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The Health Hazards of Sitting

We know sitting too much is bad, and most of us intuitively feel a little guilty after a long TV binge. But what exactly goes wrong in our bodies when we park ourselves for nearly eight hours per day, the average for a U.S. adult? Many things, say four experts, who detailed a chain of problems from head to toe.
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Grain Free Twix Bars

Twix bars were one of my favorite candy bars back in the day. I already have one twix recipe on my blog, but I wanted to create another one that was grain free with much less ingredients.  That is how I came up with these Grain Free Twix Bars.  It was really hard to get a good pic, but I promise you they are delicious!  Super easy too. Only 5 ingredients! Read more

7 Highly Disturbing Trends in Junk Food Advertising to Children...

According to data compiled by the nonprofit health organization Food & Water Watch, children see more nearly 5,000 TV food ads every year, and teenagers get bombarded by almost 6,000 annually. Read more

Keep Blood Pressure Low to Prevent Strokes...

“An optimal blood pressure is less than 115 systolic over 75 diastolic,” says Norm Campbell, professor of medicine, community health sciences, and physiology and pharmacology at the University of Calgary in Canada. “As long as a disease hasn’t caused blood pressure to go low, that’s healthy.” Read more

How Food Can Affect Your Mood...

You can stop looking for that make-me-happy food aisle at your local grocery store. It's official; a square of dark chocolate won’t dig you out of depression, but there are ways that your diet can help keep you happy. With new research and old insight, we give you a better understanding of how what you eat can alter your disposition. Read more

Anaerobic Exercise Vs. Aerobic Exercise...

To achieve an optimal level of fitness, your regimen needs to include both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise increases your breathing and heart rate for an extended period of time, while anaerobic exercise involves concentrated bursts of energy. Because they are performed at different levels of intensity, your body responds differently to them. Consult with your health care provider before beginning an exercise program. Read more

Top 10 Fitness Trends Picked for 2013...

A new survey of fitness trends shows body-weight training, including back-to-basics exercises like push-ups, planks, and pull-ups, is expected to be one of the top 10 fitness trends of 2013.


Researchers say people have been using their own body weight for centuries as a form of resistance training. But this is the first time it has made it into the trend survey, because gyms are now packaging it as part of exercise programs. Read more

7 Tips for Staying Slim During the Holidays...

With food, food, food, drinks, food, food, and

some more food during the Holidays,

it’s realy, really hard to maintain our figure!

Check out these 7 tips on how to stay

slim during the holidays! Read more

Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity...

 

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Read more

Popcorn Ingredient Found To Be Linked With Alzheimer's...

Movie popcorn has often been criticized for its high calorie count, but now the tasty treat may harm more than just your waistline. A recent study has found that diacetyl, an ingredient in popcorn responsible for its buttery flavor and smell, may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease, UPI.com reported. Read more

6 Nutrients for Faster Weight Loss...

For years scientists have searched for a magical ingredient that would help people shed fat. In 2008, Dr. Shalamar Sibley of the University of Minnesota put 38 obese people on an 11-week diet where they consumed 750 calories less than their estimated daily need. Study participants whose blood levels of D were higher at the study's start lost more weight than participants whose blood levels of D were lower. They actually lost a lot more—70 percent more, to be exact. Read more

The High Art of Handling Problem People...

Dealing with difficult people is a special skill—and an increasingly necessary one.

Is someone making you  feel that you are the problem? Do you doubt your own perceptions? Feel thrown totally off balance by another person? Find yourself acting crazy when you're really a very nice person? Manipulation comes in many forms: There are whiners. There are bullies. There are the short-fused. Not to forget the highly judgmental. Or the out-and-out sociopath. But they often have one thing in common: Their MO is to provoke, then make you feel you have no reason to react—and it's all your fault to begin with! Read more

Blood Fat May Be New Biomarker for Alzheimer’s...

A new study suggests an elevated level of a certain kind of fat in the blood is associated with the development of Alzheimer’s. Researchers say that screening for the fat, called ceramides, can help authorities launch protective measures to mitigate the impact of the disease. Read more

5 Ways to Get In Touch With Your Inner Bitch...

I don’t know about you, but for the longest time, I was afraid of my inner bitch.

In the old suppressed, sexist tradition of ‘you’re either a whore or a saint’, women are too often taught that we are either ‘nice’ or ‘bitches’ and never the twain shall meet. Read more

Let Go of Regrets...

A recent study published in the journal Science suggests that persons who don’t dwell on missed opportunities may have more satisfying later years. The German study involved healthy young people in their twenties, depressed older adults in their sixties, and healthy older adults in their sixties. Read more

Spiced Cod With Broccoli-Quinoa Pilaf...

Quinoa is a nutritious, nutty ingredient that cooks like a grain and provides the same protein punch as meat, minus the fat and cholesterol. Dress up cooked quinoa with raisins, steamed broccoli, and almonds and serve with paprika-spiced cod. Read more

Kale With Roasted Peppers and Olives...

A final drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar adds a slight tang to this easy side dish. Read more

The Right Foods At The Right Time...

Whether we’re talking buzzer beaters or marriage proposals, we all know that timing is everything. That’s also true when it comes to what you eat. Depending on the time of day or what situation you’re in, your body needs certain nutritional properties to help you get through—so you can work and live at your optimal level. Read more

Stress and High Cholesterol....

Stress can cause mental and emotional strain that can lead to physical symptoms, including raised blood pressure, anxiety and depression. High levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol in the bloodstream can cause plaques to form on the walls of the arteries, blocking blood flow to the heart. The symptoms of stress and high cholesterol levels have been linked to heart disease. Stress and high LDL cholesterol may also have a connection. Read more