Compulsively checking your smartphone may not actually be that smart, British researchers warn. The cautionary observation stems from a new study that finds an association between the increasingly popular use of Web-enabled cellphones and a rise in stress levels. The reason: a relentless need to immediately review and respond to […]
Chronic boredom grips one-fourth of office workers, which may affect their quality of work as well as their physical and mental health, a new study suggests. British researchers asked 102 office workers if they got bored at work and how they managed that boredom. Of those surveyed, 25 percent said […]
For several years, researchers have studied a possible link between substances called parabens — widely used as a germ-fighting preservative in cosmetics such as deodorant/antiperspirants — and breast cancer. Investigators have learned that parabens, also found in some drugs and food products, can mimic weakly the action of the female […]
Health and fitness experts have for years tried to entice people to exercise more by flogging long-range benefits such as losing weight or avoiding long-term illness caused by chronic disease. They might have been going about it all wrong. Research now appears to show that “improve your heart health” may […]
Is your motivation for keeping your new years resolution to get fit waining? Here is some great advice for easy exercises to fit into your down time. Celeb fitness trainer Kit Rich has worked with Sting, Carly Smithson, and Taylor Dayne, on her advice, here´s how to squeeze in a […]
No matter how hard we try, we all feel a bit less peppy from time to time. But your cure is just a few moments away! By Kate Schweitzer 1. Listen to Music It’s no surprise why our brain’s pleasure centers light up when we hear music. (The same brain […]
Hungry? We’ve got 4 waistline-friendly snacks to help you satisfy any craving. Craving a crunchy, salty snack you can eat a lot of? Try popcorn. “Popcorn makes a great guilt-free snack,” says Megan Madden, a registered dietitian in New York City. When shopping for microwave popcorn, look for brands lower […]
4 Easy-to-Find Superfoods That Won’t Break the Bank The same key nutrients that give high-priced health foods their disease-fighting powers can be found in other fruits and veggies. Miracle Food: Acai A fruit from the acai palm tree, which is native to Central and South America. Miracle Nutrient: Anthocyanins. Advertisers […]
Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions are to get in shape and save money. It’s unfortunate, then, that these two goals often seem to contradict each other. After all, it costs money to join a gym, to eat healthy, and to buy fitness gear, and these so-called luxuries […]
When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, your wellbeing often comes top of the list. Experts reveal their healthiest tips for 2012 BE A QUITTER TV doctor Hilary Jones points out that quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways a person can improve their health. When people […]
