When the temperature drops, it is important to warm up properly before exercising to help prevent injuries and increase flexibility. Whether you’re in the gym or wrapping up for a brisk power walk outdoors, you should always warm up properly before beginning a workout. In cold weather, it’s well worth spending a bit of extra… Continue reading
For better fitness, swim like a fish
Swimming is easy on the body, and a great way to get fit. Aquatics are cardiovascular and strengthening all in one — and a great hot-weather exercise. What kid doesn’t love swimming? Water exercise is one of the best nonimpact fitness activities around, says the American Council on Exercise. Just about anybody can swim or… Continue reading
How to stimulate hair growth
We all love a full, thick and long hair. And why not, it is often seen as a sign of good health and vitality. Most people want to grow longer hair and more hair at a faster pace. Although hair grows only one-inch each month, this largely depends on various factors such as genetics, overall… Continue reading
Causes of thinning and hair loss
Before you go to the doctor worried about a major vitamin deficiency, take deep breaths. Hair loss is typically normal, especially in the fall months. Why? Read on. Everyone loses between 40 and 120 strands a day, depending on how much hair you have, your age and your hair’s growth cycle. People with fine hair… Continue reading
Court affirms electronic cigarettes as tobacco products
Smoking Everywhere, Inc. announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in its favor Thursday, affirming that the company’s electronic cigarette product is legally considered a tobacco product and cannot be regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a drug. Smoking Everywhere filed a lawsuit against the FDA… Continue reading
Home fitness equipment
Though gyms and fitness centers have become more and more sophisticated over the years, these aren’t the only places that you can get a total workout. As gyms have grown in popularity for the masses, so has home gym exercise. Along with the advancement in fitness equipment for gyms is a parallel advancement of equipment… Continue reading
If you like the look of bronzed skin?
Being born with pale practically see-through skin, I have always wanted to know what it was like to have the “kissed by the sun” look that tanning brings. Every summer I look down at my white skin slick with sunscreen instead of tanning oil and desire the ability to have golden skin instead of aching… Continue reading
Treatment for insomnia
Treatment for insomnia focuses on the reason why you don’t sleep well. If you have a medical problem, such as chronic pain, or an emotional problem, such as stress, treating that problem may help you sleep better. You may be able to sleep better by making some small changes. It may help to: – Go… Continue reading