Get on the road to recovery by identifying depression
Nearly everyone feels down at one point or another. But when feelings of sadness stretch on and are accompanied by other symptoms, normal sadness might have given way to depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate depression affects one in 10 American adults at different levels, while Statistics Canada says around five percent of Canadians have reported symptoms that meet the criteria for a mood disorder,...
Simple ways to stop overeating
Studies have shown that men and women who eat a healthy breakfast as part of their daily routine are less likely to overeat throughout the rest of the day. Many people strive to adopt healthier lifestyles. A lifestyle that includes routine exercise and a healthy diet can vastly improve quality of life and reduce a person’s risk for various ailments. Though many people find exercise gets easier the more they do it, that’s not always...
Stay cool without air conditioning
Hot, steamy weather can derail the best intentions of reducing energy consumption. As temperatures soar, few can resist the temptation to crank the air conditioning unit and relax in some frosty comfort. However, relying too heavily on air conditioning can compromise the efforts of men and women hoping to reduce their carbon footprints. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of electricity used during the warm weather season is for air...
Easy Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism
Dieters are often aware of metabolism and its effect on an individual’s weight. Metabolism is a process that serves a host of important functions, including converting food and drink into energy and using energy to construct certain components of cells. For the perpetual dieter, metabolism can be a natural-born enemy, a process that simply isn’t fast enough for dieters to lose weight. Even more frustrating, a person’s metabolism can...
Decreasing family screen time
Smartphones and tablets appear to have staying power. The Pew Research Centre confirms that smartphone penetration has surpassed the 50 percent mark among mobile subscribers. Many others are routinely using tablets to access books, television shows, movies, and magazines. In multi-screen homes, televisions are still king. According to a 2012 Nielsen report, the average American over the age of two spends more than 34 hours a week, or...
Chiropractic can help in Pregnancy
Pregnant women, as well as their babies, can benefit greatly from chiropractic care. Chiropractic is a safe and gentle manual drugless therapy approach, which is why it is valued during pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a time of joy and excitement. Yet for some the experience is diminished by pain, discomfort and illness. This is often because pregnant women undergo many structural and hormonal changes that affect the spine, nerves,...
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