When it comes to dieting, everyone has entirely different needs. Not everyone is in the same kind of shape, to begin with. There’s a big difference between wanting to shed a couple of pounds to get into that party dress and needing to embark on a serious weight loss campaign. With so many variables, it can...
What we eat, as well as how much we eat, has everything to do with weight and overall healthfulness. As a part of changing their bodies and lives, many people have turned to pre-packaged diet companies to assist them on their weight loss journey. These pre-packaged meals, like those delivered by NutriSystem and other diet food...
The growing problem of obesity in the United States is a major concern to health official. Obesity is a preventable health problem and it is estimated that around 50% of Americans are now overweight. It is no wonder that with this growing epidemic of obesity that more and more people are turning to fad diets in...
It can seem very expensive to live and maintain a healthy lifestyle, but if you live in an unhealthy way, you may end up spending and losing much more in the end. If you have a limited budget, the best thing to do is find ways to save on the diet, health, and fitness products you...
Everyone seems to be looking for that magic diet where they will be able to eat whatever they want and still shed pounds of fat. It’s too bad that diet doesn’t exist. There are diets out there, however, that can provide a much-needed boost in health while being good for the environment. Today we’ll be starting...
American football coach Vince Lombardi questioned, “If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?” That’s a very good point, but there is something more important that you can score by playing a sport, and that is a wide range of health benefits. Benefits of Playing Sports for Everyone From little leaguers to professional athletes, everyone...
For those who are unaware, scoliosis is a condition in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine. It usually occurs when a child hits a growth spurt just before puberty. While the authentic causes behind scoliosis are still unknown, physicians classify it as both structural (idiopathic) and non-structural (functional). The National Scoliosis Foundation in...
Substance abuse has reached critical levels in America, with people of all age groups, income brackets, ethnicities and demographics feeling the effects of drug abuse at some point in their lives. Because this is an issue that has dramatically increased in the past two decades, millennials are particularly aware of the potential damage drug abuse can...
Hearing loss can emerge slowly, or else come on suddenly. If you have difficulty following conversations involving more than two people, think that other people sound muffled or like they’re mumbling, have difficulty hearing in noisy situations, or have your TV or radio turned up to a high volume, you may need to have your hearing...
When it comes to biking to work, the US is light years behind the rest of the world. Just over 0.5% of US workers used their bicycle as their primary method for commuting to work in 2012. In comparison, 25% of all workers in the Netherlands ride their bike to work on a daily basis. Riding...
Teeth grinding might not sound like a big deal. However, if you don’t relax, you can quite literally break a tooth. Or several teeth. Symptoms of Grinding Your Teeth Not sure if you grind your teeth? Believe me, the symptoms will present themselves in varying degrees depending on how long and how often it happens. The...
The holidays bring people together—for better AND worse. This time of year is an emotional pressure cooker. Holidays are built around ritual and community. They force you to take a hard look at your relationships and it isn’t always pretty. However, the holidays can be an amazing time to celebrate life and all the beautiful people...
Having sagging skin on any part of your body can be distracting for women. After all, we see our flaws before we look at our perfections. It’s not wrong to tighten the skin around your stomach, especially when you are doing this for the crop tops and workout bras that you dream to wear. There are...
One of the common side effects women have to face when pregnant is acid reflux during their third trimester. Find out more on how to soothe the burning sensation of heart burn during pregnancy at Mymed.com