There’s one in every office – the Desktop Gardener. Their cubicle closely resembles a National Park, with each one of their 20 plants perfectly manicured and expertly fed and watered. We often wonder if they do work other than looking after their plants. However, far from not doing any work, the Desktop Gardener may actually be more productive than everyone else at work. Having a plant (or ten)... ❯❯❯
Being a beginner in weight lifting or MMA can be tough. There is so much to be concerned about that it might get a little overwhelming at times. If you are a beginner trying to get started, getting suspension trainers would be your best option. Find out why by reading this article. Getting Started First and foremost, most beginners are on this patch alone. They don’t really feel at ease working... ❯❯❯
Maintaining healthy hair that looks full of life and volume can sometimes prove a rather difficult task when faced with the everyday stresses and strains of life. Many individuals suffering with hair loss and although there are products available such as HairMax LaserComb, used to combat hair loss; you can take matters in to your own hands by making a few changes to your lifestyle. We all long... ❯❯❯
We’ve all misplaced our glasses or keys and had a moment of panic thinking it might mean Alzheimer’s. In most cases, it’s just plain old ordinary forgetfulness – or trying to do too many things at once. But, depending on your age, health and family history, confusion or memory loss just might be a sign of something more serious. Everyone experiences moments of confusion -- and they do tend to... ❯❯❯
Having cancer is very bad news. The majority of us at least know someone who has battled cancer and can understand what a difficult battle it can be to fight. Cancer is caused by mutations in our body’s cells. We hear claims almost daily about certain products or foods that can cause cancer, but the list is almost endless. The fact is, there are specific things that you can do to help prevent... ❯❯❯
Perspiration isn't generally considered desirable. It makes clothes wet and uncomfortable, it makes our skin unpleasant to touch and it often smells bad. But the biological fact is that sweating is essential to good health, especially during exercise. Why? Humans take in and use water for a number of important physiological functions. It provides a medium for cells and tissues. It makes... ❯❯❯
Aristotle helped define the standards of fitness 2,500 years ago when he taught that a thing that suits its purpose well is fit. Fortunately for us, the cardiovascular system, lungs, skeleton, muscles, endocrine system and all the other amazing components of the body function for our purpose: to live well. Exercising aids fitness in numerous ways, each involving one or more of those systems. ... ❯❯❯
Gyms offer a number of benefits, both practical and psychological. But there are a few caveats to consider before taking the plunge. Few could afford to buy the variety of equipment that gyms typically offer. Multi-station weight machines are just the beginning. Most gyms have treadmills, stationary rowing equipment, stretching bars, etc. Many have tennis and racquetball courts, occasionally... ❯❯❯
During any exercise and diet regimen, losing the first few pounds is often very easy. That's good because it's a great motivator when you see results right away. But as you lose more, the rate of loss, and the speed with which you see visible effects, slows down. It's hard to keep going when you aren't seeing the benefits. But don't lose heart. It's natural that initial efforts at a certain... ❯❯❯
A lot of us live our lives like penned animals. Built to move, too often we put ourselves in a cage. We have bodies designed for racing across the savannas, but we live a lifestyle designed for migrating from the bed to the breakfast table; to the car seat; to the office chair; to the restaurant booth; to the living room couch and back to the bed. It was not always this way. Not long ago in the... ❯❯❯