Archive for January, 2010

Use Sunscreen Everyday – Even During The Winter

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

It is common knowledge that anyone going out into the sun in summer should wear sunscreen but many people don’t consider that when they go outside during the winter. Even in the winter skin is exposed to UVA and UVB rays and we are more apt to stay out in the open longer when the [...]

Manage Your Stress Like A Pro

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

We all have stress in our lives and how we deal with it will have an affect on our outlook on life and on our long term health prospects. In order to help your body cope with stress, it’s important to eat healthy meals and drink sensibly. Many people turn to alcohol and food abuse [...]

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Caffeine

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Caffeine is classified by the FDA and generally recognized as safe and there has been no evidence produced that shows caffeine to be harmful to health. The American Medical Association holds a similar view as long as the substance is consumed in moderation.
It has become a common belief that moderation and common sense when ingesting [...]

“Healthy” Snacks That Aren’t Good For You

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

We’ve all been taught to believe that yogurt is very good for us and in truth; the plain yogurt has a lot to offer us including calcium, protein and even healthy bacteria. It is basically pretty good in the calorie counting department as well, however most of us won’t eat plain yogurt, we want the [...]