Their goal is to enable people to take off weight sensibly. The TOPS’ creed states that the desire to change comes from within a person and the most effective way to sustain change is to provide a supporting environment. TOPS provides peer-based support to help dieters meet with other individuals…
When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
“When in doubt, throw it out “ If that’s the extent of your knowledge when it comes to food safety, then it’s about time you get educated. With an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually, foodborne illness is something to take very seriously. The Centers for Disease Control and…
The stereotypical divorce is far from civil, if you believe the TV shows, comedians and the rest of the media – not to mention people you know whose divorces rivaled a WWF match. However, it doesn’t have to be that way, and you shouldn’t just expect it to be a…
It’s great to have access to all the nutrients you need in pill form. But when you eat healthfully and take a supplement, then you may be getting more than you need. Even if you’re not the healthiest eater, experts say that our food is so fortified that there is…
by Tim Lapkovski Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese belief that involves studying natural and the built environments. The arrangements of these objects affect the yin and the yang, as well as the energy of a room. Feng Shui has developed into many different versions based on religion, geography, symbolism…
On a regular basis, there’s probably only one set of genitalia you see on a regular basis – your own (and maybe your partner’s, if you have one). Other than that, you might see privates depicted in art or pornography. If you do, then you might notice a vast difference…
You know that you love him, but sometimes it’s hard to know when he reciprocates the feeling. But in love, you give what you get, so when you start thinking that perhaps he doesn’t feel as strongly about you as you do him, take matters into your own hands. We’re…
Have you lost your motivation to work out? Getting stuck in a fitness rut is a common cause of the exercise doldrums that might cause you to skip your workout routine completely and fall back into unhealthy habits. Still, there are dozens of ways to freshen up your workout routine…
For many parents, the family holiday picture is the nightmare before Christmas. But with a few smart strategies, it’s not impossible to get that perfect shot for gifts or cards. Digital cameras have made getting the perfect shot super-simple, especially if you’re a do-it-yourselfer. Consider using a good candid shot…