Most of us slather sunscreen on our bodies without giving it a second thought.
We figure we’re being diligent by avoiding sunburn. And after the sunscreen has done its job and we shower it off, it’s gone.
Except it’s not.
A new study shows that our bodies absorb alarming amounts of sunscreen chemicals.
The research was conducted by the FDA. Scientists had 48 healthy volunteers use one of four sunscreen sprays or lotions.… Read More
A major new Harvard study found that you can gain up to 10 years of lifespan, free of cancer, heart problems, and diabetes if you practice five healthy habits.[i]
Researchers released their findings after tracking 111,000 people for up to 34 years.
The scientists found that women can add 10 years of healthy life and men seven.
The life-extending healthy habits are:
Are your muscles confused?
If not, they should be.
“Muscle confusion” is a popular concept, as anyone who pays attention to fitness trends knows.
The term was promoted in the past decade by the creators of various weight-training programs. They tell exercisers to vary their routines relentlessly.
The rationale is that unfamiliar movements should “confuse” our muscles. This prevents them from settling into a rut and hitting a training plateau. … Read More
This was going to be the year.
You were going to exercise more. And you were going to stay away from your diet kryptonite…sweet desserts.
But then you had to go on a business trip, which made it difficult to exercise.
And your neighbor showed up with a plate of cookies. You didn’t want to be rude. So you ate one or three. … Read More
You’ve tried deep breathing and all it did was make you dizzy.
Fidget cubes left you bored.
Squish balls? All they did was to make your hand tired.
If you find yourself feeling like a nervous wreck at work despite trying the standard stress reducers, a new study may have the solution.
Researchers from Japan’s University of Hyogo looked at 63 office workers.… Read More
We all know the frustration that comes with not being able to fall asleep.
You lie awake, tossing and turning, your mind racing. You know you’ll be miserable the next day because you’ll be exhausted and unproductive.
This thought feeds your anxiety, making it even more difficult to fall asleep.
It’s a vicious cycle.
Here’s something that might break the cycle.… Read More