The Five Best Fitness Trackers
Just when you think the fitness tracker trend is slowing down, a new one hits the market. It’s likely that these personal activity tracking devices continue to do well because they make you constantly...
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Hot News USANA RESET Transform Kit now comes Gluten-Free
USANA’s RESET Gluten-Free Transform Kit† contains over a month’s supply of everything needed to help transform your body for a healthier, happier you. Following the 5-Day J…umpstart Phase of USANA’s RESET™ weight-management program, the...
Lazy Girl Fitness – Brush my Teeth Workout
This one is called: Brush my Teeth Workout (Takes 2 minutes, the time you should be taking for brushing your teeth)…and yes I brush my teeth while doing this. 1. Toe Raises – Stand...
Peanut Butter and Banana Omelet I
I hope you have a jar of peanut butter nearby. Over 4 years ago, I awoke and ventured to the kitchen to make some oatmeal. Along my way, I remembered there were some eggs...
Magnesium, The Super-Mineral
Have you had your magnesium today? If you care about your health you will. Magnesium is one of the best kept secrets in the world of essential vitamins and minerals, it is vital to...
Fat Flush Water
This drink was featured on The Biggest Loser along with other weight loss tips. You should drink at least three 8 oz glasses per day, they say the longer it sits, the better it...
32 ways to make running easier
1. Start slow. This one’s basic, and it works every time. Ease into your runs and pick up the pace only when you feel warmed up. Johnny Kelley, who completed 58 Boston Marathons and...
Flaked Out – estimated 63 million Americans who suffer from dandruff
If those white specks in your hair aren’t snowflakes, you’re likely in the estimated 63 million Americans who suffer from dandruff. Scalp residue prompts embarrassment for many, but few understand the problem… or how...
AVOID THE TOP 10 BIGGEST BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS – Share this
According to world health organization following are such habits that will damage your brain severely: 1. No Breakfast – People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar… level....
Heading off Headaches – studies show that migraines may raise the risk of stroke in women
90% of the population complains of a cranial twinge at least once a year. And while most headaches likely stem from lack of sleep, stress, dehydration, or certain foods, they may derive from less–than–benign...
Ode to Oats – It’s Oatmeal Month
It’s Oatmeal Month, a time to savor the earthy warmth of this fiber–rich porridge. But while families have been serving up the Goldilocks favorite for centuries, only recently has this hearty breakfast choice been...
My Oh My Omega – a right–fat diet
Recent science suggests health benefits come not from a low–fat diet, but a right–fat diet. Omega–3 fatty acids have been found to lower cancer risk, reduce depression, and boost brain development. But which source...
Colorless Health II
Health experts recommend adding color to your plate — deep greens, vibrant reds, golden yellows — to reap the benefits of the nutrient–dense fruit and veggie rainbow. But don’t let neutral hues found in...
Roughly 2 million people each year acquire an infection while in the hospital
According to the Centers for Disease Control, roughly 2 million people each year acquire an infection while in the hospital. And thanks to an overuse of antibiotics, resistant bacterial infections are on the rise....
Program your body to properly flip your flop so you can save face
Even if that curb catches you off guard, your stumble doesn’t have to. Stuntmen, athletes, martial artists, and performers learn the art of plunging with poise. You can too. Program your body to properly...
Scan Size-Up I
Advances in medical technology are credited with early disease detection — which means higher survival rates and better prognoses. But are some diagnostic tools causing the illnesses they aim to expose? According to findings...
What is your acne telling you?
I always knew that the once-monthly spots that overtook my chin were the result of not-so-stable hormones. However, when my dermatologist took one look at the sudden outcrop of angry zits on my nose...
Mind Matter – your mind requires engagement
Just as your body needs physical stimulation to stay fit, your mind requires engagement to maintain edge. Activate your neural center with fun activities that flex your brain. Tax your cerebral connections. Try Bingo....
Drugged Driving I
A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed an increase in deaths from impaired driving crashes during the holiday season. The analysis states “fatalities associated with impaired driving, expressed as number of...
Cold Caution – Before your next winter adventure
Staying active outdoors during the winter can be great for your health. But it’s important to be vigilant when planning extended outdoor excursions; overexposure to cold and wind poses the risk of frostbite. This...
Brush It Off – those embarrassing white flakes
Most everyone has endured those embarrassing white flakes on their shoulders. This time of year it could be snow or dandruff — a seasonal condition most common in cold weather. Warning signs of the...
A Gratitude Attitude – take a deep breath, and count your blessings
Everyday life can wear down anyone; sometimes it seems you’re facing an insurmountable series of burdens. And when stress swirls, it’s easy to lose perspective. If negativity begins to overwhelm you, try this: Pause,...
Energy Essentials – fight back by boosting your metabolism
If you’re feeling leveled by lethargy lately, fight back by boosting your metabolism — defined by the National Institutes of Health as “all the physical and chemical processes in the body that convert or...
Sweet Relief I
Chocolate is one sweet treat you can afford to eat. Although partially boosted by the wishful thinking of its countless connoisseurs, chocolate’s reputation is nearing that of “super foods”— along with blueberries, walnuts, beans,...
It Burns, Burns, Burns … Heartburn
A common consequence of holiday excess is heartburn. Overeating and lying down too quickly after meals are the top causes of that burning sensation or sour taste. About 1 in 7 Americans have these...
SAD Symptoms
anging from mild “winter blues” to more severe depression–like symptoms, Seasonal Affective Disorder may hit up to 10 million Americans annually, between September and April when daylight hours decrease. Research indicates SAD rates rise...
Let Us Go Nuts
While chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, remind yourself to grab a handful of nutritious nuts. Studies show they can help stabilize blood sugar, decrease heart disease risk, lower cholesterol, and provide strong...
Shoveling Safety
Shoveling snow is no simple chore. Combine frosty temperatures and heavy lifting — a driveway can contain hundreds of pounds of snow — and you have a recipe for injury or worse. Each year,...
An Annual Tradition
Still stuffed from Thanksgiving? Join the club. The average American gains 1 pound during the holidays, says the National Institutes of Health. While a single pound doesn’t seem too drastic, the cumulative effect of...
Toy Safety
The classic holiday movie A Christmas Story depicts young Ralphie’s hilarious obsession with obtaining a Red Rider BB gun despite his mother’s warnings that he’ll “shoot his eye out.” Unfortunately, moms worry for good...