Getting dirty while you get clean is a great idea for couples who are trying to mix it up or are short on time – or perhaps hot water. But before things get steamy, there are a few things you should know. First, preparation is key. Nothing can kill the…
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There is truly no one food that can help your health more than chilies — no matter whether red or green. When the weather gets colder, chilies can really help your system stay at peak health. A great way to really boost your system is to eat chili — often…
If you’re committing to a walking routine to keep up with your fitness and exercise resolutions this year, you can keep track of your progress by wearing a pedometer. Experts recommend that everyone should take at least 10,000 steps per day for better health, but you don’t have to count…
The rewards of pet ownership pay off in more than sloppy kisses, cuddles and companionship – it may teach you a thing or two about having a successful relationship. At its most basic level, dealing with an animal on a daily basis will teach you patience. After all, even the…
Typically, childhood vaccinations are monitored and meticulously recorded on special sheets from the pediatrician’s office while adult vaccinations are often forgotten or overlooked by health care providers. Approximately 50,000 people die each year from diseases that could be prevented with vaccinations, 36,000 of those deaths are due to the influenza…
We live in an incredibly exciting world. “Old” technologies, such as radio and television, and “new” technologies, like the Internet, cellular phones and video games, are combining to bring a new level of information and entertainment into homes. However, there is a downside to all of our technological advances which…
How many sleepless nights have you had all in the name of keeping your children close? Many parents just don’t have the energy to fight with their little ones when they come crawling into bed in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, it becomes a pattern in time, and old…
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it’s time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child’s – and parent’s! – readiness for school. If you’re a stay-at-home mom who’s ready for a…
Your weight loss progress has stalled out. You’re sick of doing the same workout over and over, so you’re lacking the motivation to get moving. There is trouble ahead unless you add some variety to your exercise regimen. After all, variety is the spice of life. Doing the same thing…
It sounds like a dream come true, but oral contraceptives – aka The Pill – may be crossing over into male territory. That’s right, ladies. In the near future, your man may be the one responsible for remembering to swallow that tiny pill every day. Obviously given the time it…