There are those dieters who believe that skipping meals will actually kick start the weight loss process. But experts know better — bypassing breakfast, lunch or dinner is actually the quickest way to derail your diet efforts. While it may help you lose weight in the short term, it’s actually…
By Peter Rodrick Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as “passages through bones.” (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it….
It’s hard to know exactly how many relationships have experienced infidelity, but 30 to 60 percent of marriages seem to fall victim to cheating. And that seems like a conservative estimate, considering the fact that close to half of marriages end in divorce. The reasons for cheating vary and may…
More isn’t merrier, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. While 20 years ago a typical bagel…
February is Responsible Pet Owners’ Month, and what better way to train your kids than to put them in charge of man’s best friend? While one of the main goals of this month is to encourage pet owners to spay or neuter their pets, the general theme is to encourage…
“Let’s just be friends.” It’s the infamous phrase people use when trying to lessen the blow of a breakup. But it’s rarely meant as a sincere sentiment. There are very few people who can recover from a breakup and emerge as friends – but it’s not impossible. Here are a…
What happens when professional relationships suddenly turn personal? We’re talking about those workplace romances that are certain to get tongues wagging. If work and play have suddenly become intertwined, you are in good company. A survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com determined that an estimated 40 percent of employees have gotten involved…
The principles of the Total Health Makeover are simple enough. Read nutrition labels — Bypass any products with chemicals, additives and preservatives. Reduce intake of red meat — Cut out beef, pork, lamb and venison, and replace it with chicken, turkey and fish. Reduce dairy intake — Say farewell to…
If you’re looking for that flash of brilliance in your child that may signal that he’s smarter than other kids, then you may be ready to slap on that “gifted” label. Whether your child walked, talked, read or reached some other developmental milestone earlier than his peers, it’s tempting to…
There are a lot of things to take into consideration if you are thinking of getting a new tattoo. Two main things to think about are the cost and care of any tattoo. The act of getting a tattoo in and of itself can be very expensive. The bigger ones…