There are a number of possible causes of depression in teenagers. If parents and teachers remain aware of them, intervention can occur before the situation becomes debilitating for the teen and the family. 1. Self Esteem Issues The adolescent years are times of tremendous change. Not only are their hormones running rampant, they may be […]

Did you know that people who have chronic neck pain are three times more likely to sustain a serious injury? Whether that is because of reduced mobility, distraction or awareness the facts are that a pain in the neck is no laughing matter and it can become a severely debilitating condition for some people. Let’s […]

I get the craziest looks when I tell my friends that the plants in my home are a key factor in de-stressing my daily life. Okay, it’s not like I come home and ivy vines give me a shoulder massage while I settle down on the couch. The stress reducing effects of plants are a […]

Water is essential for the survival and health of the human body. Approximately 60% of the human body is made up of water which is constantly lost through sweat, evaporation, urination, and other normal bodily functions. This lost water must be replenished daily to maintain good health. If you do not drink enough water, you […]

Smoking is one of the more commonly seen addicting habits but many fail to realize the financial toll it places on your lifestyle let alone the physical side effects. The nicotine in cigarettes is what keeps smokers wanting more and from a mental standpoint they feel comfortable and relieved of any stress they had before […]

Let me tell you right now that if we all lived in a perfect world where every single one of us was healthy then I’m certain that we’d be doing the rights things such as making weekly trips to the supermarket to get our grocery shopping done, eating organic meat that was sourced locally, eating eggs […]

Garden sheds are often thought of as toolsheds and storage for the forgotten past. But they don’t always have to be that way. You can make your garden house into a sanctuary right in your own backyard. You can turn it into a private spa, a meditation room or an arts and crafts studio so […]

When it comes to your kids, you must be very careful about their health and overall fitness and here the need of developing good health habits come into play. In other words, childhood is the best time to introduce good habits in your child. If you can help your child growing up eating healthy foods, […]

If you have existing heart disease, it is possible to control your condition with a combination of medication, exercise, and maintaining a healthy diet. But the fact is, if you have heart disease, even if you practice healthy habits you are at greater risk of having a heart attack than someone without heart disease. And […]

Reliance on electricity has been a part of everyday life ever since the fabled key-tied-to-a-kite-string seeped its way into American consciousness. From Ben Franklin’s fateful discovery to now, though, conservationists beckon and greener alternatives seem aplenty. For those weary of the glow of fluorescence, throwing open the blinds can have positive effects on your body, […]