We’re at the halfway point of the year, and have you not cleaned your home in a while? Well take stock because there’s a lot of stuff we overlook in our regular cleaning. A new study shows that the handle of your coffee maker has more bacteria than your toilet seat! The study did swab…
The final weekend of June is upon us, and the Fourth of July is next week, so you’re gonna be spending a lot of time outside in the near future. But it is important to stay safe and avoid potentially dangerous things this season. First, insect bites – use repellent, wear long clothing, since both…
If you’re headed on a Summer vacation soon, it that doesn’t mean while you’re away you need to take a vacation from your nutrition or exercise routines! Plan, and you’ll be able to stick to your fitness goals. Right at the beginning, instead of stopping for a fast-food lunch on the way, pack healthy snacks…
With the summer heat and humidity upon us, it’s a reminder that we’re in the middle of mosquito season. And that best way to avoid getting sick is to prevent mosquito bites. The CDC has some tips on how to do just that: First, if you’ve got stagnant water anywhere near your home, make sure…
Good news for early birds! The best way to lose weight is to exercise early in the morning – between 7 and 9am. After looking at exercise habits, a new study shows those who work out in the morning tend to have slimmer waists, and a lower BMI. Plus, they eat fewer calories overall and…
If you had trouble getting your day started today, and it had nothing to do with staying up too, there are some easy morning habits you can start doing right away that’ll start your day off right. First thing in the morning is to write down something you’re grateful for – if you begin being…
The final work week of spring is over and now it’s summer! But if you found yourself stressed out, here’s some ways to wind down as we head into the weekend. First, make sure you say goodbye to work – log out of your e-mail and any work apps this weekend, turn off your computer…
If you have high blood pressure, your doctor will likely suggest going for walks to bring it down. But there may be a better option – and something you can do just as easily. Stretching. A new finding shows that those with hypertension show be stretching more. High blood pressure is a leading risk factor…
We’re gonna have a stretch of particularly hot, sunny weather is ahead of us – and when you head outside during the summer, it’s so important to keep your skin healthy. Here are some skin tips for the season: First and foremost – use sunscreen! Sunburns are never fun, and years of too much sun…
Yes, the heat wave is brutal. And hopefully you’ve got a working air conditioner. But is it working as well as it could be? There are a few things to be aware of. First, don’t constantly adjust the thermostat. Set it to the temp you want and forget it – if you drop it to…