WebMD.com By Brenda Goodman HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) -- It's a three-peat. For the third year in a row, the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is the fittest in America, according to the American College of Sports Medicine's annual rankings released Wednesday. "Minneapolis may be under snow for three months, but they capitalize on the resources that they have," said … [Read more...]
How To: Healthy Beauty Tips
It seems that these days everything is focused around beauty and all the miracle products that will tuck, suck, tone and revitalize. But what do you do when you don't have a budget set out for all the department store concoctions? Well, you look up how to do it naturally. Not only is it better for you and your skin, it's made of things that you can actually pronounce and it's less expensive! … [Read more...]
The Secret To Healthy Aging
Who doesn't want to stay young forever? We all have to get older, but no one wants to feel or look it. My Grandmother washed her face every night and moisturized it every morning before putting on her make up, and she looks fantastic- and is in her 80's, however she is feeling worse and worse as every day passes. So how do you keep yourself healthy in mind and body? Here are some tips for … [Read more...]
From The Couch To 5K: A Training Program
Getting off the couch (where I'm currently sitting) and running a 5K in the next three or four months seems like an impossible goal. But that's exactly what the new program Couch to 5K is about. I have never been a runner. I don't enjoy it and frankly I'm not built for it. Now granted if I were to run more, all of that might change, but I don't see myself doing this anytime in the … [Read more...]
Pets Can Boost Heart Health
Animals have been used for years as therapy aids and not only have promoted moral but have also lead to faster recovery. A new study has been put out by HealthDay that now shows owning a pet can boost heart health. THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- That four-legged friend of yours may be more than a companion -- he also may be boosting your heart health, experts say. An official statement … [Read more...]
Low Cost Ways To Update Home Security
With the world as crazy as it is, home security is pretty much on the fore front of everyone's mind. But what do you do when money is tight and you still want to make sure your family and home are safe? Bob Vila gives you a few tips and tricks to help you upgrade your home security on a budget. Window Shades Install window and door shadesthat make it difficult to see if someone is home. … [Read more...]
DIY Bird Feeder
I don't think there is anything lovelier than sitting on your front or back porch with your "cuppa" watching the birds eat and listening to them sing. I recently found this out before church one morning on my Aunt's back porch. It was awesome to see the different types of birds flitting around, singing songs to their friends and getting their fill of seeds and freeze dried worms. I enjoyed it … [Read more...]
8 Color Myths
There are statements out there concerning color that are true, there are some that have truth in them but have been tweeked here and there and then there are statements that are just plain untrue. A myth is something that has been spoken as a truth, mostly because who ever heard it thought it was, but is actually not entirely accurate. The myth: Blue is soothing. The truth: It depends on the … [Read more...]
7 Skills Kids With ADHD Need To Learn
ADHD is a disease that's been getting more and more coverage lately. Due to the help of ADD/ADHD activists, more understanding and patience has found it's way towards the disease that was so often misunderstood. Kids with ADHD know the things they need to do day in and day out, they just have a hard time doing it. You probably take some life skills for granted, like knowing when to wake up for … [Read more...]
Wake Up Your Home For Spring
Our in-laws came down for a visit last week. We're quite a bit further south than they are so when they returned home I immediately started seeing facebook posts pop up encouraging spring to make an appearance in their area. You're either in my position or in theirs, but either way, is your home ready for spring? If not, here are 10 ways Bob Vila suggests you start getting your home ready for … [Read more...]
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