Category Archives: Health & Wellness

HUFFPOST HEALTHY LIVING Why do people exercise? We know that regular fitness is good for the heart and that it can help the body to build muscles and maintain a healthy weight. But it also spurs the release of endorphins, … Continue reading →

by: S. L. Baker Want to raise healthy and smart children? Then don’t allow them to be couch potatoes. Exercise, it turns out, does more than benefit the body and overall health — physical fitness builds smarter brains in youngsters, … Continue reading →

By: Mason Hinton Your lifestyle is the way that you live your life. Each decision you make throughout the course of the day plays a role in your fitness. Each lifestyle consideration is important and offers a unique spin on … Continue reading →

credit: http://www.healthdiscovery.net/articles/beating_the_blues.htm Exercise as an antidote to depression and anxiety is not a new concept. In the 18th century Scotland, doctors in mental hospitals prescribed heavy farm chores as “the best medicine” for their patients and documented marked improvements in … Continue reading →

Today, 10 million Americans—more than twice as many as a decade ago—practice some form of meditation, according to TIME magazine. And with contemporary medical experts claiming that regular practice of this ancient activity improves well-being and health, the trend may … Continue reading →

by Ryan Halvorson In a recent survey of 16,000 Glamour magazine readers, 40% of respondents expressed discontent with their bodies. However, the good news is that simply engaging in regular exercise—regardless of body changes—has been linked to improvement in self-assessment.

Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.

Thomson Reuters When it comes to getting fit a person’s best friend just might be a four-legged one. Experts say studies show dog owners walk more, walk faster, and are more likely to enjoy an active lifestyle because of their … Continue reading →

by Joy Keller New research suggests that a woman’s level of physical activity is a better sign than body weight of existing coronary artery disease and future heart problems. The study, which appeared in the September 8 issue of the … Continue reading →

You just never know when an emergency might arise, and no matter how minor or major the injury or illness is you should be prepared with a first aid kit that is stocked correctly. By making sure that all the … Continue reading →