Some people are lucky enough to have two full days off every weekend, with nothing but relaxation ahead of them. For the rest of us who either don’t have a set scheduled day off, or who end up spending the weekend catching up on all the practical domestic errands that didn’t get accomplished during the week,...
All my life I have had some sort of psychological lack of understanding about holidays. As a kid I liked getting presents, of course, and birthdays were pretty cool, too, but other than that I really didn’t see what the big deal was. I certainly didn’t hate all the celebrations, I just never really cared either...
Even if you are nowhere near the age of retirement, now is the time to start thinking about the possibilities you have ahead of you. After all, the path our lives take is not nearly as cut-and-dried as it used to be. In past decades, it was expected that we would work to a certain age,...
The economy is floundering, but the good thing is that people are becoming wise with their money. We are in an age of thrift, simple living, and saving. Are you looking to open a high interest savings account to make the most of your money? That is a very wise move and here is how to...
Humidity has a huge impact on your quality of life in a number of ways, from making your hair frizzy and skin dry to overworking your home’s HVAC system and ruining your air quality. The risks caused by humidity can be a simple inconvenience, a life-threatening issue, or a strain on your bank account. Here are...
Your Circadian rhythm will effect everything from your performance at work, to your mental health The term circadian comes from the Latin word circa meaning approximately (or about, around) and the word diem meaning day. The circadian rhythm as is referred to in this article is the daily biological rhythm of the human body. This rhythm...
Drinking alcohol is viewed as a regular social event for many adults. For some, drinking alcohol moves from just a drink here and there to a full blown addiction. The line can often be blurred, because frank discussions about alcohol use are often avoided. In a time where scientific and social studies are often published for...
Back pain is a debilitating problem that affects the vast majority of people at some time in their lives. We all know and hate that feeling – sharp, stabbing pains, dull aches, or pain in our legs, hips and buttocks. The general tendency is to grab some pain killers and move on, but this does not...
