With summer temperatures heating up, many people are happy to be able to shed their winter clothes – and their winter weight – and get outside for some exercise. It’s certainly true that exercising outdoors is more fun in the warmer months, and that all that extra exercise is great for your body and your mind. However, there’s one thing to be careful about when you’re working up a sweat: the heat itself. When you work out in scorching heat, your body temperature can rise significantly, even if you’re in the shade. Never fear – you can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and still stay safe with these tips for summertime workouts. (more…)

She looks at you and you quickly turn away. You catch a glimpse and your heart skips a beat. You feel something that you've only felt a lifetime ago. The excitement makes you feel cold yet with a warm but fuzzy feeling inside.  When your fingers touch, you feel something that's electric. (more…)

Most of the people in the world are smokers whether they know or not. Even people who haven’t smoked in their life may have undergone passive smoking.  Passive smoking (also known as second-hand smoking) refers to the process of inhalation of tobacco smoke due to burning of tobacco products by others. (more…)

Most people sleep better - and feel better - when they maintain a steady sleeping schedule. When you go to bed at the same time every night, and rise each morning at the same time, you tend to program your body's sleeping rhythms and sleep more soundly. However, researchers at Brigham Young University have found that women with a sleeping routine tend to maintain a healthy body weight. (more…)

Spring is in the air and many people’s thoughts are turning to romance. Internet dating is fast becoming the most popular way of meeting Mr. or Ms. Right, and whilst the vast majority of websites are careful to eliminate scammers, some fraudsters do make it past the checks. It’s really important to be aware of how potential scammers operate and the tactics they might employ so that you stay safe online. (more…)

One of the main reasons why relationships flourish is trust. It’s easy to build trust if you’re with your significant other constantly. But how can you do the same when you’re in a long-distance relationship? How can you keep the spark alive when you’re separated by a million miles of ocean from your loved one? (more…)

As the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to grow, a US scientist is claiming that the prolonged exposure to nicotine could increase the risk of developing a fatal heart condition. (more…)

You may have heard before that plants produce oxygen and that indoor plants will improve the oxygen in your home. While this is partly true, it can be misleading to assume that house plants will fill your home with oxygen. (more…)

An ancient practice, yoga has become increasingly popular in our busy modern world. For a lot of people, yoga offers a kind of escape from their chaotic and stressful lives. This is true whether you’re in an ashram in India or on a secondhand mat in your own bedroom. There are endless reasons that people love yoga; many of them are about the way you feel during your practice. A good yoga session is quite cathartic; you’ll relax, stretch, meditate, challenge yourself, and enjoy the improvements you make from day to day. However, many of the benefits of yoga carry over beyond the mat into your everyday life. Here are a few of these benefits. (more…)

By now, most of us have heard about the benefits of keeping a journal. If you’re seeing a doctor about anxiety, depression, or another mental health issue, you’ve probably been advised to start writing down your thoughts. (more…)