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10 Simple Habits that Will Save You Lots of Time and Energy, and other Weekend Reads
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an terrific weekend!
How sleep deprivation affects your body
Up late last night? Think of your cells! Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin have linked sleep loss with cell damage, particularly in the liver, lungs and small intestine.
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10 Simple Habits that Will Save You Lots of Time and Energy
A human being who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.
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Benefits of Eating Grapefruit | LIVESTRONG.COM
These fruits are categorized as red, pink or white by their interior color. While all colors of grapefruit carry a wealth of health benefits, red grapefruit may be most beneficial of all. Low in calories, high in fiber and phytonutrients, grapefruit is a healthy dietary choice. If you take prescription medications, especially statin drugs, avoid undesirable interactions by consulting your doctor before eating grapefruit.
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14 Best Foods for Your Heart | LIVESTRONG.COM
"It's a fabulous source of lycopene, which has been linked to a lower risk for heart disease and cancer," Samaan says. "Watermelon also supplies citrulline, which may improve the health of our blood vessels and may even have benefits for people with erectile dysfunction and diabetes." Watermelon is also a source of vitamins C and A, as well as potassium and magnesium.
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Why You Should Start Your Day with Lemon and Warm Water | Reboot With Joe
Vitamin C is one of the quickest and easiest ways to boost your immune system. It helps neutralize free radicals associated with aging and disease and it's also excellent for the skin.
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Gingersnaps with Lemon Sugar - TODAY.com
It is chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and, as befits a cookie such as this, covered in a splendid lemon-scented sugar. It is also worth mentioning that it is a mixer-free recipe. All you need is your hands, a bowl or two, and a few minutes.
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How Lifestyle Impacts Macular Degeneration - Today's Healthy Man
Choose a healthy diet that's full of a variety of fruits, vegetables and leafy greens.
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Be Better, Smarter, Healthier Than You Were 10 Years Ago
They can be as simple and enjoyable as reading a good book, watching a thought-provoking film or play, or attending a concert. Puzzles and games such as Scrabble, chess and Sudoku also help. Why not learn a new language or learn to play a musical instrument? Your mind stays sharp, you're the star of open-stage night – what's not to love?
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Insomnia - TheSite.org
Not exercising can leave you feeling restless and twitchy. Working out on a regular basis will help you burn up that excess energy, but don't do it last thing at night. Sleep won't come quick unless you give yourself time to wind down first.
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Why Everyone Should be Eating More Tomatoes
Tomatoes are packed with lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid, and carotenoids (a family of more than 600 phytochemicals) help protect against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals which contribute to chronic disease and aging.
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Anti-Aging Diet
Olive oil is a hero of the Mediterranean diet thanks to its heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Other plant-based oils like safflower, soybean and sunflower oils, with a combination of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are also healthier choices than solid sources like butter and margarine that contain saturated fats.
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