Health professionals recommend that we engage in cardio activity 3 to 5 days per week to provide the resistance our heart needs to maintain optimum cardiovascular fitness. A good cardio workout requires that you reach your target heart rate, which can be calculated by subtracting your age from 220. While tread mills, elliptical […]

Apparently fashion designers are catering to a new market-The subzero crowd. They are making clothes in subzero sizes.
But there is no crowd. What healthy adult woman could fit in a size 00? Who are they going to sell those sizes to? Sure there are a handful of celebrities that are that […]

The FDA has rejected a tea company’s claim that drinking 5 oz or more a day could help prevent heart disease. The FDA maintains that there is no credible evidence.
That’s fine. But I am going to make a claim here that I don’t think the FDA will dispute…..
Iced green tea […]

Another unhealthy concoction developed at a state fair, Fried Coke made its debut at the Texas State Fair this year and of course other state fairs have joined in the fun! (That’s Coca-cola, not the other stuff!)
Apparently it is similar to something like a “coke donut”. They used Coke syrup and a donut-like batter […]

Why did it ever become okay to miss sleep? In our work-obsessed society we tend to admire those who say they can get by on 2 or 3 hours sleep. Then they have more time to work, of course.
But people who don’t get their 7-8 hours of good shut-eye are compromising their health. […]

My favorite Halloween candy is Smarties. You know those little “sour sugar” things. I love them.
When I was a kid the joke was “I eat smarties, that is why I am so smart! Ha, Ha!”
But while a roll of smarties is just 25 calories (not much […]

Darn…No more cola, no more Diet Coke with Lime….no more…..no more….
A recent study at Tufts University found that cola increases the risk of developing osteoporosis in women, regardless of age or calcium intake. The same effect was not seen in men, only women.
It was hypothesized that the phosphoric acid found in colas, may turn […]

Before you can combat fatigue you need to find out why your fatigued.

Are you getting enough sleep?
Is your nutrition sufficient?
Are you stressed about something?
Are you exercising?

Once you find the cause of your fatigue you can overcome it. Make sure your diet is giving your body the nutrition it needs. Make sure you are […]