How to Prevent Shin Splints When Running
Just recently, I went back to jogging as my cardio exercise. I have been out of shape for a very long time. The last time I remember, I was in college when I last hit…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why the Need to Have Your Breasts Checked
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society cannot emphasize enough the importance of self-check and getting a mammogram regularly. Did you know that every two seconds, somebody is diagnosed of having breast…
5 Beauty Hacks that Went Viral Online
Thanks to the Internet, everyone can now experiment with makeup and perform DIY beauty regimens at home. Many beauty tutorials became viral online. Here are five of the most popular beauty hacks to hit social…
Overexfoliation: Why You Need to Stop Scrubbing and Start Moisturizing
Ever since I learned how to make facial scrubs using sugar, sea salt, olive oil, almonds or finely crushed rice, I felt addicted to the “squeaky” clean feeling of my face. I would vigorously scrub…
5 Ways Yoga can Improve Your Health
Yoga keeps both body and mind healthy. It is fairly easy to perform even for beginners. It also gives practitioners the freedom to perform exercises at home or in a studio. For the common person,…
5 Diet Tips to Eliminate Bloating
Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling. Your stomach feels full despite feeling hungry. More importantly, you midsection looks a little too rounded because of the excess water and gas in your stomach. So what do you…
How to Determine If You Have Gluten Intolerance
A friend has been suffering from migraines and unexplained headaches for years. She had been to different doctors and despite the numerous treatments and medications given to her, her symptoms sadly did not go away….
The Dangers of Taking Vitamin D Supplements in Adolescents
Vitamins in all forms have been known to be beneficial for both children adults. We may not always eat nutritionally balanced diets, therefore, supplements can prevent vitamin deficiencies and diseases associated with them. For instance,…
Legionnaire’s Disease: Fast Facts
The recent outbreak of Legionnaire’s disease in South Bronx left 10 dead and 108 people battling the deadly disease. Health workers found 10 buildings with traces of Legionella bacteria. The list included cooling towers, courthouses,…
The Risks of Sitting Too Much: Why You Need to Get Up from the Couch Now!
You have probably heard many people say that sitting is the new smoking. Well, it seems like leading a sedentary lifestyle can indeed have ill effects to your health more than smoking. Numerous studies found…