Proper hydration is important for overall good health. It is particularly important during and post workout to prevent the loss of vital minerals and electrolytes lost thru sweat and muscle fatigue.It also aids in recovery. The type of drink one chooses needs to replenish not only the water, but lost minerals and electrolytes. Drinks such […]

Purified water is water that has been filter or processed. Regular water, like that which comes from the tap, has not been filtered or processed aside from the regular conditioning that the utility company provides. It is important to drink enough water every single day to stay healthy. Our body is made up of nearly […]

Experts say that willpower is not an innate trait, as many people believe, but rather a cultivateable skill that you can develop with practice. Psychologist Frank Ryan, author of “Willpower for Dummies,” says that it is important to understand your basic “willpower profile,” which can include such factors as your level of introversion/extroversion, your basic […]

While the common cold and the flu have some common symptoms, flu symptoms tend to be more intense and sudden, and people tend to feel sick for longer when they have a flu. The best way to prevent a cold is to wash your hands frequently. The best protections against the flu include getting your […]

The keto diet is the most recent trending form of low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diets, but dietitians are looking at evidence to see if the nutritional benefits are truly all that they are cracked up to be. With keto, participants are expected to consume high-fat foods while limiting protein, and also limiting their carbohydrate intake to […]

Many people find themselves in the throes of online dating, unable to find any viable companionship with the individuals that they choose to pursue. Dating expert Persia Lawson claims that this could actually be a defense mechanism, and that we are purposely choosing people who are emotionally unavailable. It isn’t that these online dating methods […]

Many homeowners look at decluttering as an overwhelming process, but it can actually be quite a liberating one. Having a home that is organized with everything in its designated place will give you much more time to spend with your friends and family as opposed to wasting time looking for items that have been misplaced […]

A whopping seven million individuals across the UK struggle with some type of cardiovascular or circulatory disorder, many involving plaques that have developed within the arteries. The more common term for this is simply having clogged arteries. During a recent study, nurses showed patients images of what clogged arteries looked like, and then followed up […]

Did you know that one of the key components of good fitness is quietening your mind? So many people do not realize the importance of quietening their mind to stay healthy, but it is true and it takes just a few simple steps to focus your mind and get back to the good health that […]

Pinch the back of your hand with your thumb and your index finger. If the skin quickly bounces back, you are hydrated properly. But, if it takes the skin a few seconds or more to go back to original form, it’s time to drink more water. This simple test is backed by the National Library […]