There is no magic bullet to fitness. You have to make some lifestyle tweaks, including eating healthily, exercising regularly, staying hydrated, and getting adequate sleep. When it comes to exercising, you must work smart. You should also bear in mind that not all workouts are designed the same. Some tend to be more effective than…
What if I told you I had a secret to share that could create a total body transformation in just 4 minutes? No, I’m not trying to sell you a collection of DVDs or some phoney wraps that break after one use. Instead, what I’ve got to share with you today is a single exercise…
Your eyes are the windows to your soul. They not only allow you to see but they allow others to see inside you, to guess at your thoughts and desires. However, many people may feel unhappy with their eyes. Wrinkles, heavy eyelids, and dark circles due to lack of sleep, weight gain, or aging can…
While running is a popular form of cardio, it can be especially hard on the joints. There are actually a ton of exercises to burn calories and help reduce fat that are even more effective than running! If you’re looking to step up your workout routing, try one of these fat-burning moves! 1. Burpees There…
Did you know there’s actually an entire institute in America dedicated to research on stress? It’s that big of a problem. And it’s not hard to see why when you look at statistics from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. According to their findings, 40% of all workers in the nation report their job as being…
It’s no secret that exercise is beneficial to your health. Walking, biking, yoga, lifting weights… Getting your heart rate pumping is a great way to burn calories, improve cardiovascular health and stay in shape. Not only does exercise improve your physical health, but it can have great affects on your mental health as well. Your…
If you’re a bit obsessed with multitasking like I am, you know how imperative it is to being more than one thing at a time. It keeps you busy and productive, and it’s super time-efficient! Working out is one of those areas where I can’t really practice my multitasking skills. My heart rate is elevated…
It’s easy to get stuck thinking that eating for weight loss is all about reduction. Sure, common knowledge seems to state that simply eating less is the way to go. But that’s a bit misleading. You see, not all foods are the same when it comes to weight loss. In fact, a major part of…
It is great to keep fit and get all of the benefits of regular exercise, but whether you are just someone who likes to be active and stay in shape or you are interested in becoming a fitness professional and doing fitness qualifications and courses, it can be a good idea to sometimes think about…
There are few careers as noble and important as nursing. This is a key field in healthcare where you must have the perfect balance of expert medical knowledge along with compassion and communication skills which can make it a challenging yet highly rewarding job. Nursing is also highly competitive and it can be hard to…
Injuries to your person can happen at any time in your life and are often unexpected, inconvenient, and disruptive. While you’re less and less likely to experience an injury as a result of another’s negligence – stricter health and safety legislation has seen to that – you’re not protected completely from these unlucky or unpleasant…
The body’s circulation system is responsible for sending blood, oxygen and nutrients through the body. When blood flow to a specific part of the body is reduced, symptoms of poor circulation can arise. Poor blood circulation is most common in the extremities, such as the arms and legs. The most common causes of poor circulation…
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that helps control the reward and pleasure centers in the brain. It helps regulate movement and emotional responses, enabling the brain to see rewards and move toward them. Dopamine provides enjoyment and reinforcement to motivate a person to do or continue doing certain activities that provide pleasure. It’s a key factor…
Experiencing pain or other symptoms without knowing the cause can be frustrating. A herniated disc is something that many people overlook. The spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. The bones are cushioned by discs which protect them by absorbing the shocks from daily activities such as…
We’ve all heard it, said it and felt it: “I feel bloated.” Feeling bloated is the worst, isn’t it? It can make finding something to wear more difficult, lower your self-esteem and make you feel uncomfortable throughout the day. Bloating can happen for a number of reasons, but the good news is: most of the…