Lifestyle

June 18, 2013

Do you know the real signs that someone's drowning? Television and movies have led us to believe that drowning typically involves a bunch of splashing and shouting. In reality, though, the signs of drowning are...

3 Romantic Ideas for an Affordable Dream Date

Sean O'Connor

June 18, 2013

As most hopeful romantics know, dating can get expensive. The classic dinner-and-a-movie date, with "cost of time" factored in, is estimated to cost as much as $250 or more! But you don't have to break the bank...

New Study Shows Regular Sunscreen Use Decreases Signs of Aging

June 6, 2013

Summer's here, and with it comes beach days, outdoor barbecues, and a whole lot of exposed skin. We all know that using sunscreen can decrease your risk of cancer by blocking the UV rays that cause melanoma and...

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4 Easy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Long-Term Health Problems

June 5, 2013

Article, Featured, Lifestyle

Personal hygiene and health are closely related. Small daily habits can make a huge difference in your long-term health and you'll save time, money and avoid extra trips to the doctor when you're older. The ...

Should We Eat Bugs Instead of Burgers?

May 31, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle

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Everyone loves to eat healthy... but have you considered that bugs might be the next health food craze? The UN says insects might be worth adding to the food chain. With the population expected to hit nine b...

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5 Surprising Foods To Boost Your Energy Naturally

May 24, 2013

Feeling sleepy? Put down that Red Bull! We all need a jolt of motivation from time to time, but most mass-produced, energy-boosting substances can be harmful to the body... even your precious Venti Americano co...

6 Brilliant Tips to Fight Workday Mental Fatigue and Boost Productivity

May 15, 2013

It's easy to feel mentally fatigued at work. After a busy morning of meetings, emails, spreadsheets or sales calls, many office workers find themselves staring blankly at their computer in the middle of the day...

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How to Re-Set Your Sleep Schedule and Get the Rest You Need

May 13, 2013

Insomnia and other sleep disorders are becoming more and more common. As life gets busier, it can become tough to keep a relatively normal sleep schedule. Many people can't fall asleep until very late at night ...

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Sit Up Straight! Why You Need to Improve Your Posture

May 10, 2013

If you work at a desk all day, you're no stranger to poor posture and back pain. Sitting for hours at a time, especially if you need to stare at a computer, usually means that you find yourself with shoulders s...

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Spring Cleaning: 5 Steps You Need to Go Paperless and Organize Your Life

May 8, 2013

Ah, Spring Cleaning. It's right around this time of year that we all do our best to whip things into shape. There are probably more than just a few ways that you can tidy up your life, and going paperless is on...

7 So-Called Health Foods to Avoid at All Costs

May 6, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Whether it's antioxidant supplements or risky juice fasts, it seems there's a new health food craze every other week. Ads and the media constantly tout the benefits of diet must-haves like vegetable oil and ene...

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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Airfare Prices & How to Fly Cheaper

May 2, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle

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Airfare prices are complicated. As serious travelers have noticed, the price to fly has gone up and up in the most recent years. It doesn't seem like too long ago that we were enjoying an era of cheap or at lea...

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Traveler Tips: Fight Jet Lag in 5 Easy Steps

April 29, 2013

Flying to another part of the world is an exciting and hectic adventure all on its own, but jet lag often adds an extra wrinkle to your air travel experience. When you venture far from your native time zone, yo...

The Juice Fast Myth: How a Liquid Cleanse Diet Can Actually Harm Your Health

April 25, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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Recently, the juicing craze has completely taken over. Supporters insist that an all-liquid regimen can help you detox your body and lose pounds fast in a natural, healthy way. Juice fasts, say supporters, will...

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Affordable DNA Genome Sequencing Raises New Concerns About Privacy and Identity Theft

April 23, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle

These days, mapping someone's entire DNA isn't science fiction. Full genome sequencing is possible and it's not even that expensive. As a result, many new privacy concerns have been raised by this new technolog...

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Smart Shopper Health: 3 Simple & Cheap Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies

April 20, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

If you're an allergy sufferer, you probably don't fear anything as much as the end of winter. Because we all know what's next: Flowers. Pollen. Puppies. Leafblowers. Spring is a magical season, but for those wh...

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E-Cigarettes 101: Why Today’s Smokers are Going Digital

Sean O'Connor

April 15, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

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E-cigarettes are touted as the healthy alternative to smoking. They don't have many of the carcinogens regular cigarettes have, don't stain teeth, don't cause bad breath or smell, and they don't have the social...

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Why You Don’t Really Need Antioxidants

April 8, 2013

Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle

So you want to make sure you're eating the healthiest foods possible. You're certainly not alone. We all want to feed our bodies the foods that they truly need, but sometimes these can be tough waters to naviga...

Top 4 Foods For a Healthy Brain and Body