New tips for stress-free life

Here are some tips to lift heavy objects safely
Stand close to the load and center yourself over it with your feet shoulder width apart.
Tighten your abdominal muscles. . Keeping your back straight, bend your knees and squat down to the floor.
Get a good grasp on the load […]

Here are five simple ways to reward yourself and lose Weight
If you observe the eating habits of people (including you) you will find most of us eat, not only for nourishment, but for a variety of emotional reasons. Emotions like sadness, fatigue, nervousness, boredom or stress may result into an overdose of eating. Another reason […]

Get early and regular prenatal care. See your doctor if you’re starting to plan a pregnancy.

Get at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. Health care providers recommend taking folic acid both before and during pregnancy.

Before becoming pregnant, be sure you’ve been properly vaccinated for certain diseases—such as chicken pox and rubella—that […]

Hugs and Cuddles Have Long-Term Effects
How often do you hug? Do you like to sit close and hold each other’s hands? Recent research shows it’s good for your health. Between loving partners, between parents and children, or even between close friends, physical affection can help the brain, the heart and other body […]

What factors increase a woman’s risk of heart disease? What tests do women need to find out if they have heart disease? How can women better talk with their doctor about heart disease? What do they need […]

Keep a regular sleep and wake schedule.
Avoid caffeine and cigarettes in the late afternoon and don’t drink alcohol to help you sleep.
Avoid going to bed on either a full or an empty stomach.
Use your bedroom primarily for […]

Here are some simple things you can do to eat better:

Start every day with a healthy breakfast.
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Choose whole grains like 100% whole wheat bread, oatmeal or brown rice instead of refined […]

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, the term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques.
Here is a fact sheet to provide you with detailed information on acupuncture. […]

Eat breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast are less likely to overeat later in the day.

Choose whole grains […]