You may have grown up with them, but that doesn’t mean you get along as adults. We’re talking about brothers and sisters, of course. Once you graduate from the backseat antagonizing phase of, “He’s touching me!” your relationship with your siblings should get better, right? For some siblings, that’s not…
On TV and in the movies, couples usually meet in some spontaneously romantic way. They run into one other by accident, lock eyes, and the scene cuts to the bedroom…or the altar. Those of us who have been in the dating scene long enough know that such magical meetings are…
A great way to burn extra calories is to use the stairs instead of the elevator. If it’s been awhile since you exercised, start off slow. Set some goals for yourself. For example, if you only have three flights to ascend, then set a goal to go up and down…
Want to meet and exceed your fitness goals? You’ll need to incorporate the cardio and strength training combo. Cardiovascular exercises are important because they help your body to increase endurance and stamina. They raise the heart rate for an extended period of time and burn calories at a higher rate…
As a society, it seems sometimes we are inclined to pity those who aren’t part of a committed couple. But feeling sorry for a single person just doesn’t make sense anymore. After all, there are plenty of advantages to being alone, and it’s no longer a financial necessity for women…
Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American…
The temptation of having a fling can be strong – anonymous sex is the subject of many people’s fantasies. But is it for you? Obviously, a one-night stand or brief sexual relationship with someone else is an option for a single person, but it’s probably off the table for a…
As opposed to the Atkins Nutritional Approach, the Total Wellbeing Diet is low in calories and low in fat. It’s also a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. Beans, lentils and chickpeas replace bread. The CSIRO diet calls for 3.5 ounces of meat at lunch and 7 ounces at dinner…
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Often (unfairly) overlooked in the typical American diet, beans are something of a nutritional-and economical-powerhouse. Some studies have indicated that they could actually reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases, such as colon cancer. They can also help lower your cholesterol, which is one of the leading causes of…
It’s normal that after spending years as a couple, your sex life becomes a little stale. The urge to do it with your lover has reached its plateau. Sex has become a part of the chores. Those sizzling, sweltering, tantric, sex has somehow become the thing of the past. Although…