Smoking and Tobacco Cessation “Little men working on my brain” After smoking for about a decade, I started seriously thinking about quitting, partly because of something my wife said. It wasn’t a motivational speech like I might have expected, but the simple truth, “I don’t want you to die.” Well, what do you say to…
Sexual Health and Relationships Sexual Compulsion and Sex Addiction A real addiction? Many people are surprised to learn that compulsive sex isn’t considered a true addiction. In fact, there isn’t an official term for this behavior listed in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), which describes all mental…
Stress and Pain Natural pain relievers In the short term, stress can be a powerful painkiller. When the brain senses a serious threat or a traumatic injury, it releases a veritable pharmacy of chemicals to quickly dampen the pain. Called “stress-induced analgesia,” this reaction explains why people often don’t feel pain immediately following an injury….
How To Eat Healthy Learning how to eat healthy is something many people are interested in but also something that all of us have been frustrated with at some point in our lives. I’m sure you’ve wanted to throw your hands up at some point, and who could blame you? With all the advice out…
You Should Walk For Weight Loss And Better Health Are you a busy individual who wants to live healthier and look better? If so, ditch the lousy excuses and start a walking program immediately! Walking isn’t just for getting around – it can also be a highly effective way to keep you in good shape! Here are some excellent…
Tips for a healthier heart Are you concerned about your heart health? Here are some tips to help you look after your heart. Quit smoking now. Twelve months after quitting, your increased risk of dying from heart disease will be half that of a continuing smoker. Improve your diet. Include wholegrain cereals, legumes, fruits, vegetables,…
3 Signs you may need to slow down with fitness Understanding that more is not always better when it comes to fitness is very important, especially if you want to stay healthy and keep progressing toward achieving the body of your dreams. Too much exercise can be tough on your body in the same way…
A combo of cardio and weight lifting can help you meet your goal Do you want to lose weight? Most of us would probably say, “Yes, I’d love to lose weight.” When you embark on that kind of goal, you probably spend a lot of time looking for results on the scale and in how…
Ways to Prevent a First Heart Attack Whether your father, mother or siblings have had heart disease may seem like the most important predictor of your own chances of a heart attack. Not so – says a large Swedish study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology in. In fact, it showed…
Signs You’re Emotional and Mentally Strong at the Same Time As you know, life can be emotionally distressing. You’re sensitive, you can sense the people around you. You’ve been blessed or cursed with this uncanny ability to feel. You feel that your extrasensory perception gives you more information about your environment. You’re keen on how…
