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May 23, 2012

Health

Bill cures student’s concerns

Bill cures student’s concerns

One year later, Americans are celebrating the anniversary of The Affordable Care Act, which is still deemed as one of the most vigorously debated laws passed by Congress. Among those thrilled by the milestone...

The mouth is a cozy breeding ground for bacteria, which causes bad breath. There are several ways to keep the bad breath monster at bay. Among other things, be sure to keep floss handy, stay hydrated and chew sugar-free gum. | Photos.com

Don’t let bad breath ruin your pearly whites

Behind that pretty smile could be an ugly truth. Its name is bad breath and it has outstayed its welcome. Smelly breath is always a touchy issue, especially for those who have it and bystanders...

Not always a sunny side to breakfast

Not always a sunny side to breakfast

It’s not easy making breakfast an enjoyable, delicious and nutritious part of every day, but everyone has to do it. Most of us treat breakfast as the slow-me-down meal of the day instead of giving...

Start this semester with some easy steps

Fall semester has started and students are beginning to feel the constant pressures of school again. Changing just a few lifestyle habits can have a huge impact in your overall health and make school...

Knowing what a calorie actually is will help you learn how to better manage your weight loss plan and live a healthier life. | wikicommons

Truth about what calories really are

We all require energy to function. Our cars require gas to get from one place to the next and our iPhones require a daily charge to survive eight hours of texting and game play...

Buddy system helps with workouts

Remember when you were a kid and your whole world, at least for those eight hours a day while you were at school, was ordered around the wisdom of the buddy system? The idea...

Take honest steps to achieve goals

The least surprising thing about running a marathon is that 26.2 miles is a long, long, long, unnaturally long distance to run. Last summer, when I began training for the marathon I planned to run...

Hot Yoga makes for good stretch

The joy of standing half-naked in a room full of people swimming in their own sweat cannot be underestimated. My feet are cushioned from the hardwood floor by a bright purple yoga mat, dimpled...