Cravings: Are They All in Your Head?
It is 4 p.m. and the vending machine is calling. Does the desire for those treats reflect your body’s need for salt and sweet, or is the craving all in your head?
7 Minutes to Fitness
Both aerobic exercise and strength training are important, but not many people can (or want to) spend hours at the gym. This quick 7 minute workout gives you the benefits of both types of work outs and leaves you time to catch up on your favorite show, go to a museum, or (for the very […]
Don’t Suffer Silently
Often we focus more on the physical effects of cancer and cancer treatment, while ignoring the emotional challenges that can arise from a cancer diagnosis. Speaking openly about your experience in individual counseling, a support group, or simply with a friend can help immensely. Read on for more advice and information about cancer trauma.
Fight the 5 Fears of Aging with Exercise
During your 40s you may begin to feel little aches and pains, notice slower cognitive functioning, and develop a fear of not being able to stop the side effects of aging. Though you can’t control time, you can control your fitness level and learn to mitigate the ailments of aging.
Have you Done a Self-Examination this Month?
There is no one that can know you better than yourself. Learning how to perform a self examination and taking the time to do so every month will help you get to know your normal and help you recognize the slightest changes in your body.
Your Questions Answered: Beauty Tips
From quick and easy make up tips during cancer treatment, to make up to counteract the side effects of chemotherapy, renowned make-up artist Jodie Hecker answers all of your beauty questions.
To Forgive is Healthy
What is forgiveness? Some think that to forgive is to show weakness and that it is something we do for others. However, these assumptions could not be further from the truth! Forgiveness, as this article says, is something we do for ourselves and can make us stronger in the face of great betrayals or painful […]
Decoding Annie Parker
After losing both her mother and her sister to breast cancer and then herself receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, Annie Parker decided it was time to look for answers. Her search for the elusive link between her, her family, and breast cancer initially led her to write a book, yet ended up in a 2012 Hollywood film […]
5 Tips to Help You Find Serenity
You might not be able to take a vacation, but you can take some time to de-stress and find some peace and calm in your day-to-day life. From meditation to deep breathing there are several things you can do to stay calm, cool, and collected.
Chemical Reaction
Synthetic chemicals have become an increasingly strong force in our everyday lives. Without the proper precautions synthetic chemicals can do more than sanitize your hands, they can adversely affect your hormones as well.