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Give Your Hair Extended Life

For many women, their hair is one of if not the most important outside features they have to offer. Ask countless women on any given day how they feel about their hair and you are likely to get myriad of responses. That being the case, what can you do to get that look you truly want and deserve, yet not spend a fortune in the process? For starters, make sure you shop around, allowing you to see all the different possibilities that are out there. From magazines to the Internet, there are countless ways for you to get a wide…

Kickstart your old fitness regime

If you are like most people, you made yourself a promise that this year you would get fit, and you started well, going to the gym three times a week, or doing that DVD workout in front of the television. However, life somehow got in the way, and now you are lucky if you manage a gym session once a month. If this is sounding familiar, then it’s time for you to kickstart your old fitness regime. Getting fit You may be thinking, why bother? Exercise, if you can drop it so easily, is patently not for you. However, you…

Who are Community Health Workers and What Do They Do?

Have you heard about community health workers but wondered what exactly it is that they do? Then keep reading to learn about this dynamic career option that really allows you to work hard every day to help others in need. What Education Do You Need to Become a Community Health Worker? Before you can begin working as a community health worker, you need to get the right education and skills that will prepare you for working in the field with a variety of people. After getting your bachelor’s degree in a field like health education or promotion, you can attend…

Could Your Eyesight be Affecting Your Health?

We tend to think of each part of our bodies as separate but, in fact, health problems in one area often lead to problems in another, and this is no less true where eyes are concerned. Problems with your eyes can lead to serious issues with other aspects of your health and wellbeing. As many eye problems can be easily treated if they’re caught early, this adds to the reasons why you should get a sight test at least once a year. Accidents Eye problems such as short-sightedness, cataracts, and glaucoma make you much more likely to have an accident…

Foods that build muscle and help you to stay lean

Photo by CC user National Cancer Institute (public domain) Are you looking for foods that build muscle and that will help you to lose fat? Improving your physique and your health is easier than you think. In this post, we will list off foods that you should be eating in order to support your goals. Most of the foods on this list contain both protein and fiber to help you add muscle mass while filling you up to deter you from snacking on unhealthy foods.   Beans   Beans are one of the least expensive sources of protein available, and with…