Articles related to "Unhealthy"

Becoming conscious of unhealthy habits and patterns in life and their underlying motives, needs, and beliefs, is required in order to make healthier choices.

The first step to getting any diet on track, whether for weight loss or nutrition reasons, is finding out what's going right and what's going wrong.

Today in sports, athletes are under a lot of pressure to gain an edge due to the level of competition. Athletes are turning to substances to gain that edge.

If you cook with oil, then use refined oils containing the lowest amount of essential fatty acids and the greatest amounts of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Even with best intentions, it's hard not to splurge on unhealthy treats. Have a plan for when temptation strikes, and you'll have a much better relationship with food.

The effects of excessive cola drinking can range from muscle weakness to complete paralysis.

Sometimes friendships have to end, especially if they're codependent or unhealthy. Here's when to say good-bye to a bad friend.

There are couples who book that romantic get away and find that when they get there they have the same arguments that they have at home. How do you overcome this?

Though derived from corn, fructose is metabolized in our livers and is not recognized as sugar in our brains, leading to increased hunger and over-consumption.

Conferences, meetings, visitors, coffee vending machine, canteen -- everything in a workplace gives you opportunities to gobble up unwanted calories that aid obesity.

Low carb diets have spawned hundreds of new diet products, but you can't maintain good nutrition without carbohydrates.

Bored with French friends and cheesecake and all those other mundane artery cloggers? Here are some of the most outrageously unhealthy foods imaginable.

Obese pets are at risk for diabetes, arthritis, heart problems and kidney disease. Help keep your pet healthier with these tips.

Research shows that people who smoke occasionally in social settings share some of the same health risks as people who smoke everyday.

People assume that vegetarians "sacrifice" or "miss out" on their favourite foods. Prove them wrong with these unhealthy but deliciously indulgent vegetarian snacks.

A British report says that the reluctance of men to adopt healthy lifestyles and to visit their doctor may be causing more males to develop cancer.

A massive study of British men has revealed the increased levels of mortality among those who don't follow simple, healthy lifestyles.

Most consumers believe that eating salad rather than chain fast food is a healthy choice; in some cases they are wrong.

Hazardous U.S. coastal ocean pollution contains flame retardants. A study on the causes of water pollution in the Gulf of Mexico finds feces in coastal water.

Intimate relationships can improve your life, or make it miserable! Here are seven sign signs of addictive relationships (which generally make life miserable).

A chemical description of an infamous but important chemical which is ever-present in dietary advice.

A guide to the Air Quality Index, a valuable tool to air quality data and assessing health concerns. Examine how weather and the seasons affect the quality of air.

The British Heart Foundation's through another UK study show again that smokers' high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels will shorten male lives by 10 years.

From fruit juice to chewing gum to ketchup, foods you may have thought were unhealthy for your kids can actually be good, and vice versa.

Intentional weight gain and weight loss are accepted practice in young adolescent male athletes. The key is keeping it healthy and safe.

Too much fat in the diet has serious health consequences. Choosing healthier versions of a full-fat food can have a big impact on reducing fat in the diet.

It's hard enough to count calories. Dieters habitually sabotage healthy eating plans by rationalizing the need for comfort food and fulfilling social obligations.

A new online eating disorders survey reveals that most women struggle with binge eating, anorexia, or other unhealthy eating habits. Here's why the results are skewed.

Doctors suggest that everyone eats between 5-10 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Why is that? And what are the health benefits of doing do?

As the proposed revisions to standards of ground-level ozone pollution go into effect in 2008, understanding how ozone affects health and climate change is important.

If happiness is a state of mind, why is it so illusive? What stops us from being happy?

Despite the strongly worded advice of physicians many people are determined to satisfy their cravings for bigger and bigger burgers.

Selecting the right Christian organization to join can mean a better college experience and many opportunities for growing in the faith while enjoying social outlets.

A physical dependency or emotional dependency on a substance or activity is categorically addiction. Addictions are compulsive and habitual and can be very harmful.

Rotting stems, withering plants and yellow foliage are all signs of disease or nutrient deficiency in cabbage and other plants.

Author Peter de Krassel tackles the shortcomings of the U.S. education system in his new book "Custom Maid Knowledge".

Trying to eat food with no trans fat? Watch out for these common food items to avoid accidentally ingesting partially hydrogenated oils.

Obesity in America and Canada is a serious issue that impacts health. Food addiction is a grave matter among the obese and with those who seek comfort by eating food.

Foods that are normally healthy can actually be harmful during pregnancy. Knowing what not to eat is as important as knowing what to eat when caring for an unborn child.

Learn how to prevent tantrums and difficult behavior by using this checklist of gentle discipline parenting techniques.

During marital conflict, it's her health that suffers. Men ruminate less, take less responsibility, & don't focus on marriage as a major source of life satisfaction.

By learning about chakra dysfunctions, energy balancing, and what it means to have a healthy pranic flow, we hold the key of our own health within our hand.

Psychotherapy or marriage counseling provides insight into how you & your partner relate. Family therapy can improve your relationship, or ease the separation process.

People pleasers can't say no without feeling guilty or "bad." Here are three ways to balance your needs with the needs of others, and how to stop being a people pleaser!

When Lindsey Carmichael's son developed asthma, she studied the foods and houseful products she purchased. Her shocking discoveries inspired Greening Your Family.

By exploring the physiological, emotional and spiritual aspects of the swadhisthana chakra, students can reveal a helpful system to enhance harmony and well being.

Quitting smoking may not be as easy as one may think. Parents have to really consider approaching their children at young ages about not starting to begin with.

Teaching a tween how to forgive for a wrongdoing is very important. It is a life lesson that will help him grow as a person, and will be essential later on in life.

Teen years is a time of exploration. Body image and self image seem to play a large part. Is your teens self image strong enough to avoid the pitfalls of dangerous diets?

Before you buy a puppy, make sure you know everything about where the puppy came from. There are many dangers to purchasing a dog from a puppy mill.