Having a smart thermostat may not be the first thing you think of when you’re thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, but a smart thermostat can be a game-changer when it comes to saving energy. Heating and cooling account for about half of the energy consumption in the average home, and a smart thermostat […]
Pilates is an exercise program developed by Joseph Pilates. Pilates exercises use your body’s natural ability to be balanced and aligned to build strength, stability, and flexibility. Arranging your body correctly in Pilates puts less stress on your spine, joints and limbs. Pilates uses resistance and stretching exercises to increase flexibility and stretch muscles. All […]
The adage “you are what you eat” could have been coined for sleep. Just as our diet can have an effect on our weight and overall health, so too can our sleep schedule. With so much to do in a day, we might overlook how important it is to get enough snooze. Our bodies were […]
Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been working out for a while, it can be tough to get the results you want. Hitting the gym is convenient, but sometimes you don’t want to, or can’t afford to, take out an expensive membership and go to the gym all the time. The good news is that […]
Retinol is the chemical form of vitamin A and is the vitamin most often recommended to people who are looking to reverse the signs of aging on their face. Retinol has received a lot of press recently, and some doctors are even prescribing it routinely to their patients. But is retinol great for aging skin? […]
You can improve your garden and your front yard, backyard, and balcony on a low budget. The plants in your back yard will beautify the area, as will those at the front of your house and those on the balcony. However, if you cannot afford to buy expensive plants, you can still have a beautiful […]
Fitness apps are all the rage, and for a good reason. They make it easy to track your fitness, workout, and diet habits all in one place, and they give you all kinds of tips, motivation, and recommendations to help you along your path. But do fitness apps work? Unfortunately, yes. More and more people […]
We hear a lot about mental health, yet rarely do we stop and think about what it means. We typically think of mental health as having a good state of mind and being happy. While mental health does involve those aspects, it is more than just a state of mind. Mental health is just as […]
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but it can be easy to feel stressed about packing for your trip when you’re away from home. Instead of worrying about what to pack, consider traveling smarter: take only what you really. The first thing to remember is to pack clothes that are suitable for your destination. Summer […]
For the past decade, the medical community has been focused on developing strategies to fight oral health issues. In this time, many new oral health products have been developed, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, and dental picks. In addition, new technologies have been developed to prevent oral cancer, including a product called CBD. Read more. What […]
