myTakes: Health & Fitness

Hugging is healthy It helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep. Hugging is invigorating, rejuvenating and has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug....

I'm choosing to remain anonymous because even though I am pretty much over my disorder I'm still uncomfortable with people knowing I have it. That and I'm usually too nervous to post under my own username anyway....

Anyone can be a victim of rape or sexual assault and that includes men and even the elderly. After such a traumatic event, it can be very difficult to come to terms with what happened and how you'll move on with your...

I've noticed a lot of misconceptions floating around about fitness, especially involving women. As a girl who's very much into the gym scene, and takes care of her body, I'd like to clear some of these myths up. Starting...

1. Running shoes The most important thing you need. They should be comfortable and fit the shape of your feet and your running style. You might be surprised to know that running puts three to five times your body weight...

With a little TLC, you can bring your feet back to top condition. Try these steps: Soak It all starts with a nourishing, softening soak. Either in the bath or in a foot basin, add warm water, Epsom salts, and perhaps a...

1. It is fun! Once you start, you don't want to stop! 2. It can reduce your stress and help grow your brain! 3. Keep Paddling! Riding bike is a great cardio workout! 4. It can totally be a fun activity for a date!...

For many obesity is a struggle that's all too real. Sad, but true. And the thing that hurts worst of all is the rude and evil comments that come along with this skin of shame. We might not all realize it but in general...

Green tea is one of my favourite beverage ever! 💙 Also, I prefer my chocolates, biscuits fillings, cakes, macarons etc to be of green tea flavour. Which is why it lead to my nickname - "matcha" (Matcha is actually a kind...

Do you ever get dry, cracked, irritated skin during the fall or winter or even year round, or are you a nurse that has to wash your hands VERY frequently but then when you use expensive store bought lotions it just seems...

“Take care of yourself first.” My mother has been telling me these words for as long as I can remember. Throughout all of my friendships and relationships in my life, she has been the one I turned to when I just needed...

in case your not aware melanin is the pigment that gives human skin, hair, and eyes their color. Dark-skinned people have more melanin in their skin than light-skinned people have. Melanin is produced by cells called...

INTRO: I have noticed a lot of the following recently, both in person and on social media, the following being fat girls (I say girl not to be sexist, but how often do you hear a fat guy describe himself as curvy?)...

"Drink lots of water sweetie!" Your mom used to tell you, as you finished your lunch. "You need to get your bladder to come out clear!" She would also say, when you were still potty trained. Ever wondered why drinking...

I saw this GIF on somewhere. And I was like how it was  possible ! weight loss gif https://www.youtube.com/embed/xutFlS87ARs I searched her ( Amanda )  and I found out that she lost 88 pounds in 365 days! 222lbs to...

Prosopragnosia, or more commonly known as 'face blindness' can be a devastating disorder to have. At least socially. Every one of us relies on our face recognition to get through every day life. You walk into a classroom,...