Computers can strain your eyes; in fact it's the leading cause of eye strain in the United States. Doctors call it computer vision syndrome (CVS). It affects 90% of the 70 million people whose work requires them to use computers for more than 3 hours a day. As our lifestyles become more and more centered around the internet—socializing on Facebook, shopping, paying bills—it … [Read more...] about Prevent computer eye strain
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Understand your allergies!
Millions of people are plagued by what seems like the symptoms of a never ending cold: running nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and fatigue or sleepiness. However, real colds eventually run their course. The real culprit is an allergy. You can never really cure an allergy, only manage it. The good news is that once you understand your allergy triggers, and the right way to handle … [Read more...] about Understand your allergies!
How Safe Are Your Cleaning Products?
'Going green' doesn't just help the environment; it can also keep your family safe. There is a lot of disturbing research on the effects of chemical cleaning products on the body. So, while our house looks spic and span, our loved ones are inhaling noxious fumes that can poison their bodies and even affect their brain development. Here are the facts on cleaning products, … [Read more...] about How Safe Are Your Cleaning Products?
Tips on breaking your sugar addiction
One of the hardest habits to break if you're trying to lose weight or eating more sensibly is sugar addiction. Many people are addicted to sweet treats and actually have strong cravings for it. 'Addiction' is really the right description for it because sugar actually gives your body a sudden burst of energy and alertness but eating too much sugar is harmful to your body because … [Read more...] about Tips on breaking your sugar addiction
Tips on making fitness a part of your life
We all know that we have to constantly work on our fitness to achieve its optimum benefits and maintain good health. But this is easier said than done. If this were so easy, everyone on planet earth will have trim and fit bodies. The problem is that a fitness frame of mind is hard to maintain. Even when the specter of poor health is facing us, it is still very difficult to take … [Read more...] about Tips on making fitness a part of your life