Forget government warnings. Even drinking moderately could have its side effects for some people. Alcohol plainly messes with your body chemistry. Here are five reasons to pace yourself while gulping down alcohol.

Aside from pesky partners, rude phone calls, and kids suddenly jumping into your bed, there are other things that might keep you awake all night. And we all know how it feels when you don’t get enough rest. You practically feel sluggish and, at times, cranky the next day. Here are seven things that you [...]

Only a few more weeks until summer ends but if you’re still doing a lot of summer outdoor activities then this tip might be handy. Skunks are quite common in some areas. Skunks, as we all know from those old Pepe Le Pew cartoons, secrete a nasty odor. Science tells us that the skunk uses [...]

It’s not a secret anymore that what usually causes you to gain weight is your intake of sugar aside from your consumption of carbs. If you have a sweet tooth, it’s going to be tough but you’ve got to give subject yourself into discipline and gain control of your body and your health.

Unlike other forms of exercise, walking doesn’t demand too much from you. It’s just a natural physical activity that humans do. It’s not like basketball where you have to have at least the tangibles like a pair of sneakers and a basketball and a lot of intangibles like all the skills necessary to play the [...]

It’s summer and a lot will still be hitting the pools. A good number of those who will taking a dip might be wearing contacts. Swimming with them demands just a bit more care and precaution.

Stress, stress and more stress. The problem with our lives today is that we’re always under stress. And stress kills. Slowly. One way to save ourselves is to start getting rid of the things that compound our stress levels. However, since you can’t dispose of your job our your idiot boss, you can start by [...]

Lucky me, I’ve always been conscious with personal hygiene so I never experienced the bane of active little boys - jock itch. Simply put, jock itch is a fungal infection of the crotch. Since fungi make their home in damp and dark places, the groin area is a potential breeding ground for these little buggers. [...]

It seems like opting for the diet version of your favorite carbonated drink doesn’t mean that your getting decaf. Diet Blog lists the Top 10 Most Caffeinated Diet Drinks and you have to be amazed at the numbers.
Who would have thought that Diet Pepsi Max (the top of the list of mg/12 oz cans) contains [...]

Here’s something to wrap up our series on tummy troubles.
Diarrhea. Don’t you just hate it when it’s given in a spelling quiz? In any case, there’s more than one reason to hate it aside from the spelling. It can just ruin your day (or two). It’s highly recommended that you cancel everything for the next [...]

Before you try to do any of the following tips, be sure to locate the source of the pain first. If the pain originates from the extreme sides of your abdomen or from the back, better consult with your doctor fast. But if you’re sure it’s your stomach, read on. Usually, a bad pain in [...]

Colon cancer happens when there is malignancy in the lower portion of the intestinal tract. The risks of getting this illness increase with age. Some of the foods you eat can cause you this harm if you don’t keep it balanced. While there really isn’t any surefire way to prevent colon cancer 100%, you may [...]

Here’s another one on tummy troubles. If you are having problems going number 2 (if the bad stuff just doesn’t want to be purged), you may be suffering from constipation. Lack of exercise and a low in fiber diet cause difficult or infrequent bowel movements that could be as rare as less than three times [...]

Hard work and too much physical activity can do a number on your back. We tell you, feeling like you’re 70 when you’re just into your 20s just because of a bad back is just terrible. When your back starts to hurt, it’s best to see a doctor. But until you do, you can try [...]

Speaking of recipes. Eating a lot can have its downsides once in a while. Ever got that bloating feeling? Bloating has several possible causes. It could either be a problem with your food digestion, or it could be a buildup of gas in your stomach. The best thing for you to do is to call [...]