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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lifetrackr has a great post about speeding up your metabolism. As I continue to try to lose some weight, articles like this are a great reminder and support for me.
One of the things lifetrackr says to try is to eat within 30 minutes of waking up from your night of sleep:
This will really [...]

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Health and Wellness is all the rage in today’s retail environment. Go down to your local supermarket and you’ll be able to find supplements ranging all the way from Iron tablets to Vitamin C. Choosing the right supplement can be tricky given the range of goods available. Fortunately for us, the [...]

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Uncommon Body provides five excellent strategies to keep your heart healthy, and encourages readers to control their lifestyle choices.
Although you’ve probably heard it before, some of the public health authorities could do with making advice as sensible and digestable (!).
To add my own two cents worth, I’d recommend owning (or walking!) a dog. Dogs help [...]

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The American Cancer society reports that there will be more than a million new cases of skin cancer this year. Before you get out of the house and into the sun, take heed to these tips:

Don’t apply body lotion before sunscreen, it will act as a barrier to your sunscreen.
Keep sunscreen [...]

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Running is a great way to lose weight, and there’s nothing like a little competition to make your exercise a little more fun and varied. Of course, good technique is important. Running without proper technique is like trying to drive with a flat tire.
Trialathlon rules has a 10 tips to get you started on [...]

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“Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together”Thomas Dekker (1572 - 1632)

A good sleep helps you get a healthy fresh start the next day, so getting a good nights rest is very important. If you’re having trouble getting shuteye, here are a few tips you can try:
Make Sleep Part Of [...]

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Here’s the scenario: you’ve invited someone over for dinner, but you have to work late. On the way home you just about have time to pick up a few groceries and a bottle of wine -or mineral water, if that’s your tipple. As you enter your apartment, you realize you haven’t done the cleaning. [...]

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Late last month David posted an article titled, “How to Shave Properly.” The overall message conveyed is correct, however, there are additional details that I personally believe cannot be overlooked. This second episode of the original post comes from my silky smooth shave experienced this morning.
Often, specifically meny, shave with hopes of [...]

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It’s frustrating, isn’t it, when you pull your favourite classic white T-shirt out of your wardrobe and discover that it’s lost its glean and turned a decided shade of grey.

Here are Ten TIps to keep your favourite white clothes sparkling white.
1. The key to keeping white clothes white is frequent laundering in very hot [...]

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Those of us who eat more processed meat such as salami and bacon show an increased risk of stomach cancer, a group of Swedish researchers claims.
The researchers from Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute reviewed 15
international studies on stomach cancer and processed meats including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, salami, and ham. They concluded that the risk of [...]

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There are a stack of wasps in Sweden at the moment because of the long, dry summer. Wasp and bee stings are painful, but fortunately not dangerous for most people.
If you’re stung by a wasp or bee remove the sting, if you can see one, very carefully with your fingers. Apply a cold compress to [...]

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Although shaving seems so simple in commercials and movies, it’s actually a task that requires a lot of skill and precision. Here are some tips that can help you get a better shave:
Moisture is key. Keep your beard thoroughly wet with warm water before and during the shave. It’s best to shave after a [...]

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Brian Kim heartily recommends lifting weights if you’re a man. Not because he thinks you’d feel better about yourself with biceps like the governor of Los Angeles. No, apparently regular weightlifting helps combat:

Depression
Irritability
Fatigue
Inability to concentrate
Feeling easily weak and tired
Difficulties coping with stress
Sleeping disorders

For Kim it seems weight-lifting is an excellent way of helping [...]

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