Cooler weather means deeper, darker shades in not only clothing, but also nail polish. If you like going over to the dark side, then you may be concerned about the effects those reds, browns and blacks have on your nails. Reds, burgundies, browns and oranges contain dark pigments that can…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
There are many meat substitutes on the market, such as veggie burgers, sausage, bacon and even hot dogs. But just the idea of fake meat may turn off your carnivore. However, there some tasty “real food” options you can try that just might turn some heads at your table. The…
Regardless of whether you’re a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it’s always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are…
Anxiety, difficulty sleeping, fatigue and rapid heartbeat…is it stress or overactive thyroid symptoms? When the thyroid is out of whack, it affects the whole body. The thyroid gland may overproduce or underproduce hormones, and both conditions cause a host of sometimes-vague symptoms. But how do you know if you have…
by Misty Rae Cech Going on a trip is usually thought of as a wonderful experience, one that you and your family may have planned and looked forward to for some time. To have the most fun – to get the most out of the experience – it’s important that…
You can’t stand the suggestive lyrics in your tween’s favorite music, but your preschooler’s Wiggles obsession drives you batty. It’s tough to explain to a child terms like “sexy,” “booty” and “hooking up,” but it seems like that (and worse) is all over the airwaves. And if you catch yourself…
Have you ever come across a suspicious spot on your body and wondered whether it’s moles or skin cancer? Take a look at the signs to watch for to determine whether your concerns about cancer and moles are valid. There are certain signs to look out for to tell the…
By Alexander Tretjakov I was talking to someone recently and the topic of our conversation ended up about how efficient we are in our day to day activities. It is a very interesting subject matter. I have heard numerous theories about this. Here are a few tips that I think…
Quick food is a big part of modern life these days, making it terribly laborious to show a child how he or she ought to eat healthy. The most cost effective and best foods are those that are normally the least healthy. If you offer your kid the choice between…
Want Angelina Jolie lips without having to hit up the plastic surgeon for painful collagen or Juvederm injections? It’s possible, and you don’t even have to shell out the $20 or more for a top-of-the-line lip gloss from the department store. Some don’t even plump very well anyway. So why…