Year: 2011

Dyes and chemicals used to flavor and preserve junk food, require a lot of extra vitamins and minerals from the body just to metabolize and detoxify them.  Because junk food has no nutrients in it, the body must use its precious stores of nutrients to digest junk food.

Remember to scrub your hands thoroughly several times a day.  Up to 80% of all colds, flu and other common illnesses are spread through touching.

A study found that people with a strong network of friends outlived those without by 22%.

Strength training helps increase the number of mitochondria in your body and keeps your metabolism high.  For the best results, gradually build up to 30 minutes of strength training 2 to 3 times per week.