From hands to hair to clothes to food, keeping things as clean as possible is a very basic, and very essential, part of staying healthy. But do you really know the what’s, how’s and how often’s of cleaning up? How Often Should You Wash…Your Face? Dirt, oil, sweat, makeup and bacteria can prevent your skin […]
According to the World Health Organization, most of the world’s population (58%) spends one-third of their adult life at work. And if you’re like most people, nearly half of that time is spent in a meeting. Unfortunately, many meetings tend to not always be as productive as they could be, mostly due to disorganization and […]
Dads, and men in general, aren’t exactly well known for always taking great care of themselves. But, when you think about it, every man owes it to himself and to his family to stay healthy…he’s a necessary part of the team, so why not hang around a little longer? Here are some super-quick tips to […]
Office germs are kinda everywhere. According to Time, an organization called Kimberly-Clark Professional conducted a study of office cleanliness – researchers swabbed nearly 5,000 surfaces in office buildings. The swabs were then analyzed with an ATP meter, a device commonly used to assess sanitary conditions by measuring levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is a […]
Men: if you carry your phone in your pants pocket, you may want to stop. According to new research, cellphone exposure may not only affect male fertility, but even sperm viability. In the study, when men had no exposure to cellphones, 50 percent to 85 percent of their sperm had a normal ability to move […]
Nearly 30 million Americans had diabetes as of 2012, according to a new federal government study. That’s over 9% of the population, or 1 in 10 people. The number rose from 26 million in 2010 to 29 million. Also, one in every four people with diabetes don’t know they have it, according to the report […]
Hundreds of things can trigger allergic reactions and asthma. And more than 50 million Americans have some type of allergy, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and about 25 million Americans have asthma, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number one thing to help fight […]
Blacks, as well as others who tend to have darker complexions, don’t have to worry about sunscreen – the higher levels of melanin in their skin is enough to protect them from potentially-harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Right? Wrong. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and while whites tend to get […]
Self-esteem, very simply, is your honest opinion of yourself. Doctors say that while the topic of self-esteem and self-confidence is often explored with children, many adults underestimate the importance of boosting their own feelings of self-worth. Many factors can help shape self-confidence, which is developed in early childhood. These factors can include your family, school, […]
You know that bowl of sugar packets on your table? There’s a white one, a blue one, a yellow one, a pink one…and now, a new color will probably be showing up soon. The FDA recently approved a new artificial sugar substitute called advantame (which doesn’t have a brand-name yet, such as Splenda or Equal), […]
No, not all vegetarians are healthy, just like not all meat-lovers are a steak knife away from a heart attack. However, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, there are definitely advantages to vegetarianism, such as limited risks of: Heart disease Colorectal, ovarian, and breast cancers Diabetes Obesity Hypertension Why? A healthy vegetarian diet […]
Summer beauty doesn’t have to be a difficult thing to master. In fact, the right summer beauty tips can actually make you look healthy and gorgeous…in less time. Water, Water Everywhere Aside from a proper diet and consistent workouts, water is a beauty must that you cannot live without. Healthy beauty comes from within, so […]