Water is critical to healthy digestion If you’re like many people, healthy digestion might be more top of mind than it used to be. Part of this renewed interest in digestive health may have to do with an abundance of emerging science on the importance of maintaining a healthy “gut microbiome” – the collection of…
Dance for Beginners Get started learning the shuffle by rehearsing these basic moves. The more you practice, the better you will get. Once you’ve mastered each step, build upon what you’ve learned by creating combinations. They can be danced in any order, so be creative when putting together your own routines. Then add some personality…
Practice Some Cardio Strip Aerobics The number of calories you burn during a strip aerobics workout will depend on how hard you work, how much you weigh and how strenuous the class is. In most cases, as long as you’re working at a moderate intensity level, you can expect to burn between 300 and 500…
Current United States Recycling Statistics Something important to know when talking about recycling is Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), better known as trash. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fact sheet takes into account the MSW statistics each year when computing national recycling figures. Includes common household throw-away items such as food scraps, package wrapping, grass clippings…
Proven Ways to Get More Rest Going to bed feeling “wide awake” is a common issue that many people struggle with, and one that isn’t easy to solve. There are multiple factors involved in your quest to fall asleep quickly and stay in a state of rest throughout the night. There’s one thing we can…
Staying on track during the holidays The holiday season can test the willpower of even the most dedicated fitness and health enthusiasts. So, this holiday season, set yourself up for success with some fitness and nutrition essentials that may help you to keep your weight loss or body composition goals on track. Staying on track…
Why walking can help you feel good Want a fun, effective and sociable activity that will help you add exercise to your daily routine? Aim to complete 10,000 steps each day. Read on to find out how you can add more steps to your day. Many people see walking as an activity that’s too low…
Ear infections The ear is made up of three parts. The outer ear includes the part you can see and the canal that leads to the eardrum. The middle ear is separated from the outer ear by the eardrum and contains tiny bones that amplify sound. The inner ear is where sounds are translated to…
