Having a pet around is an absolute blessing. Have you ever considered recruiting your pet to join you in your exercise program? Pets can actually help you stay motivated and stick with an exercise regimen if you bring them along the next time you jog, walk or even use the treadmill. We all know that exercising isn’t exactly the most fun part of a diet program. Exercising can seem like work and it’s hard to get motivated […]
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There are “feel good” foods that are exceptionally good for your mind and your body.Whether you’re a college student facing finals week or a senior citizen concerned about memory loss and lack of concentration, you’ll benefit from knowing which foods to eat that will give you a memory boost. Foods that are good for your mind usually contain “tryptophan,” a chemical that controls the all-important […]
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Stress can be caused by a lot of things – from work issues to financial situations. It’s a normal reaction every human experiences in situations they were not prepared for. Sometimes, though, stress can be caused by simple situations – such as consuming certain food items that wreak havoc on your body and emotions. Here are some foods that can cause stress when you eat too much of them: Caffeine is well-known as a stimulant. When you’re […]
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In today’s world of computers, television, social media and mobile phone apps all spewing out information to us and overloading our brains, it’s no wonder that we have trouble remembering things. It’s sometimes difficult for us to concentrate on the task at hand because of bells, whistles and other modern noisemakers. We’re also under pressure to multi-task – and tax our brains by going from one job to another and expecting to do them all perfectly. It […]
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