What's Going Wrong With These Aching Knees? Cheng on Knee Pain-Part 2
In this second, three-part series on knee pain, Dr. Cheng talks about some possible causes for knee pain. He goes over a couple which are relatively benign, and which should make you call your doctor for an appointment immediately.
Going Solo on Valentine's Day: 5 Ways to Celebrate Yourself
Valentine's Day can be so depressing for singles. There's nothing more obnoxious than a whole day set aside to celebrate lovers when you're riding it solo. So let's do something about it! We're modern folks with no interest in waiting around for Cupid to shoot his silly, little arrow just so that we can be happy, right? Here are 5 ways to make your solo V-Day great.
Knee Pain—Part 1
When starting a new workout, it's almost inevitable that there's some sort of legwork involved.Lots of lunges, lots of squats, and lots of other movements get piled on top of a body that might not have had to accelerate at that rate or perform some of those movements "since high school." While the ego certainly remembers having the ability to do those movements, the body's memory of proper execution might not be as clear.
7 Ways to Save Valentine's Day When—Oops!—It Slipped Your Mind
It's here, February 14th.And that means you're required to show your lover some serious love. But somehow, here you are on February 13th completely empty-handed. Maybe you're lazy. Maybe you just forgot. Whatever your reason, you've waited until the last minute to think of a way to celebrate, yet you want it to be something amazing and absolutely perfect that shows you really put a lot of thought into it.No problem. We have you covered.
3 Steps to Beating Your Head Cold This Season
I have no time to deal with a bout of sniffling, sneezing, and aching. I just can't take cold medications due to my subtle system and small frame. Because of this, I've learned how to remedy my illness as quickly as possible without doping up. It turns out you can indeed beat the oh-so-dreadful symptoms of a head cold by really getting to know your mind and body. Here are my three steps.
10 Ways to Get Your Butt Off the Couch This Winter
It's that time of year again when the days get shorter and the nights get longer. It's often easier to stay warm and cozy in your bed than thrust yourself out into the wet cold day. However, when you stay locked inside during the winter months you can create a mild depression that some call the "winter blues." Here are 10 ways to balance your winter self and helpful hints to get your butt off the couch this winter.
Sugar Addiction Detox 101
Ready to kick-start your sugar detox? To help you out, I'll let you in on some reasons why we get addicted and how to read food labels for hidden sugars. I'll also give you some tips on how to start your sugar detox so you'll have a much better chance at living a long, vibrant, and disease-free life.
10 Great Foods for Your Skin
Everyone has heard of the phrase, "You are what you eat."But when talking about skin care, "You reflect what you eat" may be more appropriate. Okay, sure, it's not as catchy, but the simple truth is that when you eat right, your skin will love you—and everyone else, in turn, will love your skin. Here are 10 great foods to help boost your chances at a lovely complexion.
10 Great Foods for Your Skin
Everyone has heard of the phrase, "You are what you eat."But when talking about skin care, "You reflect what you eat" may be more appropriate. Okay, sure, it's not as catchy, but the simple truth is that when you eat right, your skin will love youâand everyone else, in turn, will love your skin. Here are 10 great foods to help boost your chances at a lovely complexion.
Beat the Winter "Blahs" with Exercise
When you're feeling low, moving may be the last thing you feel like doing. As Sir Isaac Newton pointed out, an object at rest tends to stay at rest. But increasingly, science is proving that if you can peel yourself off the couch and put one foot in front of the other, you'll feel better, both about yourself and the world. So how do you make this happen?
Eat More. Lose Weight. No Kidding.
I've always had a hearty appetite. When I sit down to eat, I want a big plate of food that takes some time to get through, not a tiny portion I can gulp down in a bite or two. Unfortunately, big appetites can lead to big thighs. Rather than restrict myself to a life of deprivation, I learned how to eat a lot and still lose weight. Read on to find out how.