When it comes to patience, do you feel like you’re always running on empty? When York University conducted a study in 1999, respondents listed patience as the most important parenting skill. Of course, patience is fleeting. Even if you have it, it’s easy to lose once you’re under the pressure…
Gluten intolerance is on the rise, leading many people to consider a gluten-free diet. Gluten intolerance is the inability to process gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance can be caused by Celiac Disease, NCGS or gluten allergies. Celiac Disease causes the celia (hair-like structures…
Feeling guilty about enjoying a few marshmallow bunnies and chicks? Don’t. Fill up Easter baskets with plenty of Peeps – the marshmallow-y confection that comes in bunny and chick varieties. Spring used to be the only time when the treats would hatch, but now you can find them during other…
Do you want to pucker up to Billy Bob Thornton or Brad Pitt? We can’t prove it’s her lips that land her all the celebrity hotties, but you can’t deny that Angelina Jolie has one of the most popular pouts in Hollywood. Having luscious lips is a dream for many…
Ever since you were a little child, you probably had parents that would always tell you to make sure to brush your teeth. Kids do not really care about taking the time to go into the bathroom every morning and night to take care of their mouth. It is also…
For many of us, finding time to incorporate fitness into our daily schedules can be challenging. There are those who have made a daily trip to the gym an integral part of their lives, one that is planned for and considered an investment in the sanctity of their physical and…
With a whopping 68 percent of engaged couples planning their own weddings, it’s safe to say you might need some help getting ready for the big day. To ensure your day is picture-perfect, give yourself and your partner enough time to plan. Now if you’re like 74 percent of couples,…
Whether it’s picking up bread on the way home, forgetting your best friend’s name or even your anniversary, many people who have lived with men wouldn’t disagree that they’re downright forgetful sometimes. If you’re a woman and think you have a better memory than your male mate, you’re right –…
Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining of back, neck and shoulder pain, along with tingling or numbness in their arms and hands. This is being attributed to children carrying heavy loads of schoolbooks in backpacks and…
By Michael Lee Happiness is a state of mind. Although certain circumstances can’t help but affect you, the decision to laugh or cry remains yours to be made. So instead of drowning in sorrow, why not teach yourself how to become a happy person? Turning your frown upside down comes…