How to Naturally Stop Mosquitoes Before They Stop You
Warm weather seems to be synonymous with the mental imagery of mosquito bites, and that unmistakable buzzing sound as they swarm in on you. Never fear, there are some natural steps you can take to protect yourself! At last, you can find relief with these natural tips on stopping mosquitoes before they stop you. Commercial repellents The first line of defense most...
50 Ways to Relax and De-stress: The Best Part? They’re All Free!
Treatments at the spa, luxurious massages, and all-inclusive beach vacations may sound great when we’re feeling anxious, stressed, or overworked. But in reality, very few of us have the money (or time) to indulge in these luxuries. Fortunately, there are quick, easy, and totally free ways to relax and re-center ourselves when we’re feeling frustrated or overwhelmed. Whether it’s doing...
Hungry Sea Lion Attempts to Steal a Man’s Fish and Misses the Mark
Have you ever been so hungry that you have contemplated stealing a meal out from under someone else? In the Hyatt Mission Bay Marina, San Diego, California, a man’s victory picture was sadly interrupted, and a sea lion got more than he bargained for. Reports indicate that the California man was on his boat posing for a photo with...
Life is Short: Quit Sugar Before it Makes Yours Even Shorter
Okay, I have to confess, there was a time, many years ago, that a nice tall glass of Dr. Pepper and a bag of ranch flavored Doritos, followed by a handful of Twizzlers was one of my all-time favorite snacks. Back in the day, when I had youth on my side, eating such things didn't seem like any crime....
Do This for Great Biceps
Sculpted arms can be stunning, especially in a sleeveless shirt. If you long for sexy, sculpted biceps, then check out this exercise that is sure to turn your biceps from ho-hum to va-va-voom! The bicep muscle The bicep muscle of biceps brachii is a "two-headed" muscle that runs along the length of the upper arm between the elbow and the shoulder....
Which of These 7 Yoga Styles is Right For You?
Yoga continues to get more and more popular, with more styles and teachers seeming to emerge all the time. With all of the options on the schedule at your local yoga studio, it might be difficult for a first-timer to decide which class to join. Here’s a list and description of seven of the top yoga styles, to help newbies...
Lycopene and Kidney Cancer: Another Reason for Older Women to Eat Tomatoes
What makes those beautiful, bright pink and red fruits, such as watermelons and papayas - not to mention tomatoes - red? It's lycopene, a carotenoid antioxidant that has been receiving quite a bit of attention lately for its connection to the prevention of atherosclerosis, heart disease and certain cancers. Now, to add to the list of reasons to eat more...
The Role of Muscle Metabolites in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
For healthy people, a strenuous workout may exhaust them - but in a good way that leaves them feeling challenged and healthy. For people who suffer with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID), as it was recently renamed, simply walking across a room can leave them as wiped out as the over-enthusiastic athlete. Finding the origin...
Volkswagen Trying to Change Behaviors for the Better by Helping People Have Fun
Volkswagen has found an ingenious way of getting people to change their way of doing things: with fun! The theory behind this method is that if you make something fun, then people will try it. In a subway in Stockholm, Sweden, a staircase was transformed into a musical keyboard. A team of people set the system up overnight. Each step...
Can Exercise Improve Quality of Life, and Even Prevent Early Death?
As a general statement, it is common knowledge that exercise is key to a healthy life, and can help prevent a lot of the lifestyle-based illnesses that we face today. However, an exciting new experiment is being planned to test the specific benefits of exercise on elderly individuals. According to the leader of the new study, Dr. Dorthe Stensvold of...
