Untold amounts of time go into Jenny Craig, WeightWatchers and Nutrisystem ad campaigns and these organizations make untold amounts of money from those wishing to adopt a healthier lifestyle. But, there are five things you can do to assist yourself in the matter and stop yourself from gaining weight in the process. Taking Baby Steps …
Category: Safety
One Unregulated Drug
The world is composed of many different kinds of people. And, some of us have developed both good and bad habits along the way. This article speaks to those who have one particular addiction, that of sugar. A Little Background Information First, what is an addiction? An addiction is a condition that results when a…
3 Ways to Boost Your Energy Level
Awake to a blaring alarm, drop the kids off to school, go to work. We’ve all felt physically drained at some point in time, especially after successfully completing a full day at our work, in order to get the job done. Why wouldn’t we? After all, we are not a robot that is capable of…
4 Tips for Flying the Friendly Skies, Faster
Roughly 1.8 million passengers pass through our nation’s airports in a single day. What does this mean? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) works around the clock to ensure passengers safely reach their destinations and on time, too. Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, you may want to think about these four points while at airport…
A Crying Shame: Danger in the Inner-City
Violence continues to plague inner cities across the U.S. for reasons that are not exactly known. Especially hard-hit by increasing violence are the youth, problems that eventually spread to other areas of the globe, too. Below are the ‘Top 100 Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.,’ according to NeighborhoodScout.com. It’s worth reviewing these statistics, as…
Pearls of Wisdom
They say those closest to you are the ones who are likely to hurt you the most. But, should family members and friends who are alcoholics or those who exhibit other forms of substance abuse be held to the same standard? After all, alcoholism is a disease, right? The Matter At Hand Yes, it is extremely disheartening that your…
Sound the Alarm: 3 Alerts to Be Aware Of
Many different variables, both good and bad, make up our day on a day-to-day basis. There also are various alerts that have been implemented for our protection. Alerts are a signal that potential treats or danger may be lurking. Although there are handfuls of alerts you should be aware of, three are mentioned here. A…
Food Safety: Making the Grade
Bright lights, big city, New York City, an insanely popular tourist spot is famous for many things, including Broadway shows, some of the most recognizable names in Hollywood and delectable eateries. But, what do grades displayed on the walls of the sum 24,000 eateries actually mean? A Cornucopia of Restaurants Whether you are a resident…
Dating on the Fly: 6 Types to Avoid
Whether through speed dating events, dating Web sites or blind dates, more often than not, it is the dream of the loveless to fall head over heels in love while dating and receive the ultimate reward, marriage. Nonetheless, before many can even get to the last step they must go through the process of weeding out…
9 Highly Avoidable Scams
All over the world, many are waiting with bated breath to illegally pad their pockets at the expense of others. Money squandered, shame and regret, scores of people are duped by scam artists; way more than are willing to admit. But, just how do scammers operate? And, what are nine common scams? The answers just might shock you. Reading…
Just a Drink or Two
The Fourth of July and other holidays lend itself to considerable amounts of drinking. It’s expressly written in the Declaration of Independence that everyone is entitled to, “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If this is the case, why is “buzzed driving” considered drunk driving? Generating A Lot of Buzz Whether to unwind from a…
A Pain in the Bug
The countdown begins, we are just a few short weeks away from the start of summer. What does this mean? Traveling and vacations. But, most of all it may mean spending time away from home in a hotel. While we have seen a rapid influx of bed bugs in recent years, nobody wants to bring these unwanted…
10 Nuts and Bolts of ‘Nat’l Car Care Month’
A car is one of the most worthwhile investments you can make, because it gets you to-and-fro on a daily basis. With April being National Car Care Month, why not ensure your vehicle gets the maintenance it deserves to run at peak performance during the summer months, as you make your way to the beach? Follow…
The Adult Bully, Part 2
Have you ever felt as if you were practicing a tightrope act with regard to fitting in at work? In the previous article, The Bully Effect, Part 1, we looked at how bullying effects children. And, many believe that bullying only is reserved for school aged children, however, this couldn’t be farthest from the truth; adult bullying,…
To Text or Not to Text?
We’ve all seen the commercials about the dangers of texting while behind the wheel of a car. Whether you text and drive or not, it’s definitely worth taking a closer look to see why authorities continuously urge us to put the phone down, while in route to our destinations. But, just how dangerous is texting while…
3 More Reasons to Do It Now!
Tick Tock! Tick Tock! As the days become longer, we inch closer and closer to spring time. We may look forward to being surrounded by the backdrop of trees in full bloom and hearing the harmonizing sound of birds chirping, but undertaking the ritual of cleaning, well, that sometimes can be a different story. And, whether…
There’s Nothing to Fear!
Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “We have nothing to fear but fear itself.” Some unequivocally believe breaking a mirror will get them seven years’ bad luck; enter the fear of breaking a mirror or catoptrophobia. We can overthink things to the point where they become a fear or phobia; nonetheless, everyone is afraid of something at…
7 Ways to Avoid Aggressive Driving Disasters
Everyone at some point in time has been riled up because they feel a driver has violated them while driving. There are several million cars on the roadways and aggression coupled with impatience can spell disaster, so it’s only fitting to pinpoint ways to deal with this combativeness. Follow these seven steps and learn how to do just…
The Bully Effect, Part 1
We’ve all heard stories of people being bullied as children, some from the most unassuming celebrities. Or, we may have firsthand accounts of it because it was done to us in some shape, form or fashion. Knowing what makes bullies tick can be used to benefit your child or someone else’s. Being Aware of Bullying Signs…
Stress Revisited
With the 2012 holiday season waved off, never to be seen again, one would think that a lot of the day-to-day stress was ushered out with it. Not on your life! Stressful situations can crop up anywhere and sometimes can not be predicted. What can I do to better manage my stress level? Not All…
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