We’re all used to hearing about drinking 8-10 glasses of water a day. Well, this is pretty much a calculated amount. Those 8-10 glasses are what a person on a typical day loses through activity. So those glasses of water are just to maintain your body’s ideal hydration.
Though this 8-10 glasses may vary since [...]

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Ever got stung by a bee? I tell you, it hurts like mad. It’s like getting burnt by a match. So if you ever get stung, here’s some quick first aid:

Pull them stingers out!
True to what your grammar school science books would way, bees leave their stingers behind. So the bee practically went on [...]

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Now here’s an exercise to get some beef on those upper arms - bicep curls. Bicep curls is a simple free weights exercise that can be done using a barbell or a pair of dumbbells. For you home bodies, you can purchase free weights from your local sports and fitness stores. I’d recommend using [...]

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According to fashion experts, 75-80% of women wear the wrong bra size. And what happens when you do? For starters, it’s painful and uncomfortable to wear. As for health complications, not getting enough support could lead to back problems, and too small a size could restrict breathing.
It’s advisable to check you bra size. Women’s [...]

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Here’s a must read for you dog and cat owners out there. ‘Cause no matter how cute and cuddly your pets may be, there are times when their animal instincts just come out. It might be just because they got scared or felt threatened but the fact is they bite. Getting bit is no [...]

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Before you engage physical activities that involve your feet, here’s something that you should probably know - your foot type. Your foot type determines the level of impact your foot sustains when engaging in walking, jogging, and running.
Foot type is classified by the shape of your foot which is gauged by its arch. It’s [...]

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Stress is an unavoidable part of life, and managing it well is key to having a happy and healthy lifestyle. What I’ve come to realise is that it’s taking care of the little things really make a big difference in managing stress. Keeping the small things at bay, makes sure they don’t build [...]

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How do you get from a couch potato to a someone adequate runner in just 6 weeks?
Here’s a real life case study from Healthbolt which I found really interesting.
Step 1: Get shoes that fit
For maximum comfort and to prevent injury.
Step 2: Pick a 5k and Sign up (Or have your wife pick one and sign [...]

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“No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap. ” Carrie Snow
The Ririan Project has a great article about sleeping better. Getting a good rest can make all the difference in your attitude, mood and your productivity. So if you’re having trouble getting shut-eye, try these tips.

Create A Sleep-Conducive Environment
Avoid [...]

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“Percent of noninstitutionalized US adults age 20 years and over who are overweight or obese: 66.3%” - CDC USA
Now that is one scary statistic.
If you belong to the above demographic, it’s time to do something about it. While I’ve written about fitness and running in previous posts, here are some tips from Lifehack about [...]

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Do you worry about being attacked by a vicious dog. Fearful of pitbulls running off-lead in the park?

Here are five tips to bear in mind:

Keep your hands reasonably high as moving parts tend to be the first to be bitten.
Shout ‘No’ at the dog as this may delay the attack. Avoid direct eye contact and, [...]

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If you’re concerned about the health of your family, you might want to consider going organic.

Four Reasons to Go Organic

You are supporting sustainable farming, which recycles natural resources rather than depleting them. Unlike intensive farming, which strips the soil of nutrients and applies artificial ones, organic production builds the health and fertility of the [...]

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A lot of people (me included) have their pre-run rituals, where we prepare ourselves for the big race.
RunCoach has some good pre-run tips to take note off. If you want to make your next run a better one, try incorporating some of their tips.
The last couple of days

The main thing here is to get [...]

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Yoga isn’t just for adults: it can be enormously beneficial to children, helping them to relax, improve their bodies and overall well-being.

Breathing exercises improve concentration as well as energy levels.
Relaxation techniques help clear the mind, aiding better memory retention.
Posture work helps build up a weak immune system and strengthens, stabilizing muscles in the [...]

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A recent clinical study suggests that touch reduces stress and anxiety: when a subject touched the hand of a loved one, centres of the brain concerned with fear and danger became less active.

At the Touch Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, over 100 studies have shown the positive effects of touch on medical [...]

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