myTakes: Health & Fitness

UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug has created a soundtrack to help couples burn maximum calories while having sex! Allegedly, if you follow the rhythm of the music you can get as good of a workout as you would...

There are many healthy practices, traits, and routines that can make your life better if you practice them. We all have busy lives and sometimes feel we don't have time to take the steps to be healthy and happy. You...

Let's face it. How many of us, ladies, really look hot when we exercise, other than in the red-faced, sweaty kind of way? (source: www.telegraph.co.uk) The U.K.'s new "This Girl Can" PSA truthfully depicts how women look...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common health condition and many don't know they have it! It affects 10-15% (25 - 45 million people) of the US population and 10-20% of the UK's population and affects more women...

As a frequent user of the internet, I have come across many uninformed comments regarding eating gluten-free as well as Celiac Disease itself. So, I thought I would take this time to clear up some things concerning...

Two years ago, Maria Kang posted a photo of herself with her three children. The image featured her toned midriff and one question: “What’s your excuse?” The motive for the image was to motivate other mothers to make it a...

Recently, I have overcome the biggest obstacle in my life - depression. Does depression mean the end of happiness? Of course not! It may feel like it, but it's not. You may still smile and laugh, but on the inside you...

How can you tell if you're at a healthy weight(BMI vs BFP)? Disclaimer: Any health issues should be consulted with your physician, however Dr. Morris would love to help. I am not a licensed doctor; however, I have...

Being healthy is a lifestyle. It is a combination of choices and activities. Different people have different ideas on what is healthy . For some, eating vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free is healthy. For others, eating...

We've all heard the phrase "new year, new you." The beginning of a new year is a great time to start working on improving yourself. Here's a list of things you should quit to make 2015 a happier year. 1. Your Ex This...

‘‘It will get better!'' As someone who’s had to battle with depression most parts of their life and will have to for the rest of their life. This is something that makes me so angry to hear from people around me. What is...

I recently wrote an article about the characteristics of a sociopath and what to be aware of when trying to figure out if someone is or isn't one, now I want to talk about the difference between being emotionally...

Healthier Flavor Alternatives I have a bachelors in Culinary and Food Service Management so naturally I learned a bit about nutrition in school. A problem most culinary students have is that they usually rely on bacon,...

Visiting a dermatologist can be expensive and its not something everyone can aford to do. Besides some of the medications they perscribe can dry out your skin and some extreme medications like ACCUTANE can cause serious...

Depression has become all too common, too widespread, taking over many lives and keeping inspiration and joy far out of reach. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , a staggering 350 million people were...