Tips and Tricks
Don’t Believe It: How Advertisers Shape Your Health Decisions
Written by Sophie Ringer It’s no secret – we all know that marketing can be very persuasive. They draw you in with sneaky tactics and savvy advertising strategies until, before you can stop yourself, your wallet becomes a little (or a lot) lighter. But just how do they do this? You may think you have …
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Unless money is no object, eating smarter often requires shopping smarter Written by Caitlin Schille Ask people what “eating healthy” means, and you’ll probably get varying answers. Some think a healthy diet involves lots of fancy, organic health food from expensive boutique grocery stores. However, it is very possible to eat a healthy diet on …
Quick Food Hall of Shame
Grabbing something quick at the nearest place may be tasty, and may even seem healthy, but here are some wrong choices and their better alternative. Jamba Juice Peanut Butter Moo’d (Large) Calories: 980 Total Fat: 29 grams Health Swap: Orange Carrot Karma Smoothie (Large) Calories: 310 Total Fat: 1 gram Vitamin A (daily value): 720% Vitamin C (daily value): 170% Starbucks …
They Want Your Body… Language
Body language moves that will make a daily difference in your life The Triple Nod Great communicators help people know they are heard, and that their ideas are respected. Nodding three times as a person speaks to you will help them speak longer, and increase the level of trust between you. Open Your Closed Body …
4 Keys to Take Better Pictures
Written by Angela Silva For the average person, photos serve a specific purpose: to capture memories. To help us remember how we looked, how we felt, how we lived, and we interacted with the world around us. Stop and think about the things you want to remember about your life right now, the things you …
3 Ways To A Spotless Spring: Battle the Dust and Clutter
DIY Spring Cleaning: Homemade Cleaner, Better Tactics, and Dust Ci-trusty DIY Spring Cleaner 1. Fill a glass, air-tight container with orange peels, and sprinkle some salt on top. 2. Fill the container with white vinegar. 3. Seal the container, and let it sit for 2-3 weeks in a cool, dark location. 4. Strain out the …
Have you heard…
Factoids NOV/DEC 2016 Pepto-Bismol For Travel Bugs Traveler’s diarrhea (TD) is a common issue, and one that can easily show up during holiday trips. It is caused by ingesting contaminated water or food, but it can also come about as a result of anxiety, allergies, fatigue, and dietary changes. There has been some documented success …
Reducing the Risk of Outliving Your Money
What steps might help you sustain and grow your retirement savings? Provided by Mark K. Lund “What is your greatest retirement fear?” If you ask retirees that question, “outliving my money” may likely be one of the top answers. Retirees and pre-retirees alike share this anxiety. In a 2014 Wells Fargo/Gallup survey of more than …
5 Foods That Ruin Your Workout
Pre-workout foods that will dampen your intensity and affect your results By Greg Marshall, The GYM at City Creek 1. Fast Food Fast foods are not a good pre-workout meal because they have a lot of empty calories and fat content. These meals also have a lot of sugar-based carbohydrates, which spikes your insulin and …