Many of us spend time on our physical fitness, but are we doing the same for our mind? Science has proven that there are brain exercises that can help keep our minds sharp as a preventive factor for age-related cognitive… read more
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What Should You Do When You Get A Pimple?
We’ve all been there. There is a giant pimple on your face, just begging you to pop it. It’s taunting you, calling you just to give it a quick squeeze, but according to dermatologists, it’s best not to mess with… read more
How To Use Portion Control to Stop Over-Eating
When we are faced with a big plate, the first instinct is to keep piling on food until the dish is full. However, when we eat all of that food, we are often eating more than is necessary. Determining the… read more
Ways to Cut Down Your Food Bill This Month!
For many of us, food is one of our largest monthly expenses. Whether it is grocery shopping, a quick stop at the drive thru, or a nice evening out, these transactions can really add up! This is also one area… read more
Why Does Mental Health Matter?
I suffer from anxiety. Much like a physical condition, it is something I grapple with every day. Sometimes I can pinpoint the exact reason for my anxiety, but more often than that, it comes at me without specific cause or… read more
Protect Your Pet from Overheating
Spring is the air, which for pet owners is the perfect weather to start having some quality outdoor time with their animal pal. As the temperature continues to rise, it’s important to watch over your pets and make sure they’re… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
Finding Balance as We Age to Prevent Injury
Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… read more
Nail Down Your Pre-Workout Routine
There are so many questions when it comes to a pre-workout routine. Should I eat before I work out? And if so, when? Will I burn more fat in a fasted state since my body doesn’t have any glucose to… read more
Ted Talks: Quitting Time
I think I can put my gastrointestinal résumé up against most folks’. When I was 12, I ate 12 tacos out of a 20-shell family pack. I once ground through 76 ounces of steak in the name of journalism. My college nickname? Hoover, because of… read more
