh breath? If you swig mouthwash throughout the day, you may set yourself up for a sore mouth. That’s because some products have acids that make already-sensitive teeth worse. The solution: Limit rinsing to once or twice a day. If you’re still sensitive, ask your dentist about neutral fluoride rinses[…]
This total body workout targets strength, balance, and stability by focusing on both traditional exercises and unilateral moves, which are often more difficult to complete. Overview Equipment Needed: Exercise ball, medicine ball, resistance band and various weighted dumbbells What to Expect: Warm up with 5-10 minutes of cardio. Then perform the exercises in each superset, alternating each exercise for 3 sets[…]
Does having high triglyceride cause symptoms? Are they the same as cholesterol? And what can you do to lower your levels of this blood fat? What Are They? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Oil, margarine, butter, and most other fats in your food are triglycerides. Your blood absorbs them after[…]
Being busy feels like a badge of honor to many people. After all, if you have a lot to do you might be important. But, glorifying busyness isnt’ healthy. Being excessively busy can get in the way of you living your best life How the Glorification of Busyness Impacts Our Well-Being How many[…]
Although not a formally recognized addiction, workaholics struggle with balance Work-life balance is something we aspire to but rarely achieve. This is particularly the case for people who work too much, including workaholics, or people who are addicted to work. Workaholism or work addiction was first used to describe an uncontrollable need to work constantly.[…]
Use this plan to walk off weight When you are walking to lose weight, following a workout schedule will help you be consistent and ensure you are getting the amount of exercise you need to burn calories and fat. But your walking workout doesn’t have to be the same old grind every day. It is[…]
Proper Walking Form A great fitness walking technique will give you better comfort, power, and speed. Whether you are a beginner or you want to improve your walking workouts, these four steps will make a difference. Many people take up walking without thinking about the proper walking form. But your posture, foot motion, stride, and use of arm[…]