Watching a movie
isn’t complete without a bucket of popcorn. It’s a popular snack all over the
world—but is it a healthy one?
The healthy snack
New studies show
that popcorn is actually a good source of fiber, whole grains and antioxidants.
In fact, Joe Vinson, a chemistry professor at the University of Scranton would
even say that this particular snack is the king of snack foods—as long as it
isn’t drizzled in butter, cheese, caramel or...
The secret to a long life might not be as mysterious as you think. People in the healthiest countries in the world appear to have found ways to increase their life expectancy beyond the average. The five healthiest countries are Iceland, Japan, Sweden, New Zealand and Finland. A Japanese citizen, at the age of 115, is one of the oldest people in the world.
The following infographic explains that there are many ways to increase life expectancy....
Core Stability has become a very hot topic and with good reason. Really it has only been since the 1980's that serious research has been done in the area. Overall the results have been rather astounding and should be considered a bit revolutionary in regards to fitness, health, and athletics.
Generally speaking the spine is a rather weak point for the human body, when you consider the range of motion we constantly put ourselves through. Twisting,...
Tea tree oil has become well renowned for its medical properties. Furthermore, medical research has shown that tea tree oil has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes tea tree oil an effective home remedy against many cuts and grazes. Therefore, it has bee prescribed for the use amongst the Australian army during the Second World War.
Generally speaking when it comes to skin problems the application of tee tree oil is a very...
Though it can feel good to have the sun's rays shining down on your body it can also be very dangerous if you don’t take steps to protect your skin. The warm sunshine may feel nice now but will not look nice later when the skin prematurely ages and the possibility of skin cancer arises.
cc licensed ( BY NC SD ) flickr photo shared by Éole
Stay Out Of The Sun
The first way to protect the skin from the sun is simply to stay out of it as much as...
Bottled water in America is a multi-billion dollar industry. Americans spend billions of dollars on bottled water, yet just about all of those people have a source of water right in their homes that costs a fraction of the price. Why do we spend so much money on bottled water when we can just turn on the faucets in our kitchen sinks? Water is essential to our bodies; it keeps us healthy and alive. But is one type of water really that much better...
The brilliance and determination of Olympians can inspire us to participate in more sporting activities and stay in the moment without feeling bored with our workout. Instead of sitting on the couch and watching them excel on television, get them to spur you on in your own personal fitness goals.
Sophia Warner
For many individuals, developing a career and raising a family often stands in the way of managing a healthy lifestyle and fitness...
One of the main reasons people go to the gym is to develop some muscles. Developing muscle fibre isn't as easy as one might expect. Without proper knowledge you could be wasting your time in the gym. Every weight trainer should know how to maximize their muscle growth.
This article highlights some tips you should know before you start your muscle-making workout. These instructions will give you an understanding of how to utilize your time...
Subscribe
For New Post Notifications
