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Linda Rundare
Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine?
by Linda Rundare
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Ok, so maybe it’s not the best medicine—but it’s up there. The health benefits of a good, deep belly laugh can’t be ignored, so we won’t. We’ll look at them up close so you can see why laughing should be a normal part of your everyday life.The fascinating thing about laughter is that it seems to be the opposite of stress, which causes all manner of health problems because of its reputation for suppressing... 8/4/2015 9:00:00 PM
Robert Parmer
The Healthiest States In America
by Robert Parmer
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The world looks at America as unhealthy, wasteful, and corrupt. Prideful in nature, American culture stands out as arrogant and extremist. While unhealthy ideas such as fast food, and processed microwaveable meals originated from the United States some ground is being gained in the realm of health consciousness and overall awareness.However, Americans are actually making some headway in becoming more... 8/4/2015 7:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
America the Beautiful: Land of the Free, Home of the Wasteful
by Robert Parmer
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America the Beautiful; Land of the Free, Home of the WastefulLet’s face it, Americans are wasteful in numerous ways. From excessive food waste, to pure laziness when it comes to sorting trash and recycling, the U.S. of A is contributing to many problematic issues. We turn a blind eye to the Pacific Garbage Patch, insane fossil fuel addiction, and extreme water waste.However, there is a way to start... 8/3/2015 7:00:00 AM
Elena Belyayeva
Three Easy Ways to Kickstart a Healthy Diet
by Elena Belyayeva
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1.Plan your meals ahead of time. I know. We’re all very busy. We have jobs. Some of us have children. We have errands to run, emails to answer, reports to write, meetings to attend. We have bills to pay, dogs to walk. Start small. Baby steps. Choose one meal you enjoy cooking. Maybe it’s couscous with vegetables and chicken. Maybe it’s vegetarian chili, or something as simple as a Caesar salad with... 7/27/2015 7:19:57 PM
Kimber Brown
Energy Efficiency: Starting from the inside out
by Kimber Brown
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It took a minute for the concept of “energy efficiency” to catch on and become a mainstream byline. Now, we have cars that can get more than 100 MPGe, appliances built to conserve resources (like washers that can conserve 7,000 gallons of water a year), and home improvements (like replacing windows) which can save both money and increase home energy efficiency.But with so much attention being directed... 7/22/2015 6:00:00 AM
JJ Virgin
10 Strategies to Eat Healthy on the Tightest Budget
by JJ Virgin
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"Really, I spent $50 on coffee alone?" a client recently asked, clearly stunned.About 10 days before, she complained she couldn't afford healthy food, so I gave her an assignment. For just one week, I asked her to track how much she spent on designer coffees, bodega snacks, convenience foods, splurges, and impulse buys. (Hint: A food journal makes a great way to track your spending.)The experience... 7/20/2015 7:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
Public Health--15 Irrefutable Certainties (Part 3 of 3)
by Fred Fletcher
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In the 1800s people were often confused when it came to health-improvement information. On the one hand, they were constantly being pestered by peripatetic salesman selling all kinds of healing oils and other types of panaceas. In most cases, there was no science to back up what these charlatans sold to the suffering masses; sadder still, some of these magical potions (often having a detrimental effect,... 7/16/2015 7:00:00 AM
Elena Belyayeva
The 21st Century Workforce and What It Wants
by Elena Belyayeva
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They want to embrace new work attitudes and philosophiesChad Perry writes in How Old School Management Kills Work Culture for TechCrunch that most of Senior Management is composed of Baby Boomers, Middle Management is Gen X and Gen Y, and everyone else is a Millennial. So much has been written about Millennials-- both good and bad, but one thing is clear-- they are changing the modern workplace. Perry... 7/15/2015 7:04:17 PM
Robert Parmer
Why You Should Keep a Food Journal
by Robert Parmer
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The world has taught us to be impatient.From cell phones to social media, we are conditioned to expect instant connections, information, gratification, and results. When we start working out, we want to see the weight loss almost overnight; when we get sick, we want to see a doctor immediately, not after waiting; and when we take medicine—especially pain medication—we want it to start working as soon... 7/15/2015 7:00:00 AM
JJ Virgin
4 Science-Based Sleep Supplements that Really Work
by JJ Virgin
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Sleep might be the most undervalued aspect of weight loss. When I called getting seven to nine hours of quality, uninterrupted sleep my big needle mover for fast, lasting fat loss, I wasn't kidding.Manufacturers understand our epidemic sleep struggle. That’s why any drugstore or health-minded grocery offers a wide array of natural sleep aids. How do you choose the best one? Based on research coupled... 7/12/2015 7:00:00 AM
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