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[…]
Even super-fit people get hurt sometimes. See if you need to make some changes so these injuries don’t bench you. Stay on Track Whether you’re new to exercise or have trained for years, you want to do everything you can to take care of your body. After all, working out is one of the[…]
Whether your co-worker is sending threatening emails or you’re being targeted on social media, some workplace bullies use the internet to intimidate others. Here’s how to deal with a cyberbully at work. Most people consider cyberbullying a teenage issue, but the workplace is not immune to cyberbullying. In fact, workplace bullies often use cyberbullying to intimidate coworkers[…]
The art of storytelling has long been a respected skill and important tradition in many cultures. Over the course of history, community elders and their stories have been regarded as a treasure trove of the society’s knowledge, history, and wisdom. Older members of a community were encouraged to share their stories with younger generations, keeping the[…]
We know that, if we want to change our bodies, we have to overload the muscles. When we do that, the body’s response is an adaptation, which refers to your body’s physiological response to training. When you do new exercises or load your body in a different way, your body reacts by increasing its ability to cope with that[…]
Balance training can help improve your workouts as well as your everyday life. Here are five exercises to get you started. Balance training isn’t just for your grandparents anymore! Athletes have discovered how specific balance training exercises make them more explosive and powerful. Seniors have found it helps them prevent injuries from falls and maintain[…]