There are distinct objectives to consider when trying to choose a career, including knowing yourself, knowing your options, knowing how you constitute decisions and addressing any barriers to your decision-making. Effective career decision-making requires an abundance of work and energy; this is necessary to establish some degree of satisfaction with your career choice. One such career that has emerged as fulfilling, provocative, well paying and...more
It has been twelve years since the United States Department of Agriculture has updated the Food Pyramid. Most of us are familiar with the old one. That pyramid emphasized foods you should eat more of on the bottom of the pyramid with foods to be eaten in smaller amounts on the top. The New Food Pyramid is an inverse pyramid. The food groups are color coded, with the size of the sections emphasizing the proportions of foods eaten in each group....more
The excess accumulation of cholesterol can lead to a stroke or heart attack. This happens because the build-up of excess cholesterol begins to clog the blood vessels leading to arteriosclerosis. It is believed that the overall incidence of strokes and heart attacks could be reduced by as much as 50% if Americans could reduce their cholesterol level by 25%. In fact, for every 1% of lowered blood cholesterol, the chances of having a heart attack are reduced by 2%.However, all cholesterol is not bad, as most know by now. There are two types of cholesterol: high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL helps to remove excess fats from your blood while high LDL is known to lead to a higher incidence of strokes and heart attacks. So the question is how can we follow a diet that helps us reduce LDL while still gaining the benefits of HDL? Below you will find a list of foods to avoid and foods you should eat in order to reduce overall cholesterol levels.Food To AvoidEggs - Eggs have very high levels of LDL. (Note that the white of an egg is not bad for you.)Fats and Oils - Fried foods, hydrogenated oils and excess amount of other oils are all considered to be very...more
Many parents are concerned that their children do not consume the proper foods they need to stay strong and healthy. The truth is children can be picky eaters. Some children will go through stages where they will refuse to eat anything other than a favorite food, while other children will try new foods, but do not take to them. Children's vitamins...more
Would you believe that one of the biggest contributors to your state of health is how stress free your home environment is? Those who live in stressful conditions in home or at work are much more likely to have accidents or become ill when compared to those who consider themselves to be in a non-stressful work or home environment. Unfortunately,...more
Everybody is always trying to top their Halloween costume from last year with something even wilder and crazier. You may have noticed costume contact lenses that are available with all kinds of different scary effects for Halloween. They're really great if you want to scare your friends, but when you get ready to buy some cheap contact lenses for Halloween, just make sure you follow some important tips to avoid any problems.Tip 1 - Getting The Right FitWhen you are about to order some cheap contact lenses for Halloween, you'll notice that they can appear to be one-size-fits-all. Be careful! Some suppliers sell them this way, but you may want to avoid those companies because a one-size-fits-all attitude towards contacts can be dangerous to your eye health. You can probably buy crazy colored contacts without any problem. But before you do, get a prescription first, and order only from places that can provide your prescription. Your doctor's prescription is basically a description of the shape and size of your eye, which is necessary to make sure that the lenses you order will fit your eye, and not cause any rubbing, injury or infection to your eyes.Tip 2 - Making The Right ChoiceOnce...more
To build big muscle is no mean feat. You need toknow the right approach and then build yourfoundation properly.If you're going to build muscle mass, then freestyleexercises are not appropriate. Freestyle exerciseshave their place. They build a solid...more
Want to lose a little weight? Even better, would you like to keep that weight off? Weight loss can be easier than you think.Try eating several small meals a day. This does not mean eating several small meals of high calorie food. It also does not...more
We tend to think of our homes as our havens--safe places to go in order to retreat from the assault of modern life. For the most part this is true. But there is a hidden danger lurking in the seemingly tranquil and protective confines of our houses,...more
In a special to CNN, the Mayo Clinic's mayoclinic.com reported that, "Parkinson's disease is progressive, meaning the signs and symptoms become worse over time. But although Parkinson's may eventually be disabling, the disease often progresses...more
Depression and learning disabilities are frequently misunderstood. Learning disabilities and depression are common mental illnesses that affect millions everyday. Studies has shown that children suffering with learning disabilities have complexity...more
The approaching holidays are a nightmare for anyone engaged in a weight loss or diet regimen and with very good reason. With all of the temptations that seem to lurk around every corner, office get-together and holiday party; it can be easy for even...more