Do you suffer from cold feet and toes not just in winter time? or do you sometimes feel numbness in certain parts of the body especially the feet and toes? You may also have swelling and water retention especially in the feet, or feeling of cramps and pins and needles in the legs or arms. These are just some of the most common symptoms that can result from blood circulation issue.
The
heart is the most important muscle in our body, so it makes sense that it
functions at its best. It pumps blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated,
rhythmic contractions. Cardiovascular disease (also called heart
disease) is a class of diseases that involve the heart, the blood vessels or
both, and is the leading cause of deaths worldwide.
Do you ever feel like supersmart people are in their own private club? One that you could never penetrate. That doesn’t have to be the case. What you need is the secret sauce that they use to succeed. You can emulate what smart and successful do by implementing the following seven things that they swear by.
This tidbit of Ferris Bueller wisdom is probably even more relevant in today’s fast-paced society than it was at the time of the movie’s release. Between our phones, our careers and the Internet, there’s always something pulling our attention away from the here and now. It’s easy to let minutes, hours and even days slip by without a second thought.
Do you find yourself wishing that you could be optimistic more often? Maybe you’ve had occasional stretches of optimism, fueled by success. Then, you default to well-worn habits of pessimism once the success fades. Perhaps you are acquainted with someone who always seem to have a positive outlook on life no matter what and wonder how they do it.
I always used to think of happiness as result – a lifetime pursuit that drives most of our actions and behaviors. It is what we try to accomplish and probably the only reason we stay alive.
You always thought you acted on free will, didn’t you? You possess the smarts to outwit anyone trying to trick you into following their lead against your will. Well, sorry to burst your bubble but this little test at Quirkology will have you following Professor Wiseman like the Pied Piper. You try and try, to go against the grain but Richard has you in a tangle, leading to an unsurprisingly awesome result.
No matter what type of job or career you’ve chosen, you can always improve your standing and move up the ladder. One of the best ways to increase your worth to the company and become an asset that they will want to keep is to build your personal brand and position yourself as an expert in your field. Here’s eight ways to build your personal brand and make more money.
Meeting Mr. Right can be hard and if you are looking for a long-term relationship, you should be ready to face many first date deal breakers. But don’t be upset, because this experience will help you find the right guy down the road. Don’t waste your time on the wrong guys, check out 7 first date deal breakers.
Put
down that energy shot! There's no need to chug crazy canned concoctions
or buckets of coffee to get through the day. And better still, that
doesn't mean accepting 3 pm drowsiness as unavoidable. We found 28 quick
and easy tips to up energy levels — no unpronounceable chemicals
required.
Yoga May Elevate Brain GABA Levels, Suggesting Possible Treatment For Depression
Circadian rhythms are cycles of physical, mental, and behavioral
changes. They last approximately 24 hours, and they let us know when
it’s time to snooze and when to wake up and smell the coffee— no alarm
clock necessary. And Enrique isn’t the only one feeling that rhythm divine— circadian rhythms are a basic part of human life.
It doesn’t take a meteorologist to confirm that weather affects mood.
If it’s rainy, things can get a little gloomy, and if it’s sunny,
there’s often an extra kick in our steps. But what happens when weather
becomes a deal breaker? If the winter doldrums bring depression year after year, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) could be to blame.
This section gives an overview of the Breathing Techniques for the Beginner.
Yoga Breathing or Pranayama revitalizes the body, steadies the emotions
and creates great clarity of mind. Before practicing the exercises, you
should be sure that you understand how to breathe correctly and how to
make full use of the diaphragm. In order to facilitate the flow of Prana
and ensure that there is space for expanding the lungs, Yoga Breathing
exercises are performed sitting down with the spine, neck and head in a
straight line - either in the Easy Pose, the Lotus Pose or if neither is comfortable, sitting on a chair.  |
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Water makes up about 60 percent of the human body, and without enough of it, dehydration
can set in, causing dry mouth, tiredness, and headaches (no wild
partying required). Another reason to drink up: Getting the right amount
fluids daily could be the difference between feeling drained and running like a well-oiled (read: hydrated) machine.
Normal breathing involves a shallow inhalation and an even
exhalation followed by a pause before it all starts again. But when you
sing, breath control means taking your breathing off autopilot. You not
only need to inhale quickly and exhale slowly as you sing the phrases of
a song, but you also need to maintain proper posture.
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QUT researcher Rachel Okolicsanyi is looking at
using stem cells to repair brain damage.
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of Technology |
While listening to Eminem’s “Till I Collapse” is widely considered the way to get pumped up, music can also calm us down. Research suggests listening to tunes can distract us from stress and even increase our pain threshold [1].
An
investigation on how aromatherapy affects health failed to show any
improvement in immune status, wound healing, or pain control among
people exposed to two scents. But results of the randomized controlled
trial, published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology,
did show that lemon (considered to be a stimulant) appeared to enhance
mood, while lavender (thought to be a relaxant) had no effect on mood. 
In order to raise awareness of women's heart disease, the American Heart Association has designated February 3rd National Wear Red Day. Heart
disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States,
but those numbers can be reduced through increased awareness of heart attack and stroke warning signs. In celebration of National Wear Red Day, here are a few more reasons to wear red.
We all have natural reactions to color—a clear blue sky can make you feel more peaceful; a bunch of daffodils, more optimistic. 
Greatist News examines and explains the trends and studies making headlines in fitness, health, and happiness. Check out all the news here. |
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The days of workers stepping out of the office for a leisurely midday
meal apparently have vanished, except perhaps in Hollywood portrayals. A
recent poll by Manpower found that fewer than half of employees leave
their desks for lunch each day. Yet not taking a break can be
counterproductive, sapping your energy and lowering your productivity.
It also can lead to higher stress levels and, as a result, poorer
health.
