Learn time management. When you have a thousand things to do, it can feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. You wake up, get the kids ready for school, go to work, come home from work, cook dinner, help the kids with their homework, get them ready…
It’s that time of year again when we create lofty goals for ourselves that are virtually impossible to meet. Avoid the self-recrimination that you’ll undoubtedly feel in a few months, and resolve just to do the best you can. Whether your goal is health-oriented, altruistic or family-oriented, you’ll feel better…
There’s an old saying that beans are good for your heart…but that’s just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium,…
Bad breath can be really embarrassing – and expensive, if you’ve tried all the sprays, gums and mints you can find. But what really causes halitosis and how can you treat it, instead of just covering it up? Of course, spicy foods and those that contain high levels of sulfur…
It’s an infomercial mainstay and the punchline of many comedians’ off-color jokes. But does the Shake Weight actually build muscles? The answer may not please those who already invested $20 for the women’s version or $30 for the men’s. While the shake weight may help define muscles in the arms,…
Just for the record, most diet and fitness experts can’t say enough about the benefits of journaling when trying to lose weight. After all, what better way to keep track of your successes and failures than by logging it all? It’s a tool that comes in handy when you’re recording…
You may not know it, but the television may have a bigger role in your life than you’d like it to. That’s why the Center for Screen Time Awareness has designated this TV Turnoff Week. The purpose of it is to replace TV time with more productive activities, like reading,…
Do you eat until you’re stuffed? Well, then it’s time to call it quits…before you feel full. While you eat, the stomach sends a signal to the brain, saying it’s full. However, it usually takes about 20 minutes for the brain to get this signal, which gives you plenty of…
Variety is important to weight training because muscles are forced to adapt to changes. Simple tweaks are all it takes to keep your muscles guessing. There are many easy ways to mix things up in the weight room. One way is to add more weight and decrease the number of…
The heat is on – summer is in full swing, and it’s easier and more convenient to have an outside workout than it is at any other time of the year. Whether you like to relax on the golf course or burn up some calories at a beach boot camp,…