You know that the best thing you can drink is water. But, if you’re bored of water, there are a few other beverages that are nearly as healthy. Topping the list is decaffeinated coffee or tea. Caffeine free is better as it can leave you dehydrated. Coconut water is loaded with electrolytes like potassium and…
You know that some form of regular exercise is good for your health – a longer life, stronger muscles, better posture, improved sleep – but while some can’t wait to get a workout in, others hate to hit the gym. It’s never too late to get moving, you just need the motivation! But where to…
Spring’s around the corner, and you might be looking to start working on that beach body. But if you want to help prevent gaining a few pounds, there’s something easy that you can do – weigh yourself every day. A pound or two isn’t something to obsess about, but just weighing daily can really help…
Exercise isn’t the most fun thing in the world, and if you’re doing it for weight-loss, it feels like a chore – but like most things, if you keep at it, eventually you’ll start to like it. But how long will that take? For most of us it takes a few months of regular exercise…
Some of us like sleeping with the TV on, others want it off – and it can cause problems for a couple that can’t agree on which way to go. But a new study shows that those who prefer it off just might be in the right. They scanned the brains of those in the…
After the last two years, now more than ever, workers are taking more mental health days – it’s a sick day because you’re stressed or overworked, rather than traditionally ill. Taking them when you need them is the best course of action…but if you can plan, Wednesdays might be the one day to avoid when…
You’ve known it and I’ve known it, and everyone has known it – but now science has proven it. A new study shows that being “hangry” is a real thing. The word is a combination of hungry and angry – and the study shows that not eating really does make us mad. If we’re craving…
You know staying up too late isn’t good for you, but going to bed early may not be either. A new study has narrowed down the perfect time to fall asleep for your heart. Researchers show the sweet spot is between 10 and 11pm. The study found that for those who stay up and go…
If you find it too difficult to exercise during the week, just make sure you don’t relax during the weekend. If you go really hard with your workout on Saturday and Sunday, then Monday through Friday will be covered. A new study looked at “weekend warriors” – and found that whether you spread exercise across…
Sometimes after a long day, you don’t want to cook, and you grab something from the freezer. While frozen foods are great in a pinch, there’s a few you may want to avoid because of how unhealthy they are. Top of the list – TV Dinners may be fun to make, but they usually are…