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Energy in a Pinch: The Facts on Energy Drinks
With highly suggestive names like Full Throttle, Monster, Red Bull, Rock Star or Amp, it's not surprising that energy drink market has hit a high, especially with teens and the college set. These bottled beverages are available at grocery stores, convenience stores, and even bars. But is the energy hype real? And more importantly, are these drinks safe? Read more…
How Do You Lose Weight?
There are certain things when losing weight that need to be done on a consistent basis if you want to have any chance at weight loss and shedding those extra pounds. Read more…
Fantastic Fibers: The Health Benefits of Fiber in the Diet
Including more fiber in your diet is a crucial step towards a healthier lifestyle. From oatmeal to berries, the ways to creatively include this nutrient are countless. Despite the benefits, North Americans consume less than 50% of the required daily fiber amount to maintain intestinal health. Read more…
The Health Benefits of Wolfberries
Despite its intimidating name, the wolfberry certainly is winning dietary praise. Because the wolfberry contains significant amounts of our body's daily nutrient needs, including carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fiber, this berry is vying for honors as the most nutritious plant food on Earth. Read more…
A Comprehensive Wedding Planning Guide 
Congratulations on your engagement. Now that you have said yes, it's time to start planning your big day for "I do". Planning your wedding should be a fun and exciting time, so make the most of it. It can also be stressful if you don't know where to start. This handy guide will help you get your planning off to a good start. Read more…
Gym Vocabulary
So you've got a gym membership and you've printed a great new program off the internet. You're basically ready to rock and roll. . . Or maybe not? Before you get your program started, this article will help you quickly and easily understand "gym talk" — the most common words used that you actually need to know. Read more…
How to Apply Makeup
Playing with makeup can be great fun. It can also be a terrible disaster, especially if you don't know what you are doing — you could end up looking like Frankenstein’s ugly sister. Get the basics right, first time. Read more…
Clothes Shopping Tips: Be a Super Shopper
Wouldn't it be great to have your own personal shopper? Someone who can go through all the items in a store and pick out exactly what you want without any hassle? Well, you can be this person too. Read more…
Components of a Good Fitness Program
Whether you are designing a fitness program yourself, or have a trainer doing the nitty gritty, there are certain components that separate a good fitness program from a complete fitness flop. Read more…
Body Types: The Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph
While the ectomorph body type is one that is classified as being relatively thin, the endomorph is categorised by a body shape that is soft and round. A mesomorph, on the other hand, has the ability to gain muscle quickly and can lose fat weight when a healthy, low fat, high protein diet is followed. Read more…
Fragrance Tips: How to Choose a Fragrance that Suits You
Fragrances can make you feel fresh and even help you turn a few heads. Learn how to correctly apply fragrances for maximum scent effect. Read more…
Mental Illness Linked to Modern Diet
Mental illness is reaching epidemic levels. The World Health Organization claims that mental health problems "are fast becoming the number-one health issue of the 21st century". New research reveals there might be a link between the modern diet and mental health problems. Read more…
Healthy Eating Habits: Six is for Successful Eating
You'd think that after years of eating, you would have learned a thing or two about munching down on food by now. However, there is one myth that still clouds many a dining room. I'm talking about the one that says you should only eat three times a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner and not eat in between. Read more…
Cardio Health: Adding Variety to Your Cardio Routine
Keeping up with cardiovascular exercise over a long period of time involves finding new ways to enjoy your workouts and to challenge yourself — both physically and mentally. In fact, pushing yourself to try new activities is critical to prevent plateaus in progress, boredom, and burnout. Read more…
Cellulite: What It Is, What Causes It, and How to Get Rid of It
Cellulite is an unflattering expression that was coined in European salons and spas of the 1970's to describe deposits of dimpled fat found on the thighs and buttocks of 90% of women, and some men. Read more…
The Food Pyramid: Its History, Purpose, and Effectiveness
This article traces the history of the USDA Food Pyramid and the U.S. government's attempts to give consumers healthy food choices. Many mistakes are illustrated, but the effort is celebrated as a genuine desire to assist Americans to be healthier. Read more…
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