How soda impacts your health: NBA star's tale

Good for you, Caron Butler! This NBA basketball star knew he had an addiction that was negatively impacting his health, his time, and his game. What's your game? Whether it's basketball, or the "sport of life", soda has serious negative consequences on your health.
Caron demonstrated that soda can add pounds, even if you're an athlete who burns more calories every day than most of us burn in a week. He also discusses how it impacted his focus. He gave alot of attention to his soda-drinking.

What would your life be like if you gave up soda? How much better would your life be if you gave up an addiction? How would your health benefit if soda (or other addictions) had less power over you, and took a smaller role in your life?

This article describes how his Mountain Dew soda-drinking habit was consuming him, and how quitting improved his health:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/More-on-Caron-Butler-s-extreme-Mountain-Dew-addi?urn=nba,198240

Soreness, Muscle Pain and Muscle Spasms? Are your work or play to blame?

Have you been feeling intensely sore? Getting muscle pain and muscle spasms? Maybe your work and play are causing you pain.

Before you settle into a rocker, know that an active lifestyle is good for your health! But you might be overdoing it. To know if your work and play are contributing to your pain and soreness, read this article:

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Your-Work-and-Play-Are-Causing-Intense-Soreness,-Muscle-Pain-and-Muscle-Spasms&id=1752469

Are your muscles are working too hard? Maybe you can't turn them off? Being in pain, or getting spasms, is going to curb your activity level. Plus, life is not as enjoyable when you are in pain.

Don't Give Up Your Active Lifestyle! Just learn to make the modifications you need, so you can enjoy those activities without pain!

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When looking sexy hurts our feet

Healthy feet are sexy feet! And foot problems are not sexy. So, why do so many women still force their feet into medical problems, just to look sexy?



Healthy is Sexy!

Child & Toddler Safety Seats: Not so safe after all? Brands to watch

Toddler and child car seats are failing safety standards. There are several reasons why one seat is less safe than another, or deemed unsafe by crash-tests. This short video clip describes some of the features a child seat needs for safety, and which brands' seats aren't passing the tests:



If you have a toddler or young child, you value their safety. Their health is your biggest priority. You especially want them safe when riding in a car. It's important to check consumer institutions' ratings, and not to simply trust a brand when you buy.

Coffee isn't as unhealthy as some say

Coffee has been enjoyed by people of most cultures around the world. But some myths have turned people away from drinking coffee.

Learn as this medical expert clarifies the truth about coffee consumption and debunks some of the rumors about its less-healthy qualities:


Note: she was describing coffee-drinking, but not talking about drinking the 800-calorie frappuccino with extra syrup. Be careful when you order specialty coffee drinks: some beverages can contain huge amounts of calories, sugar, and even artifical/chemical sweeteners. Watch out for those hidden ingredients that destroy the healthier qualities of your cup o' joe!

Aging and Happiness: Men's and Women's Health

Women and Men reported different levels of happiness as they age. Why?

Hormones, jobs, family, raising children, financial security, health, and material possessions all may be factors that contribute to happiness and happy aging.
Watch this clip and see what you think about which factors weigh into happiness between men and women: