Most of us are well acquainted with the paranoia of having sweat marks under our arms, or giving off a bit of an aromatic tang in the presence of another human being. We all sweat, but any degree of noticeable perspiration is pretty much a no-no in any civilized setting. However, we want to take […]
Losing weight is a matter of calories in versus calories out. So the most effective exercises to lose weight are those that burn the most calories. Here are 10 workouts that will help you burn 400 calories or more to lose weight. There’s something for everyone! You’ll never know until you try, so go out […]
Saunas and steam rooms are both time-tested ways of providing relaxation by encompassing the healing power of heat. Warming our bodies helps muscles to relax after a long day (or a workout), and also aids in opening up the skin’s pores. Both steam rooms and saunas may also provide additional health benefits, but which should […]
There are few worse feelings in the world for a mother than when a baby is born with a heart defect. Congenital heart defects, such as holes between heart chambers, occur in up to 1 in 100 babies in the United States. Some of these defects require complicated surgeries right after a baby is born, […]
If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to fret, you can build a healthy and fit you at any age, especially over 40, by […]
If you are as passionate about a healthy lifestyle as we are, then you’ve likely looked into and maybe even tried meditation. Meditation has been around for thousands of years with millions of people swearing by its effectiveness. Now, studies seem to confirm that meditation affects us down to a cellular level, impacting our brains […]
We know that providing our bodies with good quality nutrition, sufficient hydration, and plenty of exercise plays a vital role in the state of our health. Yet, when it comes to achieving optimal well-being, this is not the whole story. Since the mind and the body are so intimately connected, it stands to reason that […]
Exercise not only provides psychological benefits to cancer patients, but now it appears it can provide physical ones as well. Exercise has been shown to fight cancer tumors head-on. A study led by exercise physiologist Brad Behnke, from Kansas State University, examined the growth of prostate cancer tumors in rats, some of which exercised while […]
This is a simple guide to creating a healthier you in just one month! Some of these may be difficult, but the end results of feeling great are well worth it. If you stick with these 12 habits daily, you will begin to feel and see results in 30 days. Challenge yourself! Drink (at least) […]
There is new hope for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Previous reports have indicated that physical activity helps prevent the likelihood of developing dementia later in life. However a number of new studies confirm that exercise can also help alleviate the symptoms for those who already have the disease. Physical activity reduces neuropsychiatric symptoms A study […]
