When we think of giving gifts, we usually think of things to buy for people. Yet if you think back on gifts you’ve been given, it might not be the material gifts you received that are foremost in your mind – it might be the kind of gifts that deeply…
Given the high rate of overweight children, you’d think kids would be getting enough of the vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy. But while most kids seem to be eating plenty, their food is not always nutritious. Strive to give your children foods rich in vitamins and minerals…
Somers is not stranger by any means to the weight-loss game. After struggling with her own issues for a span of more than 20 years, Somers put an end to a lifetime of fluctuating by putting food combining to work for her. She has since created her own diet concept…
Your mother probably warned you never to say anything you don’t want repeated. The same mentality holds true for sexting. In the age of technology, things you want to keep private quickly can become available for public consumption. From text messages to photos to videos, nothing is safe. And once…
Even the most au naturel woman relies on a core group of beauty products to get her through the day. From tweezers to lip gloss to protective foundation, beauty products are a part of our everyday life. But with so many options out there, it’s important to know which products…
Listen up, carboholics! There’s life beyond pasta and bread…and it could mean the difference between losing and gaining. Many people don’t realize the importance of protein. However, protein is responsible for giving the metabolism a bigger boost than either carbs or fats. Consuming proteins like fish, chicken, eggs, milk, cheese…
Beauty trends come and go, but there’s never a shortage of must-have “miracle workers.” Over the last few years, the attention has shifted over to argan oil, a product that’s procured from the argan tree, grown in Morocco. It’s being touted for its ability to rejuvenate skin and take years…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
The Basic Cappuccino The basic cappuccino is a 6-9 ounce beverage. It is composed of about 2-3 ounces of espresso coffee, 2-3 ounces of steamed milk and 2-3 ounces of frothed milk. Powdered cocoa or cinnamon is usually sprinkled on the top to give it that special touch. Here are…
It seems obvious what the big payoff is in the bedroom during a love session. But did you know the big O is beneficial long after you and your partner leave the bedroom? Researchers are learning that having regular orgasms are very beneficial for a certain part of your body…
A 58-year-old man has problems urinating…a 65-year-old woman has abdominal pain…these may be common scenarios among older people, but many doctors aren’t looking for an increasingly common culprit: sexually transmitted diseases. A 2012 study by British researchers revealed that syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have increased in 45- to 65-year-olds in…