Defeating Dry Skin
The kids have returned to school, football players are back on the gridiron, and there's a slight nip in the air. This is the best time to get a head start on preventing dry skin from pestering you all winter long. Read on to see what you can do to keep dry skin at bay.
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Cheap and Easy Home Workouts
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you're not participating in physical activity, you're not helping your health. Exercise doesn't need to be inconvenient, strenuous, and costly. If you think carefully about your fitness needs, you may find that expensive equipment or a time-consuming club commitment simply aren't necessary.
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The Benefits of Pilates
It's not just about losing 10 pounds, taking three inches off your thighs, or toning and sculpting your body. In fact, it's even more than feeling good about yourself physically and mentally. The bonus of Pilates is that it does both, and it's a low-maintenance workout you'll actually want to do. Don't believe that such an exercise can exist? Read on to discover the benefits that Pilates can bring you.
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Get Plenty of Sips and Shade This Summer
Your son is practicing for high school football in 100-degree heat. Your daughter is spending her summer lounging in the sun. You walk every evening after work. June is one of the hottest months of the year, so no matter what activity calls you outside, you should take precautions to protect your family and yourself from dehydration. Learn to recognize the signs and how to prevent it with the following tips from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Walk Your Way to Better Health
It's guaranteed to give you more energy, make you feel good, help you relax, and relieve stress. In addition, it will help you sleep better, tone your muscles, and control your appetite. Sound too good to be true? Read on to learn more about the amazing benefits that a walking program can bring you.
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Running the Fitness Race
Are you looking for a fun and convenient way to fit physical fitness into your lifestyle? A routine that includes regular jogs may be just what the doctor ordered. Running is a great way to get into shape, and it has many other advantages, as well. Read on to find out how convenient and beneficial a run in the sun or shade can be.
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An Eye on Sports Safety
"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye." You've probably heard this saying plenty of times, but how seriously do you take it? According to Prevent Blindness America, nearly 40,000 people go to the emergency room each year for treatment of sports-related eye injuries, many of which could have been avoided. What do you do to protect your eyes? Find out how to keep your eyes safe so you can stay in the games.
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Are You in Sleep Debt?
If you're like millions of Americans, the answer is yes. According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 62 percent of people in the United States lack sufficient shut-eye for optimal health and productivity. In fact, more than half the country's population admits that sleepiness interferes with the amount of work they complete daily and more than two-thirds say it disrupts their concentration levels and abilities to handle stress.
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Eat Right for Life
It's January again, and that means a new year, a fresh start, and new resolutions. If you're like many Americans, the resolution to maintain a healthy weight tops your list every year. You try to watch portion sizes, make smart food choices, and exercise regularly, but is it working for you? Here are a few psychological strategies to help you make weight changes this year that will last a lifetime.
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The Function of Fiber
Do you know what plant food is an essential component of any healthy diet and yet cannot be absorbed by the body? It's dietary fiber, and it's found in fruits, vegetables, and grains. The most important function of fiber is to aid in digestion. Unfortunately, most Americans are not consuming enough fiber in their diets. But that can be changed. Here's how.
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