Whether you’ve been hooking up with multiple partners or the condom broke, a sexually transmitted disease is a possibility. But before you freak out, take a look at the conditions that may mimic an STD. Obviously, a visit to your doctor is in order to confirm your own self-diagnosis –…
You’re ready to jump into that heart-pumping activity and intensive cardiovascular exercise session, but are you doing more harm than good? Most people don’t realize how important it is to keep your heart rate at a certain level while exercising, and you need to maintain a specific heart rate when…
It’s time for a little spring cleaning, and by cleaning we mean unloading all of the unhealthy foods taking up space in your pantry and cabinets. Upon first glance, there are probably plenty of foods that have no place in your pantry. Maybe they’ve expired. Maybe they never had a…
Don’t judge a food by its color — that’s the advice of some health experts. While it’s true that heavily processed foods such as white rice, white bread and white pasta should be replaced by their whole-wheat counterparts, there’s a whole world of white foods that are actually good for…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Pancakes are easy and almost foolproof. But there are some tricks to making them perfect. We’d like to share those tips: 1. Use a low-gluten flour. We like to use unbleached pastry flour in our recipes-that’s what our mixes are made with-but all purpose flour will do. Bread flour makes…
It is not a surprise to most people that health studies point to popular culture as a perpetrator of body image which has corresponded to the self image and well being of women AND men. What may surprise you is that this is not a new phenomenon. Is the rail…
If you’re addicted to apps on your smartphone and you love beauty and makeup, then there are a few great options for you to take beauty on the go. Looking for inspiration for a new look? Give the HairStyler a try. For $2.99, you can input the gear you have…
Trying new things, including new positions, can jazz up your sex life and keep the passion in your relationship. It’s a great idea to mix things up once in a while – just be sure that doing so isn’t going to injure you or your partner. There are some crazy…
Being too busy for romantic grand gestures is unfortunately a fact of life for many couples, and it’s one that can spell a relationship’s downfall. If you feel like the romantic spark and those little gestures that tell each other you care have all but disappeared from your relationship, then…
There are so many reasons to avoid the salon. It’s expensive, time-consuming and can be boring, especially when you feel like you need to go every six weeks or so. But there are ways to delay the inevitable. First, start in the shower. A good-quality shampoo formula that’s tailored to…