As a parent, “sick day” is a thing of the past. When you’re a stay at home mom, you’re not even sure the word sick is in your vocabulary unless you’re talking about your children. So how do you manage your down days while still taking care of your kids? Make it easy for the kids to help themselves: put snacks and juice boxes on easy to reach shelves so that when tummies get hungry they can … [Read more...]
Smokers Loose About 10 Years of Life Compared to Non-Smokers
Most diseases out there tend to effect one set of people differently than others, it’s just how it is. MS, drinking and melanoma effect men and women differently. There is now a study out there that shows there is something that has taken equality seriously. Research has now confirmed that women who smoke are just as likely to die of lung cancer and other smoking related diseases as men. It … [Read more...]
Keep Your Stress Under Control
Inviting a friend over to help can be extremely helpful. They can put some unbiased perspective on their use or beauty. So invite someone you trust over for some tea, snacks and a de-cluttering party. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’ve got stress. You’ve got too much on your plate, deadlines to meet, people who are counting on you, places to be, things to do! Our … [Read more...]
Food Myths Busted
The Chew- Food Myths Video Food myths busted in this funny video from the Chew. Is trail mix a healthy snack alternative? Should you avoid dairy when dieting? Instead of going for full sweetened drinks should you reach for the diet sodas? You can find out those answers here. … [Read more...]
Heart Health- Healthy Living
Your whole body works together to keep you moving. When one of them goes on the fritz you’re down for the count. Your heart is at the center of it all, pumping the blood to your other parts with a rhythm that is music to any doctor’s ears. Keeping your heart health is surprisingly simple. Get Exercise. Adults need at least 30 minutes of exercise a day five or more days a week. Don’t get … [Read more...]
Want to live to 100? Try These Foods
If you want to live to see the century mark in years, there may be some help in the things you decide to eat! Of course it is important that you regularly exercise and get plenty of rest. Though this article deals with giving some healthy eating tips, stress and genetics have a great deal to do with how long you will live. According to Health.com, you should never skimp on the vegetables. … [Read more...]