May 1, 2010
- THE REAL ATHLETE
We often picture athletes as trim people clad in sporty get-ups, feet fitted with the latest running shoes, and under strict training for an upcoming sports event. Without these things, we hardly think of anyone as an “athlete.”
- Loneliness Survival Tips
In reality, it is really you who can determine and plot a way out of being lonely. It can take a lot of practice and patience, however, so you might want to start with the following suggestions.
- Home Work
When it comes to choosing a nursing home for a beloved family member you owe it to them and to yourself to become informed and do your research. Make quality of care your uppermost consideration.
- STRESS AND LIFE SITUATIONS
Stress begins when a particular event disorients you and knocks you out of balance. You are nudged or shoved into an unbalanced state and need to
right yourself. This life situation could be a change in temperature, a threat from another person, death of a loved one, or some other change in your life to which you need to adapt. We all know, however, that the same situation presented to different people may result in different reactions. That is because different people will interpret the situation differently. This is termed their ‘cognitive appraisal’ and can be controlled. - Heart Ache
Immediate attention is critical to surviving a cardiac event. But how do you know whether to head for the hospital or your bathroom medicine cabinet? A guide to making the distinction between heartburn and heart attack.
- Rid of Your Chronic Lateness
Nip the nasty habit at the bud, before it becomes a full-blown rose and pricks everyone with its thorns. You could be on your way to being everyone’s least favourite person. And, surely, you don’t want that to happen. People have lost jobs, money and meaningful relationships because of their chronic lateness.
- Racket Ball
Looking for a fun and novel way to ratchet up your heart rate and improve your forehand? Cardio tennis is a fast-paced group activity set to music and designed to make you sweat your way to fitness.
April 15, 2010
- Eat Smart Not Less !!!!
All foods fall under 3 categories: protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Your hands can be very useful in estimating appropriate portions. When planning a meal, use the following portion
sizes as a guide. - Maximize Your Fitness Experience
Proper preparation for a new fitness program is necessary in order to achieve the best fitness results possible. The following tips will help you to stay consistent and achieve any fitness goals you set out to achieve.
April 1, 2010
- Trim That Tummy (mp3 Audio)
You can’t see your feet beyond your waistline. And yes, it hurts to know that you have tripled your pounds in the last five years. Your worst nightmare would be facing a flight of stairs and reaching the second floor all out of breath.
- Vitamins In Your Diet
Vitamins are organic compounds that help maintain normal body functions, such as reproduction, growth and cell repair. Our body cannot produce vitamins, so we need to obtain them from other sources. Most of the vitamins we need come from the food we eat, except for two: vitamin D, which the body acquires when exposed to sunlight, and vitamin K, which is made by the bacteria in our intestines.
- 5 Qualities of a Successful Marriage
Is marriage a blessing or a curse? For many married people who are having problems with their spouse, marriage is considered “a regretful act.” Here are some important qualities of a successful marriage.
- Home Suite Home
They’re popularly called the boomerang generation-young adults who return to the nest hoping to establish a sound financial situation before setting out to conquer the world. It can be a good thing-or a not-so-good thing. What do you do when the chicks come home to roost?
- 3 Keys To a Peaceful Sleep
Having sleep is very important to us. It is very essential because sleep gives us the required energy to live another stressful day. Here are some tips that will help you achieve a peaceful sleep.
- Ladies First
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women and men in the U.S. And for women, incidences of lung cancer deaths have risen dramatically over the past 40 years. Are women more susceptible to lung cancer than men? What every woman should know about preventing this deadly disease.
- Your Thoughts Control Your Actions
Did you know your thoughts control what happens to you? That’s right. There have been many books written on thought and how powerful it is. Thoughts do affect us in so many ways. Thoughts help us create the reality we experience. Whether that experience is good or bad, all of it is determined by our thoughts.
- Work-From-Home Jobs VS Running a Home Business
It’s high time to clear the air about working from home. Working from home is actually not just about setting up shop in the comfort of your home and tackling just whatever task you would like to work on. There is a distinct line between operating a home business and working at home.
- WORKING STIFF
Hours spent chained to a desk or hunched over a computer can make you tense and sore. Stretching techniques to practice at your desk and help relieve the strain.
March 23, 2010
- “Fat-and-Happy”… Is It True? Study Tells All…
[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. ]
Ever heard the phrase, “Fat-n-Happy?”…
Of course you have. We used to refer to obese guys as a “jolly fat-man”… or perhaps someone who is overweight as “fat-n-happy”.
March 18, 2010
- My Medical Emergency; This Happened Today
[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. ]
Sometimes you have to nearly lose it all to realize what you truly have.
