Archive → December, 2011
7 Holiday Shopping Tips for Men
With the gift-giving season upon us, precious time to finish your holiday shopping is quickly slipping away. According to a survey for “National Business News,” almost one-third of men wait until the week before Christmas to do their shopping. This procrastination, combined with other factors such as high expectations, can cause some men so much stress that it is actually hazardous to their health, British psychologist David Lewis, Ph.D., found. Continue reading →
Is on-line selling for you?
With the massive, often ridiculous hype surrounding electronic-commerce, many entrepreneurs are rushing to peddle their wares over the Internet. But in fact, on-line selling is not for everyone.
Before you decide to pursue the concept of an Internet store as a business strategy, you should carefully assess its potential.
A Class Approach to Adult Conditioning
We all know that physical activity is important for maintaining a healthful lifestyle. However, the level at which physical activity is performed may be an important factor from a fitness perspective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 10 percent of Americans exercise at a sufficient level to attain measurable increases in physical fitness.1 Furthermore, the Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health states that more than 75 percent of American adults are physically inactive, and about 25 percent are so sedentary they could be classified as statues. Continue reading →
Cleanse and Soothe With Bath and Shower Gels. Part 2
Some brands contain moisturizers that reduce the need for a post-shower lotion he usually recommends for healthy, glowing skin.
Morgan also believes that bath and shower gels are marketed as a new, improved way of cleaning the skin and that conveys a message of well-being to the consumer. Continue reading →
Cleanse and Soothe With Bath and Shower Gels. Part 1
Dermatologists have long warned that the bar soaps that Mother used to scrub behind your ears can dry skin, stripping it of essential oils and leaving it dull and itchy.
But if you ban soap from your bath or shower, you may find it’s your friendships and love life that start to dry up.
Kid Styles
When it comes to exercise, an early start is the best start. Through its KidStyles program, Akron General’s Health and Wellness Center, known as Lifestyles, encourages people at an early age to be healthy. KidStyles includes aquatics programs, non-competitive games, strength-training classes, aerobics classes, summer camps and community outreach programs designed for children from pre-school age through high school. “The program is uniquely comprehensive,” explains Dougals Ribley, director of fitness and wellness. “The whole child and every child is considered when programming is developed.” Continue reading →