Q: How much exercise do I need each week? 
We all know that exercise is good for the body; we know that those who practice a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to get sick than those who exercise. We know that exercise can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and other life-threatening diseases. But not everyone knows that long-term exercise has a very good effect on the body, an effect that all of us wants–it slows the onset of aging. (more…)
Christmas is just a couple of days away, and many of us are flying across different time zones to be with family and friends for the holiday season. It doesn’t matter if airports are jam-packed with those who also want to catch a flight and lines are long during this time, what is important is to be home with loved ones. But the problem when you fly across time zones is jet lag; the more hours out of your regular time zone you are, the longer you are jet lagged. Instead of enjoying the holidays to the fullest, you’ll find yourself feeling like a zombie trying to party.
The symptoms of jet lag are not the same for every person. It also depends on the number of time zones you crossed and the direction you took. The most common symptoms are headache, fatigue, problems with digestion, irritability and some disorientation. Of course, no one would like to have those symptoms during the holidays, so here are some tips that may help you handle holiday jet lag: (more…)
In New Hampshire, we already have had a snowstorm that handed us an inch of snow per hour for at least a quarter of the day. When it’s falling that fast, it is best to stay at home. But what if it keeps falling, the power goes out, and you are stranded? Then, on top of that, what if someone gets badly burned, cut, or injured in another manner? Do you have a well-equipped first aid kit? Band-aids and Neosporin just won’t cut it. Here’s what is recommended by the American Red Cross: (more…)
They say that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But you should not stop there, that is just the tip of the iceberg, staying healthy is more difficult to achieve than that. How difficult? Well, not really. If you have self-discipline, you’ll find it as easy as eating an apple. Here are the things that you need to do everyday in order to stay healthy. (more…)
With the arrival of winter looming near, caring for one’s skin becomes even more important, as cooler temperatures and lower humidity in the air lead to dryer skin. Watch this short video for some suggestions on how to care for your skin.
