If you’re like me, you probably experienced a painful leg cramp in the middle of the night called a charley horse. This condition comes when the calf muscles cramp up tightly. It typically happens in the middle of the night when you’re trying to sleep. If you frequently experience this like me, there are ways… Continue Reading
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Caregivers-Why it’s important to take care of you
While it could have its rewards, being a caregiver is far from an easy job. In fact, it is one of the most stressful occupations today. I’ve come to see that with my mother, who assists in taking care of her ailing sister. In order to physically take care of someone else, you must make… Continue Reading
Learning a foreign language impact on your brain
For a year now, I have seriously been learning an interesting foreign language called Haitian Creole. It is a French-based language spoken by most Haitians in the Caribbean country of Haiti. While it has had its ups and downs, it has been quite a special experience for me personally. Learning a foreign dialect can be… Continue Reading
New study shows popular vitamins don’t provide any health benefits
I came across an interesting study today which shows those vitamins and mineral supplements most people consume everyday might not be doing much for our bodies. According to a new report on the Fox8 Cleveland website, researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Canada and the University of Toronto reviewed data on four different vitamins: multivitamins,… Continue Reading
Why time for you is beneficial for the mind
Spending quality time with family and friends is definitely good for the soul, heart and mind. Their interchange of encouragement gives you strength and peace of mind in this crazy hectic world we’re living in. However, as great as it is to spend with the people you love, it’s also beneficial to sometimes spend time… Continue Reading
Too much exercise may be harmful, according to heart expert
Exercising is clearly beneficial for all of us to stay in shape. But did you know that too much of it could be quite harmful to your health? That is according to heart expert Dr. Barry Franklin, PhD; director of preventive cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation at Beaumont Health in Royal Oak, Mich. I came across… Continue Reading
Top Foods to Avoid Premature Grey Hair
Last week, I’ve written an article about why people like me go gray early in life. But a few days ago, I came across an article that outlines some of the best foods for prematurely gray hair. I did mention in the previous “gray hair” article that diet could play a role in when gray… Continue Reading
Going Gray in my 30s-How is this happening?
Gray hair is part of the process of getting older. I understand all of this, but I’ve recently been wondering-why am I going a little gray now and I’m only in my 30s? But then I read somewhere that this could even happen to people in their 20s. Here are other factors that play a… Continue Reading
