by Eric on March 16th, 2010
Herbal supplements have become a top seller in health food stores and online. It seems like every day a story is popping up about some new miracle supplement that yields too-good-to-be-true results. And as it usually turns out, that’s just what most supplements are: too good to be true.
Now, that’s not to say all supplements [...]
by Eric on March 12th, 2010
One of the most common excuses people give for not exercising is that they just don’t have the time. And I get it. After all, we’re all busier than ever before. We work longer hours and run more errands. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for exercising. You can always find the time. It’s [...]
by Eric on March 8th, 2010
It has now been several weeks since you made your New Year’s resolution. If you’re like most people, you resolved to exercise more so you can lose some weight and get in shape.
So, how are things coming along? Are you still on track to keep your resolution? Or have you stumbled and given up hope?
The [...]
by Eric on March 8th, 2010
From the time you were a little kid, you were always told that you needed to drink plenty of water every day to be healthy. Most experts recommend drinking 8-10 glasses of water every single day.
But why is drinking water so important? What can water give us that we can’t get from juices, sodas, teas, [...]
by Eric on March 3rd, 2010
There’s an app for that.
That’s the tagline for the Apple iPhone. And when it comes to diet and exercise, this statement holds true. The iPhone has literally hundreds of apps aimed at helping dieters get more from their healthy eating and working out.
Which apps are best? I’ve come up with a list of my favorites. [...]
by Eric on February 21st, 2010
The fastest way to kill your exercise regimen and to undo all your hard work is to get injured. From mild aches and pains to serious tears and strains, there’s always the possibility of getting injured while exercising. Thankfully, there are several things you can do to reduce your chances of getting hurt.
Follow these tips [...]
by Eric on February 21st, 2010
It’s that time again. The time when everyone starts setting goals for themselves for the New Year. In 2010, millions of people throughout the world will set a resolution to quit smoking. Unfortunately, 85% or more of these people will fail to reach their goal.
If you want 2010 to be the year that you finally [...]
by Eric on February 2nd, 2010
You’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat” before, right? Well, as trite as the saying might be, there’s a lot of truth to it. What we eat directly affects how we look and feel. More specifically, eating the wrong foods can leave you feeling tired and unable to focus. If you don’t want [...]
by Eric on February 1st, 2010
Stress is a silent killer. If you don’t manage your stress levels, you can end up suffering from any number of illnesses, including depression and heart problems. That’s why it’s crucial to do everything you can to reduce stress so you can live a happier and healthier life.
Here are some tips to help get you [...]
by Eric on January 12th, 2010
Want to keep your mind sharp and nourished? Here are 10 highly effective brain foods that improve memory, mood, concentration, and overall clarity.
Eat up.
1. Blueberries—Blueberries serve a wide range of functions for improving mental function. Most notably, regular blueberry consumption has been shown to improve memory function. Furthermore, blueberries are rich in antioxidants, helping to [...]