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Healthy Skin Basics
Healthy skin is not just the benefit of the young. You can achieve and maintain healthy skin by following a few simple rules. There will be different needs for different seasons and certain conditions (eczema, acne) may be genetically inherited or caused by stress. There are also many regimens (toning, cleansing, and scrubbing) that will help improve your skin, but we cover the basic guidelines that are true for everyone and should be the foundation of your skin routine.
USE SUNSCREEN YEAR-ROUND
As the environment is getting worse and temperatures are higher and the UV rays stronger, you really need to protect your skin. Even a short exposure can cause wrinkles and dark spots. Everyone is aware of the dangers of skin cancer and it is mostly preventable by simply using sunscreen.
Choose one depending on your activity. If you spend a lot of time in the sun, pick the one with a higher SPF (30 or 45). If you exercise (and sweat a lot) or hang by the pool a lot, pick a water-resistant kind. Spray application is more convenient, but some may prefer a lotion-kind dispenser.
Many companies sell moisturizers with a good SPF level (15 or higher), so this is the best solution for two in one, as long as you are happy with the SPF level.
12 foods where Organic makes sense
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Avoiding the "dirty dozen" could dramatically cut your exposure to pesticides. What's the dirty dozen, you ask? It's a watch list of the 12 most pesticide-polluted fruits and veggies. Solution: Grab the organic versions.
Burn 300 calories in 30 minutes
Weight loss is a simple formula - lose 3500 calories and you will lose a pound. It is up to you if you want to cut the amount of calories you eat or increase the amount and intensity of your workout, or ideally both.
Today we examine the 30 minute cardio workout that can help you burn 300 calories (note, an average for a 150-pound woman). All you need is a treadmill — set at various speed intervals — from brisk walk to a steady run; we will be alternating the two. Set the incline at 1.5 or 2.0.
Walk to better health
Walking is the easiest form of exercise and accessible to anyone at any age, sex, or income bracket.
All you need is an open road, your walking shoes and a bottle of water.
Walking is essential to your mental well-being. When you walk, you exercise, your body releases endorphins which creates a feeling of happiness and pushes out any negativity or depressive feelings. Positive attitude helps your immune system stay strong as well.
This Yummy Fruit is good for you
The best way to get summer into your home is the bright colorful fruit. There is something in fruit that will put a smile on everyone′s face.
Here are a few reasons to put one in your grocery cart today.
How to pick a perfect pair of glasses
Eyeglasses have been around for over 700 years and are one of the most functional style elements. A great pair of glasses is not just for improving your vision.
Add a tint, a splash of color, unique shape or material, and you can completely change your style. Just adding a pair of glasses can make you look more conservative, or creative, or polished. But how do you pick the pair that′s right for you? Follow our 5 simple rules.
Controlling your Cholesterol
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What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance. It has both good and bad effects on the body. Your body needs small amounts of cholesterol to make hormones and to build and maintain nerve cells. However, when your body has too much cholesterol, deposits of fat called plaque form inside blood vessel walls. The blood vessel walls thicken and the vessels become narrower (a condition called atherosclerosis). This change in the blood vessels reduces blood flow through the blood vessels, possibly leading to heart attacks or strokes.
How to trim a few pounds
How many articles and websites promise a miracle way for you to lose weight? We are not going to attempt to do this. I listen to my personal trainer and follow a simple formula — eat smaller portions of more nutritious foods and stay more active. Sounds simple, but many of us are too busy with work, kids, fun and don′t have the time or energy for any of this.
