My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people experience in relationship to the changing of the seasons. One of the most effective ways to treat S.A.D. is with light therapy
Fitness enthusiasts, here’s a protein to keep your eye on: Leucine. A recent study showed that a protein supplement with a higher amount of leucine might help increase muscle growth and prevent muscle breakdown. Proteins are broken down into various … Read More
When a guy loses his virginity he feels like a stud, but the opposite is true for the ladies. A new study examined 100 college students over the course of four years who were virgins at the start of college, … Read More
A recent study suggests a whopping 93 percent of college women engage in what researchers term “fat talk.” With all the topics to occupy their conversations, one of their favorites is the size of their butts and thighs. When asked … Read More
We all know that nobody is perfect, but most of us wish we could change some detail of our physical appearance: a nose could be straighter, cheekbones higher or skin smoother. While most think idly about such things, people with body … Read More
Is your perception of your own body weight accurate? With overweight and obesity riddling the nation, a recent study found that almost one quarter of overweight women thought they had a normal weight. Lots of thin women annoyingly complain about … Read More
Teasing, taunting, and name-calling can damage a pre-teen’s sense of self worth. Research conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln indicates that overweight pre-teens are susceptible to low self-esteem and a poor body image. Overweight students are the most impacted by … Read More
Chances are, you’ve encountered a so-called “health nut” at some point in your life; that person whose fridge is always stocked with yogurt, never met a piece of kale they didn’t like and always passes on dessert. In a society … Read More
