We know exercise is good to lower our blood pressure, but the motivation to exercise can sometimes be so difficult. So, take a bath instead! Researchers have found many of the same benefits in a hot bath as low-intensity aerobics. After a few minutes your heart rate will rise, and you’ll feel hot – it’s…
Whenever you have a pill to take, you need liquid to swallow it down with. But did you know you might be using the wrong type of drink to chase them with? A new study found that no matter if you take pills at morning, noon, or night, to wash it down with water only.…
You try to eat healthy as a general rule – but there’s something you can be doing that’ll help you out even further – and it all depends on the order you eat your foods. No matter what you do, eat starchy and sugary stuff last. There’s real science behind it – it helps if…
Sweating – it’s something that we all do. But apparently, simply wearing antiperspirant isn’t enough – it’s when you apply it. And while you probably do it in the morning before you get dressed, come to find out that’s wrong! It should be at night before bed! Antiperspirant does just that – it prevents you…
Now that it’s getting much warmer, do you find yourself sweating a bit more than normal? If you find that no matter the temperature that you sweat more than you’d like, there are a few steps you can take to curb it: First – change what you eat – spicy food make us sweat, but…
You wake up in the morning and you have a cup of coffee. That’s how your day starts – but, instead of having that first cup right away, if you give yourself some time, it may be better for you. Caffeine delay is a new trend – it’s where you wait an hour or so…
As the days are longer, we’re more active than ever. But to keep active and stay active, you want your heart to be healthy to keep up with everything that you’re doing. The American Heart Association has some tips on how to have a heart-healthy summer: Stay Hydrated – water is best, but plenty of…
Coming off a three-day holiday weekend, you probably felt like you ate way too much – I know I had too many hot dogs – but after you overeat, what should you do? Because, you know it’s going to happen again next holiday. Nutritionists say don’t immediately change your eating habits or fast – the…
The holiday weekend is nearly here, so there’s a good chance you’ll be going to a barbecue – or two or three! But how do you stay healthy when you’re tempted by hamburgers and hot dogs? The best thing to do is come up with a plan first – if you’ve got dietary restrictions, call…
You’ve heard it before – “Never go to bed angry.” There’s actually some scientific truth to that old adage – and it’s not just conflict issues you may have with a significant other or member of your household. A new study shows if you can resolve issues sooner, or at least start to talk about…