Author: Julie Meyers Pron

Good health is not genetic or automatic; it is a result of tiny changes and choices you make in your daily life. Staying healthy can benefit you in many ways and ensure you live a long life devoid of chronic illnesses or complications. However, you can easily adopt unhealthy habits that can cost you your health, whether it is your lifestyle or poor circumstances. They can become a part of your routine and go unnoticed until they create havoc in your life. If you have been experiencing symptoms of sickness or feeling uneasy healthwise, here are nine habits that might…

A healthy lifestyle is key to longevity, and can be achieved in various ways, from exercising to eating a healthy diet. While finding some time to take care of your health can be beneficial, sometimes the pressures of work and life can cause you to fall into some unhealthy patterns that can affect your health. Your body is normally a reflection of what is happening inside your system, and not paying attention to your symptoms can cause problems. This article explores six major signs that you may not be healthy. Craving for a specific food may seem harmless, but it…

How do you get rid of stubborn belly fat? It’s a question Google has seen billions of times. We all want to know how to remove that final layer of fat around the lower portion of our bellies. Everything else seems to go away just fine, but that area is so…well…stubborn! The problem with this being a hot topic is that loads of people pitch in with ideas and suggestions. A lot of the time, these people are just trying to draw people to their websites so they can make money selling products or “special belly fat loss routines.” It’s…

Not everyone can always afford new furniture; after all, good quality items can be expensive to buy. But just because you can’t afford to buy brand new or keep up with the newest and latest trends doesn’t mean you can’t have nice things or you need to compromise on quality. What you need to do is to get creative with how you use what you do have or can afford to buy to help you make your own and create a wonderful perusal and unique home for your budget. These tips can help you to do just that. Upcycle/Hacks Upcycling…

We’ve all been there – we fully intend on getting in shape before the summer. A holiday is booked and the actual event seems to be weeks away. You promise yourself you’ll get down the gym soon and that this year will be your year. Yet the weeks slip by without you noticing and all too soon you’ve got a month to go and you’re nowhere nearer to hitting your goals than you were in January. This is when many people crash diet, reducing their calories to hardly anything in a bid to ditch the fat in a last minute…

Slips and falls are some of the biggest causes of injuries in the workplace, as well as at home. It can be so easy to lose your footing, even when you’re not doing anything particularly hazardous. It can be difficult to completely avoid slips and falls, but there are lots of things that can be done to prevent them. Whether you’re an employee or someone who’s responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace, you can do your part to help prevent accidents from happening. Here are a few of the steps you can take to protect yourself and your colleagues.…

According to the most recent studies, dementia affects as many as one in 10 older Americans and can impact everything from their ability to live independently, to their moods, temper, and beyond. It’s a devastating disease and, for many of us, the idea of joining those numbers is terrifying. Yet, while most of us know about the need to, say, exercise regularly to avoid heart problems, there’s far less information about how we can avoid dementia. This can make it seem like there’s nothing we can do if dementia is on our cards. In reality, though, while studies are ongoing,…

Are you thinking about trying to change careers to something more meaningful? This is something that many of us are trying to do, and it’s vital that you are going about it the right way if you are going to make a success of it. The truth is that pursuing a meaningful career can take a while to succeed, but it’s definitely worth it for the difference it will make to your life on the whole. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the things that you will want to think about to ensure…

Many people dream of traveling the world. But for some, the real calling is the ability to get out into nature and experience life away from civilization, just as our ancestors did. Hiking is one of the best and most accessible ways to do this. While you need some equipment, the barriers to entry tend to be low. You can start with a good pair of boots if you only plan on hiking in the summer. But how do you make hiking in foreign countries your life? Here’s what to do: Assess Your Skills The first step is to assess…

I might have heard it said before that “it’s always the same people volunteering in schools… again and again.” I might have also heard “once you’re in, you’re in. They’ll keep asking again.” In fact, there might be the idea out there that some parent organizations are rather clique-ish and only sign themselves up for things because they don’t know the other parents or don’t trust them or… whatever. And while those feelings all exist and can be (and have been seen to be) true, what’s really true is that, often, some parents find it easier to volunteer than others. But,…