Man Allegedly Robs Four Subway Stores because its Famous Jared Diet Failed
An 18-year-old Alabama man, who apparently wanted to be just like Jared, the famous face of Subway, was captured in a Walmart store in late October after a shopper recognized him from photos posted on the local police's Facebook page, according to authorities. Zachary Raphael Torrance, Alabama police say, robbed four area Subway stores because the "Jared Diet" failed him...
Why a Strong Core Matters
When talking about the core muscles, most people focus on the idea of well-developed, chiseled abdominals. In actuality, to strengthen your core, you need to exercise all the muscles from your shoulders down to your hips. It's the job of the core to stabilize, support and protect your shoulder girdle, pelvis and spine. Without core muscles, we would not be...
Teaching Kids Gratitude is a Great Thing – Especially During the Holiday Season
Of course, there is more to the holidays than the giving and receiving of presents. However, in the hustle and bustle of shopping, wrapping, mailing and endless Christmas lists, it is easy to get a bit caught up in the materialism - especially for children. While there is nothing wrong with presents, it may be highly beneficial to get kids...
5 Great Homemade Soups to Chase Your Cold Away
Grandma was at least partially right: chicken soup is good for chasing a cold away. Its been used since ancient times for its medicinal effects. Some doctors believe that its benefits are psychosomatic, though many health experts say that steaming hot soup helps to clear congestion and provides important hydration for flushing out a viral bug. However, it's not...
Keys to Successful Brown Baggin’ It
One of the easiest ways to get off track when it comes to eating a healthy diet is being away from home. This may be especially true at work, since you most likely spend quite a bit of time there. Typically, there are few nutritious food options available, and when those hunger pangs hit, it's far easier to give...
Upcycling Your Live Christmas Tree
Isn't it remarkably depressing to drive or walk down the road after the holidays, and see old Christmas trees kicked to the curb, to be hauled away? This year, don't let this happen to your tree. Instead of throwing out your tree, try one of the following ideas to give it a new purpose. Mulch and edge your garden Old Christmas trees...
This is Your Brain on Diet Soda
Most of us have accepted by now that diet soda is not the ‘healthy’ alternative to normal soda that it’s often marketed as. You may have heard, for example, that it’s linked to high blood pressure, cancer and behavioral disorders. But did you know that it also affects your brain? Research has shown that artificial sweeteners, which are used...
6 New Exercises to Try in 2015
New exercises and fitness crazes are popping up all the time. If you'd like to change things up to prevent boredom and get in the best shape of your life, you might want to try some of the latest activities that are predicted to be hot in 2015. Body weight training This new/old exercise involves getting back to the basics. Of...
Why Winter Sun is So Important to Your Health
While most of us are taught to fear the sun, moderate sun exposure is a must. As the days grow shorter and cooler and we're less likely to be outside, we are getting dramatically less day-to-day sun, which can affect our health and our mood. The sun is essential to life: we need its rays in order to survive. Of...
Men Who Develop Pregnancy Symptoms: Are they Really Real??
Some fathers-to-be really do develop pregnancy-related symptoms. It's a real condition known as couvade syndrome, which can include physical symptoms like abdominal pain and bloating, back pain, pseudocyesis (often referred to as "phantom pregnancy"), lethargy, morning sickness, toothache, food cravings and aversions to certain foods. A 2005 study conducted in London confirmed many of these symptoms. Some of the more...
