Drink coffee to have a better nap This could possibly be the most counterintuitive piece of advice, however, a Japanese study demonstrated that those who had about 200 milligrams of caffeine before a 20-minute nap – felt more alert and performed better on computer tests than those who took a nap without caffeine. Explained simply,…
Getting the motivation to workout can be tough. I’m not saying this will make the workout you do any easier, but it will help you get up and get going. Preparation is key if you want to see results, you’ll have no excuse to turn down that workout. These tips will hopefully help you get…
The statistics are sobering, with more than two-thirds of the American population is overweight or obese. As a result, many people want to start eating healthier foods, but the idea comes with the notion that a healthy lifestyle is more expensive. Here are some great tips that demonstrate that this doesn’t have to be true….
We are all aware of how great eating fresh, whole foods are in enabling a healthy diet with high energy levels. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables, as a part of a healthy diet, can greatly improve energy levels, mental focus and clarity, as well as protecting from disease and enhancing the quality of life….
Spring isn’t just a time for clearing out your house, you can also clear out the bad habits and keep on track for your summer goals. You find you’re rarely eating ‘junk’ food and exercising regularly but still struggling to reach your goals? Here are some tips for other factors that may be impacting your…
Vitamin B12 (commonly called folate) is an essential vitamin to ensure red blood cells are produced at the right size to ensure correct functioning. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body using haemoglobin. If a red blood cell cannot function to its full potential, it may have an abnormally low amount of haemoglobin. A…
Did you know that skin cancer is one of the worlds most common cancers and the number of cases is increasing each year? We all enjoy the great weather and sunbathing but exposure to the damaging ultraviolet (UV) light of the sun can result in permanent skin damage and skin cancer. People don’t realize that…
So many people think that a good workout is simply just slapping some exercises together, adjusting the reps, rest time etc. together and soon you will be seeing some changes. However, there are many other factors that will impact your workout and the results. Here are a few areas that may need to be adapted…
In an ideal world, we’d all have at least an hour a day to devote to fitness, but in reality, 24 hours is not enough to juggle all of our commitments. But fear not, here are some great tips to help put the excuses aside and help find ways to exercise on a busy schedule….
If you didn’t know already, having a good sleep is one of the most important things we can do for our body and health. Unfortunately, one-third of all Americans get less than 6 hours a night which really affects the body over the long run. Regular poor sleep puts you at risk of serious medical…
