WellnessAid/Health Practices

Lying About Your Vegetables

Galen

It’s long been known that people claim to eat far less than they really do. Some studies suggest people underreport their caloric intake by 30 percent or more. But when it comes to fruits and vegetables, it appears people lie in the other direction — saying that they eat far more than they really do. How much veggies do you eat, really?

Do Food Dyes Affect Kids' Behavior?

Fiona

Many parents have stories about their kid bouncing off the walls after downing a package of jelly beans or eating a neon blue-frosted cupcake at school. Most blame the sugar. Studies suggest a link between artificial food coloring and hyperactive behavior in children. Some experts are skeptical.

The Biggest Workout Mistakes People Make

Galen

There are more people working out nowadays, belonging to gyms, hiring personal trainers, buying supplements, on so called “diets”, and yet the results are not showing! Sadly it seems most people are making so many mistakes when it comes to training, yet they just keep right on trying. If we can see what we need to be doing, and more importantly what we don’t need to be doing, then maybe the results will start to finally show! These are the biggest workout mistakes that are seen today...

Software that helps sleep and relax

eater

I just downloaded free samples on site and listen to "Quick_Energizer.mp3". It was amazing. I felt asleep and energized after 15 minutes. I'm on may way to buy it. Try it and tell what do you think.

You Name It, and Exercise Helps It

Healer

“The single thing that comes close to a magic bullet, in terms of its strong and universal benefits, is exercise,” says a scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health. It has protective role for heart attack, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, dementia, osteoporosis, gallstones, diverticulitis, falls, erectile dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease and 12 kinds of cancer. But what if you already have one of these conditions? Or an ailment like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, congestive heart failure or osteoarthritis? How can you exercise if you’re always tired or in pain or have trouble breathing? Can exercise really help?

High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi

Grinch

The owner of a restaurant whose tuna sushi had particularly high mercury concentrations said he was shocked by the findings. “I’m startled by this,” said the owner. Anything that might endanger any customer of ours, we’d be inclined to take off the menu immediately and get to the bottom of it.”

Video: Why Overeaters Continue To Over Eat

Galen

Why do some people keep eating even when they have full tummies? This video reports that research using water balloons in the stomach may answer that question.

31 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Sceptic

There are a million ways to motivate yourself to exercise, actually, but these are a few that have worked for me. And trust me, I’ve had days when I’ve struggled with exercise. Most recently, the things that have helped include finding a workout partner (one of the best motivators!), logging my exercise, reading magazines, books and websites, and rewarding myself.

A Little Worry May Be Good For Your Health

Grinch

Moderately happy people are wealthier, and maybe healthier, than extremely happy individuals, according to a psychologist who has researched happiness for more than two decades and his associates. Find out why...

Food pyramid: an Option for Better Eating

Grinch

A healthy-eating plan can be illustrated in many ways, but it's often found in the shape of a pyramid. Food pyramids outline various food groups and food choices that, if eaten in the right quantities, form the foundation of a healthy diet. Food pyramid is one tool to help you eat better. Find out how to use a food pyramid to create a healthy diet.

Video: Need to relax? Take a break to meditate

Fiona

Need a few minutes to relax? Get comfortable in your chair. Loosen any tight, uncomfortable clothing. Let your arms rest loosely at your side. Allow yourself a few moments to relax. If your thoughts wander, just let them while gently moving your attention back to the relaxation. Check out how to relax with this video.

Cheap Ways To Keep Fit And Stay Healthy

LkPow

Check out these photos of people who got back in shape. Don’t we all wish we can do what these people have done without having to stretch our budget in the process? Doing simple, cost effective things to stay healthy today will keep you from spending more money down the line. Don’t forget: the cost of treating chronic disease can be debilitating enough to cause bankruptcy and job loss.

Vegetarian Diet: How to Get the Best Nutrition

Healer

Adopting a healthy vegetarian diet isn't as simple as scraping meat off your plate and eating what's left. You need to take extra steps to ensure you're meeting your daily nutritional needs.

Yoga, Hernia and Madonna

Awakened

The question is: 'Are all yoga exercises safe to be practiced by all people with various health conditions?' "This is the question which requires deeper digging into the subject of yoga itself, otherwise the consequences of doing yoga practice could be more dangerous than beneficial" said Subodh Gupta, the Yoga expert from India.

Photos: How Animals Sleep

Fiona

The birds and the beasts have evolved their own ways of winding down. For example, Bottlenose Dolphins sleep while swimming. See how some other animals sleep.