Stress is now an integral part of our vocabulary. From kids to adults, everyone seems to use the words – I am stressed – almost on a daily basis. Kids are stressed by exams, class routines, peer pressure, unhealthy home environment among other reasons, while adults are bordering on break down levels just trying to […]
Simply put, metabolism includes all things your body does to turn food into energy. Age, sex and genes are major components that generally determine whether your metabolism is fast or sluggish. Metabolism is the rate at which a person burns energy, and this is measured in calories. And, the one thing that helps your metabolism […]
Many people set fitness goals based on current trends, a style icon they appreciate, peer pressure, what they think their special someone would like them to look, etc. Nothing wrong with it if it gets you to exercise in an effective and regular way, but if you are pushing yourself to do something that is […]
As you age, you will begin to notice a lot of small changes that become bigger by the day – gray hair, dimpling, puckering, sagging of the skin, a few lines that were not there before, a widening waistline, perhaps even lowered levels of energy, slower reflexes and health issues. As a culture, we do […]
Most people know that sugar is bad for them, but just how bad is what you really should know. We are, today, increasingly consuming sugar in excess amounts through our food choices, cravings and indulgences. Research indicates that worldwide we are consuming at least about 500 extra calories a day just from sugar. We don’t […]