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10 Ways to Brighten Your Home

When the sun sets, do you get a little sad? Feel a little depressed? Many people do; they’re dependent on light to feel happy and cheerful. If that’s you—you can bring some brightness to your home after dark. This is...

5 Ways To Ensure Your Teen Gets Enough Sleep

Many children do not sleep as much as they should, due to a number of factors, which can be hazardous to their health. In a recent United States poll, one-sixth of 2,000 parents agreed that their teenagers were “having...

Growing and Using Your Own Herb Garden

You don’t have to pay a bundle for fresh herbs at the market. It’s so easy to grow your own, use them all summer in your favorite dishes, then dry them at summer’s end to use all winter. You...

Is Paying More For Organic Food Worth It?

People concerned about chemicals and other dangerous substances in the food they eat are increasingly opting for organic food such as vegetables, meats and other products. For others considering making the switch, one...

How to Furnish Your House on a Budget

Did you just move into a new house or apartment? Or have you lived in your home for years, and you’re bored and ready for a whole new look? It may be time to give your house a décor makeover. And don’t worry—you don’t...

Top New Year Resolutions That Are Broken

Stay Fit (Exercise More) The number one most commonly made resolution and the most frequently broken. At the beginning of the year, gym membership increases and so do the people frequenting gyms. However, according to...

10 Healthiest Fruits To Add To Your Diet

Several daily servings of fruit provide vitamins and minerals that help the body ward off illnesses and diseases. Fruits contain fiber, which helps prevent high cholesterol, heart attacks, strokes, Type 2 diabetes and...

Tips for Reducing Free Radicals

Hardening of the arteries and high cholesterol levels, which can cause cardiovascular disease, result from substances called “free radicals.” Oxygen molecules that lose electrons turn into free radicals and try to...

The Major Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

About 56 percent of Americans drink coffee, with the average person downing 3.1 cups per day. For many, it is one of the first things they do after getting out of bed. Others continue to drink coffee throughout the day...

Calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)

The body mass index is a calculation of fat, in relation to a person’s height and weight. While the formula is not a precise measurement of the amount of fat in the body, it is a simpler and cheaper method than...