By Abhishek Agarwal One of the most important factors in living a healthy life is having a healthy self confidence. Many a time we lose our self confidence due to past mishaps, and this article will help you increase your levels of self confidence to what they once were, or…
By Laura Ng We spent one third of our life sleeping — an activity that’s seemingly useless. But we need sleep as much as we need oxygen and food. Sleep is important to us. It increases one’s work efficiency, extends one’s lifespan, cures illnesses. One should not deprive him/herself of…
By Brenda Skidmore SAD, otherwise known as ‘seasonal affective disorder,’ is systemic in nature, and this condition can affect anywhere from 5 to 25 percent of the American population. The symptoms can range from a relatively mild subtype form, of which affects a larger number of people and is commonly…
Stress is no stranger to any of us and we need to accept that it is an indefinite part of our lives. Every time we get stressed out, our bodies will naturally produce certain hormones because of the intense feelings we are having. As a result, our heart starts to…
By Peter Sams Many people worry about their weight, what they eat, and how they look. This is especially true for teenagers and young adults, who face extra pressure to fit in and look attractive at a time when their bodies are changing. In the early stages, it can be…
by Rita Chaney Keeping a food journal may be the best-kept secret to dieting successfully. What exactly is a food journal? What should you include in your food journal? Personalize your journal by including the elements you need to experience successful weight loss or maintenance. Food journals are helpful to…
By Peter sams The American Heritage Dictionary describes depression as being “a psychiatric disorder characterized by an inability to concentrate, insomnia, loss of appetite, anhedonia, feelings of extreme sadness, guilt, helplessness and hopelessness, and thoughts of death.” Depression is the common cold of mental disorders – ” most people will…
By Kathryn Oneill I know, I know. What a crazy question! Considering that we’ve all tried so many diets until we can give calorie counts in our sleep — where do I get off asking a question like that? But bear with me please. This may actually get you closer…
By John Samson Depression or prolonged sadness is actually quite common in the United States — around 9.5 percent of the American population actually suffers from this illness. However, not all of them get to be treated, thus, depression and its ill effects continue to be a burden to some…
By Heather DeLuca Think cake will cure your crabbiness? Or baked goods will beat the blues? Probably not. Whether you’re suffering from an irritable mood, a case of the blues, or even full-blown depression, you may benefit from incorporating certain foods into your diet while avoiding others. More information is…