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Get Inspired by Love: Rick and Dick Hoyt (VIDEO)
The love that this father-son team share is sure to inspire anyone who hears about them. Take a few minutes to watch this inspirational video to see how love can change the lives of two people and affect the world. Let Rick and Dick Hoyt take you on their journey of marathons, triathlons, and [...]
15 Painless Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings
Americans have a love affair with sugar, which is a major culprit contributing to our obesity epidemic. While the recommended daily allowance for sugar set forth by the American Heart Association is 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men, the average person consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, most of it is added sugar in processed foods. [...]
4 Reasons to Laugh More
Laughter is a common part of daily life. When you watch comedies, hear a funny joke, and are having a good time, you laugh. L.M. Montgomery, author of the Anne of Green Gables series, once said, "Life is worth living as long as there's a laugh in it." Laughing does even more than make life worth living. You've heard [...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Use an Exercise Ball at the Office
Working in an office has certain benefits — potluck day, doughnuts in the conference room, getting paid to surreptitiously surf the internet — but it also has its downsides. A recent study by CareerBuilder found that 55 percent of Americans who work in an office said they were overweight, and 56 percent of those attributed their overweight state primarily to [...]
Hunger on the Diet?
Slight hunger while on Phase 2 of the diet is a common side effect and is normal... We’ve found three main reasons for hunger on the diet. Here are some solutions we’ve found that help the most.DRINK! It’s the first week of the VLCD and your body is just getting used to the diet. Solution: Drink more liquid (diet-safe [...]
5 Areas to Improve to Lower Your Risk of Health Problems
Health issues can put a damper on this parade called life, but there are many things that you can do to lessen or prevent many health conditions. Check out these seven risk factors that contribute to many health issues, and consider making small and/or large changes to your lifestyle to lower your chances of the many diseases present in [...]
How to Fall (And Stay) Asleep
Are you lying awake until 2 am to FINALLY fall asleep and get a whole 1 hour in before you are awake again…and then DRAGGING into work the next day? Insomnia is a frustrating and potentially health-damaging condition that's typically marked by an inability to fall or stay asleep. Acute insomnia is occasional difficulty sleeping, while chronic insomnia occurs at [...]
7 Ways to Break Bad Eating Habits
Improving your diet can help you to lose weight, reduce the risk of illness and give you a greater sense of well-being. Many people believe that living on a healthy diet also means giving up all the foods they enjoy, but it's often small changes that make a difference. Breaking some of your bad eating habits can help control [...]
20 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
Vinegar's ancient roots go back to around 5,000 BC, when it was made by letting wine ferment in peace until it could stink up a room faster than a pack of flatulent dogs. This concoction was initially used as a preservative for food, but eventually, its medicinal qualities came to light. It's been put to good use for good [...]
Diet Side Effects Explained: Rash
Some people find themselves with a rash or other slight skin irritation shortly after starting their round on the diet. This is nothing to worry about, but does need some explaining.The diet works by helping your body to cleanse itself from all the bad fats, preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, pollution and other harmful toxins. Our skin is an [...]