We are all subject to bad memories, ranging anywhere from embarrassing moments in our childhood to actual trauma through life. Negative memories always manage to find a way to haunt us, playing over and over again in our thoughts, popping up out of nowhere, or staying buried deep inside while affecting our actions and responses to daily stimuli. Regardless of how they show themselves, one thing is certain: there is no hiding from these bad memories. So, what is the key to dealing with them? The best course of action is to use these to our advantage, taking those bad memories ...

Aging of the skin is a natural process by which the collagen and elastin, that keep our skin looking firm and youthful, begin to decline, this results in wrinkles. Cell production and cell quality also diminish over time resulting in wrinkles. These factors unfortunately are out of our control, though diet and supplements can slow down the process, it won’t stop it.The influences that are within our control are largely environmental such as pollution (e.g. smoking) and sun damage. Here are 20 easy ways to reduce wrinkles and slow down the aging process.1. Stop smoking (It’s #1 for a reason)2. ...

How many times have you heard a friend say, "I am on a diet"? Then what happens is your friend would lose some weight for a while before putting them all back on again.I'll bet you have also seen someone say that "Cardio is the best for losing weight". This person would then religiously pound the treadmill but results are agonizingly slow. Soon, he gives up and gains back all the weight he had lost, and sometimes even gaining some extra kilos!Ah, so you thought you've finally found the answer to permanent weight loss. You went on a strict diet ...

It's well accepted that reduced physical activity and fast food are linked to obesity. But the evidence that these are the main cause of obesity is largely circumstantial. To stimulate debate, experts suggest 10 other possible causes of obesity, outlined in the International Journal of Obesity.   1. Sleep debt. Getting too little sleep can increase body weight. Today, many get less shut eye than ever.   2. Pollution. Hormones control body weight. And many of today's pollutants affect our hormones.    3. Air conditioning. You have to burn calories if your environment is too hot or too cold for comfort. But more ...

People always say to focus on the present instead of dwelling on the past. However, recent studies carried out by the University of Southampton actually suggest that frequently thinking of good memories can actually boost well-being and lead to a larger feeling of overall satisfaction in life. For those who live in a cycle of depression, its often the continual negative thoughts which bring them down and keep them there. This can be remedied by making an effort to create a new happy memory. In the 2006 Southampton study, researchers found that even bittersweet childhood memories can cause a large boost ...

Your makeup is as important to your finished look as the clothing you wear, in fact, it can actually be more important. We've all spotted women who didn't have a clue how to apply their eye shadow. But we've also seen women who know how to apply it properly and they look put together and beautiful. Don't you want to be one of those women? Of course - and we are going to give you some top tips so you can do just that.Great news - putting your eyeshadow on correctly really isn't difficult at all. It really is just ...

We hear it all the time…lose weight for your health. Few people, however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The study showed an obese 20-year-old white male, (5'10")178cm and weighing (288 pounds) 130kg was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity.It is now well researched that a Western diet that leads to obesity may actually act to stimulate the ...

It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we know about antioxidants and their beneficial properties, it’s amazing more people don’t get enough fruits and vegetables, the primary sources of antioxidants. Experts recommend a minimum of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily but say getting 7-10 servings is best. There are 10 steps to getting more antioxidants into your diet.1. BreakfastBreakfast doesn’t have to be a hurried toaster ...

In a nutshell, a healthy diet involves:(1) More home-cooked food, less eating out.(2) More fresh fruit as snacks.(3) More fresh vegetables as snacks and with meals.(4) More beans as sides or in stews.(5) More dense chewy bread, less refined white breads and bread snacks.(6) More fish, skinless chicken/turkey, less red meat.(7) Smaller servings of red meat, larger servings of vegetables.(8) Eating low fat dairy foods.(9) Adding less fat in the form of butter, mayo, sour cream, to the food on your plate. This is a huge source of excessive calories.(10) Stocking up with healthy snack foods to keep hunger at ...

Stress is just a part of everyday life. In fact, stress can be caused by just about anything that you experience or feel. You might be stressed out by school, a heavy workload, relationships, or financial problems. But you might also experience stress as a result of your memories and events that have happened in the past.You might be wondering how that’s even possible. So, let’s go over how memories can actually increase your stress levels.Ruminating ThoughtsWhen it comes to minor events that might happen in your life, you probably push them to the back of your mind after a ...