General Health

Sadly, the air we breathe inside our homes is often of poorer quality than the air outdoors. This is due to indoor allergens, cleaning products, paint, and many other potentially harmful substances found indoors. Although good air quality is extremely important for all households, those with small children, elderly individuals, and people with breathing difficulties need extra attention.

A 1999 study by the Department of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine, determined that a long commute will negatively impact your ability to sleep. More than 70% of the tired commuters that took part in the study reported that they had napped on the train to work. Over 50% of the sample group reported difficulty sleeping and lengthy commutes were also associated with high blood pressure, exhaustion, and stress. The study was conducted with the help of 21,000 US commuters, taking the train to work or school.

SIX WAYS TO MANAGE THOSE ANNOYING ‘WEEKEND HEADACHES’
Sound familiar?
You've had a busy, stressful, week and now you're looking forward to the weekend, with two whole days of relaxation and recreation. But you wake up on Saturday with a crushing headache-and that derails your plans.

A review of seven studies on chocolate’s health benefits has shown how a love of the stuff could cut the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and strokes.

If you spend a lot of time using a computer, you’re sure to notice a few aches and pains pop up from time to time. Eye strain, sore neck, back, or arm muscles, and maybe even carpal tunnel syndrome are just a few of the problems that can develop from looking at a computer monitor, typing on a keyboard, or using a mouse for hours on end.

Children are seeing fewer sugary, fatty foods advertised on TV, but unhealthy fare still makes up the bulk of food commercials they see, a new study suggests.
What's more, researchers found, children were actually seeing more fast-food commercials in 2009 compared with six years earlier.
 

Not just a great source of lean protein, turkey also helps to guard against bone fractures. It's rich in the amino acid tryptophan, which the body uses to synthesize serotonin.

The ways in which we stand, sit and even lie in bed affect every aspect of our health and well-being. Unfortunately, bad habits slumping in front of the television at the end of a busy day for example - are all too easy to acquire.

Along with improving your mood daylight may help restore your circadian rhythms (sleep-wake cycles) and overall brain function scientists speculate.

It's time for a change! During this 21-Day Cleanse we will purge our bodies of toxins and stagnant energy, allowing us to feel healthier and more vibrant, have more clarity in all areas of our lives, and just have an overall sense of well being and satisfaction.

When you drink more than you should, you normally get a hangover the next day. Hangover is a very popular condition, especially for teenagers and the teenagers at heart. While the scientific world is still busy finding out the main cause of hangovers, people who have actually experienced them have found out a lot of cures.

 Following the Mediterranean lifestyle is one of the biggest craze these days. A number of studies have proven that living like the people of Southern Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain and Cyrpus will make you live longer.

Resolution #1 Get Started with Yoga

Any time is a great time to follow your heart and try something new or make a change. From learning how to crochet to stepping into that first yoga class, for me, 2011 is about putting thought into action.