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Health, Fitness and Beauty Articles External site linksCatching Daytime Z's: Benefits of NappingWith fast paced lived and hectic schedules it hard not to wonder if the kindergartners and college students have it right: who's to say it's not a smart idea to take a break in the middle of the day for a quick nap. Contrary to popular belief, naps are not simply a lazy day treat. Studies have ...Read On
Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty The Spice Of Life: Increasing the Benefits from Your Food With Healthful SpicesYou already know that there are specific foods that can contribute to better health. What you may not realize is that some of those spices in your cupboard may do the same. By spicing up your favorite foods with these superstar extras, you will boost your antioxidant and nutritional intake without ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty |
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A Reduced-Fat Fall: An Expert’s Tip of the TradeWith the fall season and the new school year starting, LIFamilies.com thought now is the perfect time to grab some expert advice on healthy eating habits and fall kitchen strategies. For a local blogger's expertise we turned to Gina over at www.skinnytaste.com for an article-interview collaboration ... Read On
Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Beyond the Gloss: Keeping Your Lips Silky SmoothWith the constant temperature fluctuation that come with the changing of the seasons you may find that, even on sunny days, your skin ends up feeling under the weather. One of the most sensitive areas you will find are your lips. Although you always gloss to keep them kissably smooth, you may find ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Feel Good Foods: Boosting Your Mood With Smart Food ChoicesIn a culture obsessed with eating, far too often we end up turning to food to make us feel better or for emotional support. After a bad day we’ll turn to a bowl of pasta and a bag of cookies, or we’ll stop at our favorite take-out spot and binge until we’re stuffed. In reality, though, when have ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Fall Forward Into Autumn ProduceAs the seasons change so, too, do the most fresh and readily available produce on the market. When the leaves start to change and the temperatures begin to drop, fresh new fall goodies start making their way to your local markets and hopefully to your pantry, as well. With all sorts of new ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Keep It Moving: Getting Children Up & ActiveWith Today’s modern technology many parents are finding themselves up against a new hurdle, which parents have never had to face (at large) before: having to push their children to be exactly that, children. With constant electronic stimulations and a tempting virtual world, modern children are not ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Don't Worry, Be Happy: Creating a Positive Every DayOne of our biggest blessings in life (which can also many times be considered a curse) is our wide range of emotions and the intensity and depth with which we are able to feel them. This can often be construed as a curse because more often than not we chose to feel and focus on the negative ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Buyers Beware: Fruit and Veggie ContaminationAmericans are trying to get healthy and are turning to fruits and vegetable to help do so. In the process they may be putting themselves, and their families, in greater risk. This year's results of the most contaminated fruits and vegetables are out, and you may be surprised by the outcome. An ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Sunny and Safe: Picking the Right SunscreenNow that the summer is here, bringing its longer days and sunny weather, it's safe to say you're glad to head outside and soak in those rays. As a health conscious consumer, I'm sure that sunscreen is already on your list of beach bag must haves, but it's important to know that the sunscreen that ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Thought for Food: Tips to Help Break Your Food AddictionIn a culture that is hyper-focused on food, it is almost impossible to not end up with one form food obsession or another. Some people are obsessive about eating healthy and living well. Their food obsession can actually be beneficiary to their health. For many others, though, they become food ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Reducing the Risk: Removing Sodium from Your DietMost consumers are working hard to make healthier, greener choices than they may have in times gone past. Low calories, low fat and sugar-free choices are now almost always readily available so that you can enjoy your favorites without eater's remorse. One nutritional element that is too often ... Read On |
One Hot Mama: Helping Moms Find Their Vixen Selves AgainAsk almost any mother and will get the same answer: once you have crossed over the threshold of motherhood it is hard to find your way back to the beautiful, sexy woman you once were. That beautiful, sexy woman will always be there, of course, but sometimes when in mommy mode that woman is hard to ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Celebrate the Hydrate: Keeping Up Your Water IntakeOne of the most important elements to sustaining human life is water. It's even suggested that the average person, who only maintains a minimal activity level, consumes at least 64 ounces of water a day. An astonishing feat, sometime it's hard to reach even half that goal in my daily life. There is ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Sleepy Foods: Snacks to Help You Get to SleepA good night’s sleep is not only important for a healthy mind and body, it’s also important to have successful, fulfilling days. When you don’t get a good night’s sleep it’s hard to have the energy to get up and going in the morning, let alone out and doing everything that needs to get done. ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Kicking the Habit:Tips to Help Quit SmokingWhat trends are hip today may very well be taboo tomorrow, and many times it is too late for us to change our minds about what we did yesterday. Maybe you don't love that little tattoo anymore. That bellybutton piercing isn't all that attractive anymore. What about that smoking habit? Did you ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Muscular Moves: Exercises to Help You Through Those a Gym-Free DayLet's face it; even with the best of intentions, there are those days that just fall flat. Many times, you're lucky that you got out of bed, let alone a full workout at the gym. You still have plenty of day left to fire up those muscles and set your heart pumping. Here are nine ways to feel good ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Where There Is a Will…: Strengthening Your Will PowerIn a world full of temptations, it is far too easy to give in to what looks, feels, and tastes good when it is so readily available. Take for example a new year's resolution of eating and living healthier. We all know this ambition, and many of us even set it as our goal this year. How easily do ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty The Couch Potato Killer: How Not Moving Really Affects Your LifeWe all know that television is bad for us. We are distracted and stagnant, and everyone loves to tell us how we could be better spending our time. Well there is a new study that may even reform the most avid of couch potatoes. What if you found out that every hour you spend in front of the TV ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Vaccination Cancelation: Chemicals Affecting the Body’s Response to VaccinationsIn our everyday lives we are exposed to many natural and synthetic chemicals that can have harmful effects on our systems, either now or in the future. Children are far from exempt from the effects of chemical exposure, and are being altered and exposed from the moment of conception. One of the ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty Warding off Colds: Fish Oil May Save Babies from Sick TimeExpectant moms try their very best to give their babies a head start before they are born. They watch what they eat, take vitamins and prenatal supplements, and, if it applies, cut out their favorite bad habits; i.e. smoking and drinking. A new study shows that there may be one more measure you can ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty A Healthy Appetite: Foods to Help Keep You Happy and Health This Flu SeasonYou already know the old saying that “you are what you eat,” but that saying may help you stay clean and clear during flu season this year. When it comes to flu/cold prevention, most of us already know the golden rules to keeping healthy: -Wash your hands constantly, and if you aren’t near a ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Health, Fitness & Beauty |
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