As you go through life, you want to place yourself in the best position possible to be successful. This may include landing that perfect job, getting into graduate school, having a positive impact on those around you, or all of the above. The only way that you are going to be able to place yourself … Read more
You’ve probably heard that walking 10,000 steps a day is a great way to get in shape and lose weight. But you might have a bunch of questions about this simple habit like: Unfortunately, the answers to these question are hardly straightforward. How much you burn on a daily walk often depends on a number … Read more
Many people have a love-hate relationship with food. The unhealthy way that many of us view food can lead to eating disorders. One such disorder is binge eating. This happens when a person periodically overeats (usually very quickly) to the point of discomfort and then feels shame or guilt afterward. For some, binge eating begins … Read more
When you think of mindfulness, do you only think of adults? It seems like such a difficult practice to master, so it should be left up to adults to try, right? Actually, not really. There are great ways to make mindfulness practice both fun and engaging for children. If they start to learn early, they … Read more
If you’ve tried to establish daily routines and failed, don’t feel bad. Your struggle is a common one—and something you can overcome it if you understand the psychology behind daily routines. You see, there are many underlying reasons why you might have failed with building routines in the past. Once you understand why these failures … Read more
Diverticulosis is a common bowel condition that is most common in the over 60 population. Albeit benign, this condition can come with unpleasant symptoms such as constipation, bloating, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. After a diagnoses, a patient is usually advised to eat more fiber, which means vegetables, fruits, beans, and grains. While these foods are … Read more
Green tea has the power to take your weight loss routine to the next level. First and foremost, it makes your metabolism more efficient and promotes burning off the excess fat. The green tea substances that are responsible for this are catechin and caffeine. However, some green teas are more potent than others and may … Read more
If you’re a man, finding the best protein bar can be a challenge because the market is full of options that are really just candy bars in disguise. Not only are these low-quality bars poor sources of protein, their high sugar content can undo all the hours you’ve worked in the gym or while exercising. … Read more
Let’s face it: You have been hanging on to your old scanner for years, and not only is it becoming unreliable, but it seems to take hours to scan one page. You know it is time to upgrade, but with so many options, how do you find the best scanner for your money? The truth … Read more
Is your family organized? Are you getting the most out of your family time? Do you have routines in place? In a study commissioned by the Highland Spring Group… the average family spends just 34 minutes per day of quality time together during the week. This is the time where they feel they are actually bonding … Read more