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(from Marie Claire) Reach for these items next time you’re feeling under pressure, under the weather, or just too close to that breaking point. Munching on these stress-free foods will help pull you back into the game. Oranges A German study in Psychopharmacology found that vitamin C helps reduce stress and return blood pressure and […]
It’s almost noon and the only thing that’s on your mind is where you are going to go for lunch. Seriously, ANYTHING to get out of the office for an hour! But rather than emptying your wallet and filling yourself up with unnecessary calories, pack yourself a lunch and pick a pretty spot in the […]
A shocking new study found that even women who hit the gym every day can die young — if they spend too much time on sitting down.
FROM SHINE.COM: While summer’s warm temperatures, sunshine, and lighter schedules should mean prime time for outdoor workouts, these sultry days propel many of us toward the hammock with a glass of lemonade instead of toward the pavement or the gym.
Find out how to correctly perform a hamstring stretch while laying down, and in the process possibly ease your lower back strain and /or pain.
My weight loss journey began on Wednesday, June 16th. This is the day I made a decision to face my weight issues once and for all. I was blessed to be introduced to Dr. Jon Fisher of Fisher’s Medical Weight Loss Centers. As of June 30th, I have lost 11.4 pounds! I’m eating better, I feel […]
We know it was the holiday weekend, and you were relaxing from the stressful work week, allowing yourself to indulge in the holiday foods. Now, you would like to get back into the routine of things. Just because 4th of July is complete doesn’t mean the beaches have shut down! Want to know what are […]
Photo: Kristin Roach, Flickr Article by Leora Broydo Vestel Reusable shopping bags are a must-have for environmentally minded shoppers. But a new study suggests that those who use “green” totes may get more than they bargained for, namely, a whole lot of bacteria. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Arizona, Tucson and […]
Summertime is here! Were you focused the weeks before with your workout routine? Did you get your body ready for your “summer” clothes? How disciplined were you? If you weren’t as intense as you should have been to get in your favorite summer outfits, don’t fret, there’s still hope. Fitness experts suggest the morning time […]
By Mallory Creveling AOL Health Science may explain why more women suffer from depression and other stress-related disorders than men. In an animal study published in Molecular Psychiatry, neuroscience researchers found that women are more sensitive to a certain stress hormone and less able to adjust to high levels of the hormone than men. Many […]
By Kelly L. Jackson Whenever I get together with a group of girlfriends, our conversation ranges through many things. Men, Relationships, Finances, Reality TV are popular subjects we discuss. Lately, I find myself in ciphers with women giving their first-hand accounts or stories about someone they know who has fibroids. The subject has connected women […]
Do you think you’re too overweight to exercise? If so, you’re not alone. There are many kindred souls out there who worry about starting an exercise program. What should you do and where do you start? How can you keep exercise safe and enjoyable all at the same time? If you’ve been afraid to exercise […]