There are some pitfalls that consumers should know in order to prevent their money from being tied up unnecessarily. The “Oops” Scenario The way debit card purchases work is that the retailer rings up your sale, swipes your card, receives an approval code, and the bank then puts the amount of the purchase into […]
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Kegel Pelvic Muscle Exercises
When we think “exercise” we often think about getting 6-pack abs or a behind like JLo. But what if I told you there’s one miracle exercise you’re not doing that could provide you with life-changing benefits way beyond a flat stomach or the perfect derriere? Doing Kegel exercises strengthens the pelvic muscles and has […]
Sitting Won’t Kill You – If You Walk Enough
If you’ve been scared into using a standing desk by dire reports of “sitting is the new smoking” your head may spin with a new study that disputes that conclusion. Researchers followed 5000 London office employees for 16 years and found no association of long periods of sitting with increased risks of mortality. The Whitehall […]
Health Benefits of Tomatoes
Photo Credit: Westend61/Getty Images Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A and potassium and low in calories, which is probably enough to qualify as a nutrient-dense superfood.Tomatoes are also rich in an antioxidant called lycopene that may reduce damage done by free radicals and has been linked to lower risks of some forms of cancer. Lycopene may also have anti-inflammatory properties […]
How Much Dark Chocolate Should I Eat to Live Longer
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re probably well aware of research that suggests it has important health benefits, mostly through improving heart health. After all, who doesn’t want to justify their chocolate addiction, in the name of longevity? But what “dose” of daily chocolate, is healthiest? Past studies have suggested that the greatest benefit from chocolate […]