There are a zillion reasons people give not to exercise, but are they reasons or excuses? “Gym memberships are expensive”, “I’m too embarrassed about my weight”, and the one I assume we’ve all used at one time or another, “I don’t have time.” However, for…
Guys, it’s time to step up to the plate. For too long, women have been forced to bear the brunt of what should be a shared responsibility. For too long, women have had to take precautionary measures including popping pills, getting shots, sticking patches on their butts,…
There are a lot of topics I feel uncomfortable talking to my parents about. Whether it’s about drinking, doing drugs, going through puberty, peer pressure, sexual orientation, sexual activity, or just normal teenage issues in general, it can be very awkward to talk to your parents….
When Michelle Obama ordered a burger, shake, fries, and a Diet Coke recently, almost every newspaper, website, and news station had something to say about it. Although some people criticized her for indulging in a 1,700 calorie meal saying that it went against the message she’s…
Summer is the perfect time to go to a baseball game. Some people really love the game of baseball and others may just look forward to the ballpark food. Whenever you go to a stadium or ballpark, the delicious smell of popcorn, hot dogs, and…
The Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently mandated that all brands of cigarettes carry new packaging labels starting September 2012. The new labels have graphic images of the consequences of smoking, such as fatal lung disease, cancer, and heart disease. Apparently the labels are meant to…
I’m sure that many of you have heard about planking. If it’s all over my Facebook page and twitter account, it’s probably all over yours as well. When I first noticed that people were tweeting about it I had no idea what they were talking…
Walking through the dietary supplement aisle can be confusing and overwhelming. Supermarket, convenience store, and health food store shelves are stocked with different kinds of dietary supplements that promise to build muscle, help you lose weight, improve concentration, protect against chronic disease, or even improve…
It would be almost impossible to find an advertisement or photo in a magazine that includes an image of a model or celebrity who hasn’t been Photoshopped. The media and advertising agencies will change everything from skin and hair color to the size of a models waist and…
Do you have any trust issues related to your family, friends, or a significant other? If you answered yes, it’s okay. Trust doesn’t just happen – it must be earned. However, even when it exists, it can sometimes be broken. Just remember it’s not the…