Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness’ Category:

How to Get Affordable Dental Care Without Insurance

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Can’t afford a trip to the dentist? You’re not alone. The cost of dental care has consistently risen by nearly twice the average rate of inflation over the past half-century. In addition to rising dental costs, the number of consumers ...Read More »

How to Get Affordable Dental Care Without Insurance

{ Posted on Feb 06 2012 by Kalen Smith }
Can’t afford a trip to the dentist? You’re not alone. The cost of dental care has consistently risen by nearly twice the average rate of inflation over the past half-century. In addition to rising dental costs, the number of consumers ...Read More »

4 Types of Artificial Sweeteners & Sugar Substitutes – Side Effects, Pros & Cons

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Joanne Eglash }
Years ago, there were three choices when it came to sweetening your tea or coffee: white sugar, brown sugar, or honey. Oh, how times have changed. Today, with the great amount of attention given to calorie, sugar, and carbohydrate intake, ...Read More »

How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

{ Posted on Feb 03 2012 by Ann Olson }
You want to lose weight, so you’re planning to cut calories. But how many calories do you actually need to intake to effectively lose the pounds? People often fall for common diet myths and make the mistake of eating too ...Read More »

5 Celebrity Fad Diets & Weight Loss Plans That Don’t Work Long-term

{ Posted on Feb 01 2012 by Ann Olson }
It seems like celebrities are constantly on the craziest diets. One week, they’re gorging on baby food to get slim; the next week, they’re eating cookies or fasting to strip away the weight. Clearly it works – celebrities such as ...Read More »

5 Celebrity Fad Diets & Weight Loss Plans That Don’t Work Long-term

{ Posted on Feb 01 2012 by Ann Olson }
It seems like celebrities are constantly on the craziest diets. One week, they’re gorging on baby food to get slim; the next week, they’re eating cookies or fasting to strip away the weight. Clearly it works – celebrities such as ...Read More »

20 Simple Ways to Live a Healthy, Happy Life

{ Posted on Jan 31 2012 by Clara Edd }
This year, you may have made a variety of New Year’s resolutions to improve your mind, your finances, or your health. Many people, however, tend to lose focus of their goals, and the promises made on the first of the ...Read More »

How to Deal With Depression & Anxiety Naturally Without Medication

{ Posted on Jan 31 2012 by Ann Olson }
You’re feeling sad, unmotivated, and just don’t have the energy to visit friends or family members. Sound familiar? These signs – and many more – are signs of depression, a serious mental condition that can turn your mood and motivation ...Read More »

5 Warning Signs of Unhealthy Crash Dieting & Eating Disorders

{ Posted on Jan 27 2012 by Ann Olson }
You’ve probably heard it before: A friend or family member loses weight by going on a crash diet, detoxing, or eating too few calories. Or perhaps you’ve tried to lose weight by severely restricting your diet, to the point of ...Read More »

How to Curb Hunger & Suppress Your Appetite – Feel Full on a Diet

{ Posted on Jan 25 2012 by Ann Olson }
If you’ve ever dieted, you know how hard it is to stay committed, especially in the wake of constant hunger pangs. Despite eating right and keeping your calories under control, your stomach still growls constantly, which makes you crave food ...Read More »