Chronic anxiety is a common anxiety disorder that involves constant worry, nervousness and tension. It goes far beyond worrying about a work project or being nervous before a date. Chronic anxiety is an intense, persistent and excessive problem that can become extremely disruptive to a person’s everyday life, including his or her health. Anxiety causes…
We’ve all heard it before — added sugar is awful for you. Large quantities can wreak havoc on your health and lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. Despite the dangerous health consequences of consuming sugar, Americans are still eating it. Candy, sodas, ice cream treats, processed foods… The sugar addiction…
Are you guilty of people-watching? I know I am. A lot of us do it when we’re out in public places. It’s not hard to find yourself looking over at someone else and wondering why they’re acting the way they are. Not too many people will actually approach someone they see and apprehend them for…
When it comes to eating healthy, you probably don’t give much thought to the plate that holds your fruit and vegetables, or the cup you drink water from. Your dishware is most likely the product of your style and taste, bought to match the kitchen or give it a little color, but your dishes are…
Eating seasonal is important. It has many health and environmental benefits. Here are 5 green spring vegetables that you should be eating. Days are warming up and we are getting more sunlight during the day than before. As spring springs, it also makes spring vegetables bloom. Eating seasonally allows you to benefit most from foods…
You can turn your patio or balcony into an oasis with the addition of potted fruit trees. Fragrant flower blossoms, beautiful, waxy leaves and succulent fruit are the boons of a fruit-tree-lined balcony. Contact a local nursery to inquire about dwarf rootstock trees, a class of small fruit trees that grow well in pots. Different…