Walking is one of the most common physical activities for adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six out of 10 adults walk for fun, exercise or transportation. Even people with health problems like arthritis or hypertension enjoy walking as part of their daily exercise. Research has shown that women who are physically active in their midlife have exceptional health status when they reach the age of 70. Considering that women are more prone to osteoporosis and … [Read more...]
What Is Eye Bag Surgery, And Can It Make You Look Younger?
Eye bags are something that you can have at any age. They usually come from being tired in your youth, but as you age, they can become a permanent mainstay that can age your face and detract from your beauty. The good news is that you don't have to live with them, and the corrective procedure to provide relief is simple and virtually pain- and side effect-free. If you are considering doing away with your eye bags for good, it might just change your entire life. Eye bag surgery is a surgery … [Read more...]
Quick Health and Fitness Reminders for Work-from-Home Moms
Telecommuting or working for yourself from home can feel like a heaven-sent opportunity. You get to spend more time with your kids, you don't have to worry about getting dressed for work in the morning, and you get the coffee machine all to yourself! It can come with its own risks, however. Don't miss these quick health and fitness reminders: Exercise It's so easy to let daily fitness fall to the wayside, especially when you work from home and find yourself handling chores, cooking meals, or … [Read more...]
Four Inexpensive Ways to Better Your Quality of Life
There are thousands of gadgets on today's market that are advertised to make your life better. These products claim to clear your skin, help you lose weight, manage your stress levels, and do a variety of other things that seem miraculous. Some of them can do as they claim but the cost of them is just too much. Here are simple, inexpensive steps you can take to better your overall quality of life. Get enough sleep A boost of caffeine in the morning won't ward off the long-term effects … [Read more...]
Four Simple Ways for Busy Moms to Prioritize Self-Care
Whether you're a first-time parent or a mother of three, you probably know all too well what it's like to be overwhelmed by all you have to do during the day. The results of a recent survey showed that, unsurprisingly, 92 percent of working moms and 89 percent of stay-at-home moms felt overwhelmed by their responsibilities. If you're part of either of these groups, it's important to find simple ways to relieve stress and practice self-care. You don't need to book a trip to the spa or a … [Read more...]
How to Change Your Mindset to Lose Weight
For many of us, weight struggles are a constant issue and it can be hard to get yourself out of the cycle of losing and then gaining the weight back again. While it is easy enough to say that you want to lose weight, finding the motivation to do so can be a huge struggle! Really, this requires a change of mindset and you'll need to find the personal motivation as to why you really want to slim down. Make A list One of the first things that you should do to work towards a more positive … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Make Your Home Workouts More Effective
If you're a busy parent, home workouts are probably your best bet for sneaking in some exercise while caring for your kids. It's definitely more convenient, but working out at home comes with its own challenges, including the fact that it's easy to get stuck in a rut and feel like you're not seeing results. To make your home workouts more effective, give these tips a try today. 1. Shorten Your Workouts with Interval Training If you only have twenty or thirty minutes to exercise while your … [Read more...]
8 Stretches to Help Prevent Injury in Youth Football
Do these scenes seem familiar? You've been sitting on the bench for three-quarters of the game, just waiting for a chance to do your stuff. Finally, the coach yells: �OK, Jones. Get in there PDQ!� You stuff in your custom mouth guard, grab your helmet and leap off the bench. Now there's this stabbing pain behind your knees, and you can't walk at all, let alone get into the game... some hero. Or maybe you make it into the huddle, and the quarterback calls for the game-winning pass with y … [Read more...]
