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by Wellness Editor Of all the many side effects of having your period, one of many women’s least favorite is bloating. It can make you feel uncomfortable and even look like you’ve gained weight. For some women it’s even painful. While this PMS symptom is largely hormones causing water retention, what you eat can either help or make it worse. Here are some cool food tips to take down bloating before it starts. Watch Your... 10/17/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Robyn Benincasa I'm a full time firefighter for the City of San Diego. And I have been for 19 years. In those 19 years, I’ve had an annual evaluation each and every year. But I have yet to be asked what I think about my Captain and his/her leadership performance. As someone who spent the first 10 years of my professional life in field sales for Fortune 1000 hospital supply and pharmaceutical companies, I had become... 10/16/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor When it comes to breast health, it’s important to go far beyond what meets the eye. Breasts have 3 main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue that can either be soft and fatty or dense and fibrous. If you have more fibrous tissue you may be diagnosed with dense breasts by your doctor, but what does that mean? The Ins And Outs Of Dense Breasts If you have dense breasts, don’t panic! This is actually... 10/10/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor It’s that time of year again --- when the weather gets cooler, the leaves change, everything starts coming out with a pumpkin spice flavor, and everyone around you starts sniffling. Catching a cold or battling the flu is as much a part of Fall as Halloween decorations and tailgate parties. But it doesn’t have to be. “How?” you ask? Simple. Have sex!No, Seriously... The best way to fight a cold or the... 10/9/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Do you frequently forget where you put your keys? Do you remember people’s faces but have a hard time remembering their names? Do you often walk into a room and forget why? Rejoice! It might make you smarter and more efficient!Most of us associate the ability to remember facts, names or details with intelligence. Remembering things can come in handy in school or in the workplace. However, researchers... 10/2/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor While both men and women can experience cancer of many varieties, it is said that on average, 1 in every 3 women will develop some form of the disease in their lifetime. It is important for all ladies to know what kinds of cancer they are especially at risk for, so that they may spot the signs if any arise in the future.Breast CancerWhile breast cancer can affect men as well, it typically occurs in... 9/28/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Do you struggle with foreplay in the bedroom? Perhaps you don’t even talk about it. After all, this wasn’t something you learned in sex ed class. It almost seems like it is something we should all just “know.” But, let’s be honest, most of us simply aren't born with mad skills in the bedroom. The truth is that countless men and women struggle with foreplay, often wondering precisely what they should... 9/26/2017 9:00:00 PM
by Wellness Editor If you are unhappy with what you see when you look in the mirror, you are not alone! The health and fitness industry in the United States generates almost $26 billion a year, and you’re probably not the sole contributor to that number (if you are, we need to talk!). Every month, there seems to be a new activity (such as Crossfit, Jazzercise, Hot Yoga or Spinning) or diet (like Atkins, Paleo, or Ketogenic)... 9/26/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Companies selling B vitamins have made all sorts of claims. They say that B vitamins can boost your health, metabolism, energy, and more. While this is true, it is only true if a person is deficient in B vitamins. The average person may not need an additional supplement.Despite this, around 50% of Americans take dietary supplements, and the most common of these are B vitamins. Taking excessive amounts... 9/10/2017 7:00:00 AM
by Dayton Uttinger Being or becoming healthy is a conscious, continuous process. We have to constantly be aware of what we’re putting into our bodies, how we’re using them, and if we’re getting enough rest. Everything from breakfast to bedtime is a health decision, and now that we have more access to information than ever, there really aren’t very many excuses left.Of course, there are considerable sacrifices when we... 9/6/2017 7:00:00 AM
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