If you’re getting over being under the weather, it can be tempting to put the pedal to the metal on the road to recovery. But if you really want to feel better, proceed with caution. Here’s how to bounce back without risking a relapse. 1. Rest up. Resist staying up past prime time when you’re
Without a doubt, allergies can make you and your little one miserable not to mention wipe out your tissue supply. Fortunately, it’s possible to reduce the congestion, stress and headaches with the right touch: massage can relieve these symptoms by improving circulation, lessening anxiety and releasing muscle tension. Case in point: researchers from The Ohio State University found that
With winter here, you’re bound to be surrounded by coughers and sneezers wherever you go, greatly increasing your flu risk. Running like crazy from anyone who’s ill is the first step to avoid succumbing yourself, as is doing a Lady Macbeth and continually washing your hands. That’s because the flu virus is not only transmitted via droplets when someone
For many of us, our morning begins with a trip to the kitchen counter to turn on the coffee maker. Maybe you have it preset to five minutes before your alarm, the smell of freshly brewed beans stimulating your senses as you crawl out of bed. Or maybe you crave the triple-quadruple whatever at the
The squat The squat is one of the best exercises to work your bum. Begin by standing with your feet hip-distance apart, toes slightly turned out. Keeping your chest up bend your knees and lower yourself down as far as you can go, prefereably so your hips are in line with your knees. Make sure
We’re not using a lot of smiley faces on Twitter these days. That’s the finding of a team of scientists from The University of Vermont who developed a graph that illustrates a gradual downward swing in mood over the past three years. To create it, they assessed more than 46 billion words in tweets by
Summary Fatigue is a common condition that involves feeling unusually tired. This may be a sign of illness and should never be ignored. Fatigue may be caused by many different physical and emotional factors. A healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet and exercising, can help relieve and prevent fatigue. What is fatigue? Fatigue is
Millions of people suffer from back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association, and spend billions each year trying to find relief. But “in the same way that you brush your teeth to prevent getting a cavity, you can take measures to protect your back before you get hurt,” says Delia Roberts, fellow of the
Half of all cancers could be prevented if people just adopted healthier behaviours, US scientists have argued. Smoking is blamed for a third of all US cancer cases and being overweight leads to another 20% of the deadly burden that costs the United States some $226 billion per year in health care and lost productivity. For instance, up
Experts agree the best time to exercise is midmorning or midday, when testosterone and general energy levels peak. But if you’re like most of us, that’s smack in the middle of your workday. So, do you relegate your workouts to sub-peak hours? Quit your job and go freelance so you can control your schedule? Not