How frustrating is it when you realize that you have to get up and do something, you walk into the next room and completely forget what it is you were doing? For most people this has probably happened at least once or twice a day. So how can people remember things easier without having to [...]
I will hesitantly admit that while watching dancing shows on TV, I have been caught trying to bust out a move or two in my own living room. Although my efforts traditionally result in me injuring some part of my body, there are a number of people who have gotten involved in dance programs around [...]
According to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation an estimated 65% of Americans deal with sleep problems at least a few days a week. A bad night sleep can lead to an array of issues, aside from the obvious sluggish day at work; other health problems that can ensue from lack of sleep [...]
Our bodies are comprised of thousands of strands of DNA, which are responsible for who we are physically, mentally, and emotionally. Certain traits that we possess have been passed down from our parents through genetics such as eye color, disposition, and body type. Genetics are also responsible however, for transferring a number of unhealthy traits [...]
According to a new study conducted by the Environmental Working Group, a Washington-based nonprofit organization, sunscreen may not be effectively protecting people from harmful UV rays.
Most people choose a sunscreen based on the SPF number that is found on the front of the bottle. But the SPF, which protects against UVB rays says nothing about [...]
Everyone loves to snack on those high-calorie junk food delicacies that can lead to an ultimately unhealthy diet, and severe health issues such as heart disease, and obesity. In order to avoid the dangerous traps that lure us into these harmful eating habits here are 5 tips to abide by:
1.) Did you know that [...]
I have been around diabetes all my life. Although I myself don’t have it, my father was a diabetic for a little over 40 years and I learned about the disease and its dangers vicariously through him. Sadly, the number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, up about 3 million [...]
The hardest part of dealing with a problem is first admitting that you have one. When people think of addiction, the first substances that come to their minds are alcohol, marijuana and cocaine, notably some of the most popular abused drugs in the nation. But what about those addictions that are more commonly ignored and [...]
At 11:30 a.m on April 29, 2008 at the 400 block of Fayetteville Street, the Million Step March (MSM) will be marching into Raleigh, NC. The event is being sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, but everyone is invited to attend. The goal of the Million Step March is [...]
The Value of Your HealthYou may have financial security and fulfilling personal relationships, but without good health, it can be almost impossible to truly enjoy them There is nothing in the world more important than your health and the health of your family. Finding an affordable health insurance policy that gives you the benefits you [...]
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