1. Don’t Smoke We all know what smoking does to our lungs and heart, but did you know it is hard on your skin as well? Smoking narrows the blood vessels in the outer layers of the skin, decreasing the blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and much needed nutrients. At the same time, it also damages collagen and elastin, making the skin appear much older and increasing the chance of developing wrinkles....

Of course, there are various types of intelligence — linguistic, kinaesthetic, logical, spatial, musical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. These types of intelligence are in a state of equilibrium, so when someone lacks something, they usually makes up for in other aspects. So, you can have an eloquent kid who has an incredible singing talent, but who has difficulties with calculating. However, this doesn’t mean that your kid is doomed to be a bad mathematician; it only means that math will require more hard work, and the same goes for any other skill your child naturally lacks....

While this isn’t an exhaustive list, these 7 benefits of a standing desk will give you a pretty good idea of why choosing to stand instead of sitting will add to your life expectancy. 1. You will live longer Medical research states the more time someone sits, the shorter life may be! “Many of us in modern society have jobs which involve sitting at a computer all day,” says Dr....

If you have decided to put your foot down and do something meaningful, it’s time to get your goals right. Begin with weekly milestones and more definitive objective on a monthly basis to fuel your motivation. When we embark on a journey that’s hard and there’s an urge to quit, remember that winners never quit and quitters never win. Staying focused and positive will help you make progress and aid your productivity....

Sure, many of us have heard that certain foods like sugar, sticky foods and processed food are “bad” for our teeth, but have we heard of the many foods that are “good” for our teeth, or the ones that help control disease in the mouth? Mother Nature got it right on many levels, and going back to basics with whole foods for teeth can really benefit the health of your mouth; but there happen to be a number of foods (some perhaps surprising) that when eaten more often, not only will help keep your dentist happy, but will help keep your pocketbook happier too....

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1. Your sibling taking your things without asking drove you crazy at first, but finally it becomes you two’s unique way of building trust. 2. When getting older, you realize that sharing resources like closets and games can make life easier. 3. The harsh battles you fought with your sibling enhance mutual understanding (strengths and weaknesses). 4. You two are each other’s Muse at times and this makes you the best team to tackle countless missions impossible....

Here are seven super reasons why you should help your child learn a musical instrument. 1. Improves Academic Success More and more studies show that there is a relationship between musical training and academic achievement. This is because studying music improves cognitive reasoning. Someone who is learning an instrument is stimulating parts of his or her brain that are also used in academic studies. In addition, musical training is also a fantastic way to exercise one’s memory....

1. Invest in building quality business systems. One of the best and most overlooked methods of saving time is to avoid spending your day putting out fires. You can do this by investing the time and money up front to have quality business systems and procedures in place. This upfront investment, in essence, creates the infrastructure on which your business runs. You do this by establishing quality control methodologies, implementing appropriate training programs, investing in good technology, and setting up procedures for accomplishing both mission and non-mission critical tasks....

1. Ask for Advice From Experts You can learn many things by reading books and blogs, but sometimes, talking to someone is much better. A certified financial planner, stock broker, or other expert may be the best option to help you figure out your situation. They can give you advice based on their experience or laws and regulations regarding financial instruments. Even if you have to pay them a small fee, at least you know you will be getting real, solid advice....

Losing weight using HCG diet drops and the diet plan requires you to select between three main low calorie diet ranges of 500 calories, 800 calories and 1200 calories. This means that you should consume not more or less than the specified amount of calories per day. The main phases of the HCG diet The HCG diet protocol follows three main phases which are progressive as follows: HCG Phase 1 This is called the loading phase and takes the first two days in the diet program....

1. Joy Joy is defined as keen pleasure or a state of happiness. This sounds simple enough, doesn’t it? I mean, everyone should have joy in their life, shouldn’t they? Yet it seems as though many people are trudging through life robotically, without pleasure, and are constantly seeking some form of happiness. Their search may take them to new places, jobs, or even relationships, and yet it is all futile. Joy springs from the inside of a person....

1. Sugar is responsible for hyperactivity This common myth has been debunked in the scientific community by extensive research. In one study where parents were told to record their child’s behavior after they were given sugar by the researchers, all the children’s behavior was described as “problematic or hyperactive”. In reality, the children were given no sugar. This myth seems to hold true because sugar is often consumed in social settings (parties, events, conferences) where there is a lot of other non-food related stimuli (visual and auditory) and this can have an affect on an individual’s mood....

Why not be an entrepreneur and work towards your own dream? Here are seven reasons why becoming an entrepreneur might be the best decision you’ll ever make. After reading LifeHack.org, of course. 1. Flexible hours When you work for yourself, you are your own boss. You can decide when to start working, when to go to lunch and when to go to the bathroom. I mean, don’t you just hate it when you have to ask your boss for ten minutes longer at lunch because you’re stuck in traffic?...

Freedom Runners know a feeling of freedom that non-runners don’t understand. When it’s just you, your footsteps, heartbeat and the wind in your face, you feel free. It is like a state of meditation. Appreciation of nature Trail runners love nature. Every week we get to see the beauty of the trees, the bird calls and all the animals – big and small – that we encounter. We appreciate their simple life....

Then, over the course of time, I came across a few good books that helped me start taking action. If we want to succeed, we need to figure out a way to think over the hedge, and we have to understand that we should oversee our own mindsets, our way of working and our ideals of success. Here is a 7-step formula for living your success from the inside out....

When you become pregnant, the level of progesterone increases which makes your intestinal muscles relax in the body. As a result, the digestion cycle slows down. It takes 30% more time for food to move through the intestinal tract when you are pregnant. Therefore there’s more time for gas to build up and you end up feeling more bloated and gassy. Once you get further along in your pregnancy, the increased pressure from your growing uterus on your abdominal cavity can slow digestion down even more and lead to more gas....

The item is helpful, no doubt, however choosing the correct rifle scope is a daunting task. To make the right choice, you have to consider the following; What purpose is the scope for? For hunting? Bushnell Hunting Rifle Scopes are an excellent choice. They would give you a wide view of the game you are hunting and its surrounding. It is hard to miss your target if you can watch it effortlessly without moving and alerting it....

In almost every job there are opportunities for creativity and innovation—sometimes they are small procedural improvements, and sometimes they are big, risky innovations. How can you put some imagination and creativity into your work? Here are seven key steps: 1. Recognize that every product, every service, every method and every aspect of your job can be done differently and better. Think of the service of providing music to music fans....

The one person who can control stress in your life is you. It is also up to you to be accountable for how you want to live your life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with what is happening in your life and you want to get back on track, then these 7 stress management techniques will help to minimize the negative the impact that stress has on your life. Why You Need These Stress Management Techniques Stress is a state of tension and it is a normal part of life....