How to keep a hygienic cooking space
Dish towels Preliminary research presented at the recent American Society of Microbiology meeting found that after a month of use, about half of the 100 kitchen towels tested were contaminated with pathogens with the potential to cause food poisoning, including E. coli. What to do about it: Only use cloth kitchen towels to dry-clean […]
The Surprisingly Easy Move That Can Make You Happier and Increase Your Energy
You may have heard that sitting too much is bad for your health, mainly because the lack of movement translates to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions. To add insult to injury, it turns out that spending your day hunched over a computer also has major ramifications for your mental […]
Brain Boosting Activities To Increase Brain Power And Concentration
If you don’t keep your mind active, your brain can lose some of its functionality as you age, which causes memory loss, brain fog, and even Alzheimer’s, studies show. A well-stimulated brain elevates your mood, which helps you feel better on the insidBrain-training efforts designed to improve working memory can also boost scores in general problem-solving […]
Start Feeling Better Right Now
If life is wearing you down, a few manageable changes can give you an instant lift. From eating the right foods to shifting your mindset, these strategies are designed to help boost mood, fight fatigue, and combat stress. Read on to start channeling more positive energy your way. Get in 30 Minutes of Enjoyable Exercise, […]
8 Habits That Lower Energy
Stuck in a midday slump? Here are 8 energy-zapping habits which you can change today. Eating too much sugar.While sweet treats are the obvious culprit, refined carbohydrates like white bread, white rice, crisps, and cereal are a major source of sugar too. This type of simple sugar is digested quickly by the body, causing a […]
Athletic Shoes for Your Workout
Healthy Lifestyle Tip: Athletic Shoes for Your Workout Choosing the right workout shoes is as important for your foot health as it is for your performance. A quick tip to check a shoe’s stability before you buy: Bend the shoe, holding it at both ends. It should bend naturally behind where the ball of the […]
High-Protein Vegetables
Check out which vegetables provide an extra protein boost. We’ve put together a list of the eight vegetables that provide the most protein. Soybeans With more protein than any other bean variety, cooked soybeans have about 28 grams per cup, roughly the amount of protein that can be found in 150 grams of chicken. More […]
How Exercise Improves Mood
Sure, exercise is good for your body, but did you ever think about how it could boost your mood? Science backs up the premise that regular exercise actually boosts your mood and makes you a more joyful person. When you workout intensely, physiological changes take place in your body that increase the feeling of happiness. […]
The Best Way to End the Day
The Best Way to End the Day: 5 Things to Do Before You Go to Sleep You know that moment between going to bed and falling asleep? Some watch movies, read a book, force their eyes to close, plan and worry about tomorrow, or think about the things they had to do today but […]
Post-Workout Habits to Make
After sweating it out at the gym, the last thing you want is to undo your hard work. Here are the essential workout habits to keep you in check—in fitness, mind, and healthy eating. Do: Drink Water It’s easy to leave the gym and be tempted by the coffee shop or deli around the […]
