Archive for June, 2012

Facial

Weird Skin Care Product Ingredients That Provide Anti-Aging Benefits

In the quest for youthful good looks and healthy skin as we age, people will try anything, it seems, from the dubious to the downright gross – placenta powder, anyone? However, there are some anti-aging ingredients and treatments that may seem weird but actually have a scientific basis or are proven to provide a beneficial [...]

Female stretching

Common Sense Advice for Avoiding Workout Mistakes

Sometimes, it may feel like we’re being bombarded with information in magazines, online and on television about how to achieve the perfect workout. While we know there really is no perfect workout, there are many ways to perfect your own routine by paying attention to the mistakes you – yes, you – may be making. [...]

Lance Armstrong press conference

Lance Armstrong Doping Drama Enters a New Phase

Despite the fact that a federal grand jury criminal investigation ended in February 2012 with no charges filed, Lance Armstrong’s doping accusation nightmare is far from over. But the world’s most famous cyclist, now retired, isn’t sitting back idle while the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency pursues a case against him. His attorneys released a strongly worded [...]

Roger Clemens

Roger Clemens Acquitted on All Charges of Lying About Steriod and HGH Use

On Monday, June 18, the long ordeal for one of baseball’s most well-known pitchers was over. Emotions ran high as Roger Clemens was acquitted of all six counts that he had lied to Congress at a 2008 hearing about illegal drug use. After the not guilty verdict was read, Clemens gathered in a huddle in [...]

Proper sun protection

Your Anti-Aging Summer Skin Care Guide

There are so many ways to get out and enjoy summer. Swimming, boating, outdoor sports and exercise, gardening, and camping are just a handful of the activities that can bring joy and fun to our otherwise stressful and busy lives. Not only is getting outside good for your health, it is a great way to [...]

Olympic swimmers at the starting block.

Performance Enhancing Secrets of Olympic Athletes

The upcoming London Summer Olympic Games are set to capture the attention of the whole world, for all the right reasons. The Olympics are a celebration of elite athletes’ dedication, strength, motivation and talent. However, you don’t have to be an elite athlete yourself in order to benefit from some of the very same training [...]

Positive Mental Attitude

With a Positive Mental Attitude, You Really Can Be as Young as You Feel

There are many proven anti-aging recommendations that can help us live longer, happier lives. Eating a nutritious diet, exercising, and getting regular health checkups are all tools we can use to take control of the aging process. It’s just a plus that these same tools keep us looking and feeling younger. But there is one [...]

Salmon and blueberries

Add These Anti-Aging Foods to Your Diet to Look Younger and Feel Better

We all know that eating fresh, healthy foods is good for our bodies, but did you know that certain foods have important anti-aging benefits as well? Having a well balanced diet that includes these “super foods” is easy and delicious. It’s just an added bonus that consuming the foods discussed below regularly can provide powerful [...]

Jogger

Don’t Let Exercise Boredom Derail Your Fitness Goals

Do you ever feel stuck in a workout rut? You’ve found an exercise regimen that works for you and feels comfortable. Then suddenly, as you’re on your morning jog, or at the gym doing your weight training routine, you suddenly realize . . . you’re bored. It’s time to spice up your fitness regimen. Don’t [...]

Stop Stress

Encourage Anti-Aging by Reducing Stress

How many times a day do you hear someone comment on how stressed they are?  It has come to be thought of as a throw away phrase. The fact is, stress is important in our lives. In a positive manner, it stimulates our fight or flight mechanism. The downside to stress is much greater than [...]