With culture shifting towards both parents contributing to running a household, the men folk also need to contribute in household chores and child upbringing while earning a respectful living. The challenges of work-family juggle faced by working fathers are typical. This generation of fathers remain...
Read MoreAn achy back makes it easy to blow off your workouts. But any doctor, physical therapist, or trainer will tell you that exercising is probably the best thing for your back: It can actually...
Read MoreRunning is a great exercise for burning fat and improving cardiovascular health. But some folks don’t enjoy it. Whether it’s because of bad knees or you just don’t like running...
Read MoreIf you’re hungry, you should be able to eat food and your hunger will subside. However, it’s not always quite that simple. Certain foods—even ‘healthy’ ones—can affect your...
Read MoreThere’s a lot of weight loss advice online. And following some of it can waste your time and money, or even worse, make you gain weight...
Read MoreWhen it comes to cleansing your body of harmful toxins, food really is the best medicine. You’ll be amazed to learn that many of your favorite foods also cleanse...
Read MoreShopping for health insurance can be a very daunting process, especially with all the terminology that is involved. Florida Blue has developed the following info-graphic around the 10 most...
Read MoreWhat you eat (free or at a discount) at your office is often not the healthiest for you. Here’s a short list of foods to avoid from 9 to 5 — and actually beyond office hours, too.
Read MoreIt’s not your imagination—some people really do get more tired during the summer months. Yawning in agreement? Keep reading for possible culprits.
Read MoreWhat do cursing, Beyonce and your favorite jeans have in common? According to research, they can all boost your workout in a major way.
Read MoreIf you’re over the age of 20, you’re probably gaining nearly a pound a year. In 2011, the New England Journal of Medicine released results from a decades-long study that found the average American adult gained 3.35 pounds every four years.
Read MoreEaster is coming. And as the weekend of April 5th nears, dieters will start to panic. Once those supermarket shelves are stacked sky-high with tasty Easter eggs, all we can think about is getting our next chocolate fix.
Read MoreThe average American gains one to two pounds every year during the holiday season. That may not sound like a lot, but it turns out that, despite our best intentions, those extra pounds tend to stay put in the new year. Multiply a small annual holiday weight gain by a lifetime....
Read MoreGuilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 10 tips for losing your'e post Thanksgiving pounds. Like drink more water people often mistake thirst for hunger, so next time you feel like noshing, reach for water first. Drinking also helps you feel full.
Read MoreA low-carbohydrate diet is better for losing weight and may also be better for lowering the risk of heart disease than a low-fat diet, according to a new study. While low-carb diets have outperformed other diets when it comes to weight loss.
Read MoreI'm terrible at trying to meditate -- I can never shut off my brain or sit still!" Sound familiar? You know practices like mindfulness meditation are good for you, but they just seem so counter to our 20-tabs-open-at-a-time lifestyle that it's hard to imagine where to start. We asked Marianela Medrano, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor and member of the American Counseling Association, for help.
Read MorePre-workout, I’ve noticed there are certain things that work for me: a banana with peanut butter, plenty of water the night before, gentle stretching. But your post-workout ritual is just as important as your pre. Cycle House instructor Brandon Mills has these three very important post-intense workout must-dos that can help prevent soreness, fatigue, and dehydration.
Read MoreWe’re not miracle-workers, but when the bikini countdown is officially on, there are some last minute hacks to putting your best body forward. See how to tackle everything on the fly, from banishing bumps and bruises to nipping bloat in the bud.
Read MoreAccording to Hector Lopez, active women who run and exercise regularly are six to eight times more likely than similarly active men to suffer an ACL or ligament injury. Why? The angle of a woman's pelvis puts her knee in a position that can place an abnormal amount of strain on theligaments in her leg.
Read MoreIt always sneaks up on you; one minute you're surrounded by chocolates on Valentine's Day, then before you can say "I'm going on a diet" you're suddenly accepting invites to beach barbecues and pool parties.
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