Dearest Readers,Yesterday my fellow female coworkers were REELING at a male coworker of mine because he just blatantly asked me straight if I was pregnant I'm sure many of us have been amongst people who seemingly look…

(Editor's note: We left the post just as the user submitted with minor fixes) I'm sure everyone here on Xanga has experienced some level of depression or is experiencing it currently. And for those who haven't, or…

Earth Day just passed not to long ago and it got me thinking, why do we need one special day out of the whole year to care about our planet? And does anybody actually do things differently on this day? There are so…

Men are very strange creatures. I know, I am a man. Men may be catching up in lifespan but they still need to pay more attention to their bodies and mind. You often don’t take time to care for your health even if…

So with our world being drowned in caffeine, from soda's to coffee, one wonders what the effect is on our brains? Angela Sun from Current TV, goes and gets some MRI shots of her brain, before and after two cups of cof…

"The practice of living on the products of the plant kingdom to the exclusion of flesh, fish, fowl, eggs, honey, animal milk and its derivatives, and encourages the use of alternatives for all commodities derived wholl…

As of late, I’ve been stumbling across an overwhelming amount of blogs focusing on calorie counts, pro-Ana support, etc. (and it breaks my heart to see them). Or, on the other end of the spectrum, I’ll find eating disord…

How paranoid are you about germs? Do you wash your hands often?

What is your biggest health fear?

Ever since Memorial Day weekend, I've been on a health kick trying to get rid of all the crap I had that weekend. I've never had so much food in one weekend. I attended 2 BBQ's, spent Friday with friends at Buffa…

I know you are beautiful, you just don't know it yet. You have goals but those goals are going to make you sick and weak. If you throw up at every meal, that I paid for, I won't be able to suggest any nice place to…

When it comes to any kind of working out, having a support system is very important. Most people use exercise to stay healthy and lose weight, or to even gain weight. There are a number of people who can be a part o…

(Well whaddyaknow, its written by the former head of the FDA) Dr. Kessler presents groundbreaking research, along with what is sure to be a controversial view inside the industry that continues to feed a our nation --…

Everywhere you look these days you turn and see something else advertising organic food. Big billboards with giant veggies or maybe a bus driving by with ads on the side. If you want to know more they have websites…

Today I found that “mixture of honey and cinnamon is known for hundreds of years for their miraculous curing power. If we look back into the history we can see both these items used by different countries and cultures…

This list comes from the 100 Healthiest Foods for Women from nursingdegree.net. Although this site lists the foods are for women, I don't see why men cannot also follow these food recommendations. A healthy chol…

So for quite a few years now I've had a lot of trouble with my stomach and eating, a problem that remains undiagnosed. I went to the doctor (for like the hundredth time) and she gave me a 6 month prescription to Nexi…

I'm nearing my final semester at college, and between my senior thesis, the dog, and my girlfriend, exercise and diet unfortunately fall to the way side. Even I, the person who tells you to get off your butt to go ru…

Have you ever made an attempt or thought about suicide? What made you not follow through with it? http://healthkicker.com

My diet is horrible. I have two options right now: starve to death, or continue feeling nauseated all day, every day. I need help.No matter what I eat, often times I feel sick. A few years ago, it got so bad and pai…

(Props: NY Times) NY Times Article here Ever wished you knew what foods to eat? Johnny Bowden came up with 11 that you aren't eating! (From NY times) 1) Beets: Think of beets as red spinach, Dr. Bowden said, becau…

(Because while it was fun being out of shape, being in shape is always better) Ok, so I'm not proud to admit this. In the past month, I have gained 12 pounds. Count em, 12. And it's mainly due to a few things, mainly…

If you workout a lot, you're familiar with the feeling of aching muscles. New research suggests that getting a dose of caffeine before working out could reduce sore muscles afterwards. The ability to ease muscle sor…

Do you believe in living green? If so, what do you do to help the environment?

This would also be good reason for a freak-out. And now for an interruption in our regularly scheduled programming (I owe you a dissertation on poo, I know.) The following is an announcement from the Emergency Charlo…

(What moves you?) One of my biggest motivators was kickboxing. Besides being one of the best workouts available, there is literally an endless plethora of fighter videos, most of which have some kind of Rocky-esc tr…

If you are on a diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, then you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you are worried about the food that goes…

Any all-you-can-eat or buffet is a bad idea because it kills portion control and limiting calories. All-you-can-eat sushi restaurants are abundant and very popular in Vancouver and Toronto. I worked as a server in one…

Peeing and pooping, already discussed on this site with alarming frequency, are merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the ways your body can betray you during exercise. It matters not whether you exer…

Has anyone recently complimented you on your looks? Did you feel good about yourself at the time?

Have you ever heard the saying you are what you eat? In some sense, this is true, because if you eat unhealthy foods you are prone to be an unhealthy person. The foods we ingest are extremely important to our abilit…

Just a few days ago, a bill to reverse the smoking ban in public places in Nevada was "killed" in the Senate despite being voter-approved. As it stands, smoking is not allowed in bars, casinos, and other indoor publ…

When you head to the grocery store, shopping for products like eggs, meat, fish, milk, and produce can be very tricky. Signs are posted everywhere labeling food as natural, organic, and a number of other things—but w…

(What if it were legal?) NPR came up with a hypothetical scenario and asked experts to play along, commenting on their imagined outcomes. The scenario: Marijuana has been legal for two years throughout the U.S. It is…

The key to a very successful workout is always the warm up, and the key to relaxing after is the cool down. The problem is, not all of us do it, and if we do, it's very little. The point to warming up is not just s…

(What if you could erase some of your worst memories – you know the stuff that makes you cringe when it pops up in your head.) Researchers at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, in Brooklyn, NY might be able to he…

This is for all you fruit lovers. Someone gave this great tip so I thought I'd share it with everyone, washing grapes with toothpaste. It gets rid of malathion, which is a pesticide sprayed on grapes to get rid of insec…

I've been trying to research fish oil recently, so I could get the right kind (and for a good price). I thought I'd share some of the information I had found so that others who aren't eating enough fish weekly (such a…

(Knowing when to stop is good) I’m sure all of you guys have heard of this, you shouldn’t work on one body part for too long, because, god forbid, if you hurt yourself you won’t be able to train anymore! And they're…

If you’re trying to health healthfully and maintain your weight, you know you need to watch your sugar intake. But sometimes a label just isn’t enough to keep you on the straight and narrow. Sure, a label on a can of C…

* Be suspicious of any sibling/relative/friend who volunteers to babysit you during your hospital stay. * Be wary of any male intern with soft hands, curled eyelashes and a French manicure. * Be chummy to the doctor wh…

Our skin's primary purpose is to protect us. When we don't take care of our skin, it can't do its job properly - and it looks faded and dull. To look years younger, you must take care of your skin each and every day…

If you exercise regularly, you may want to think twice about taking antioxidants like vitamins C and E. A new study published on Monday surprisingly found that consuming antioxidants could actually reverse the benefic…

Fiery plane crash. Rock climbing accident. Cancer. Crushed in one of those huge metal turnstiles/revolving door of spikes they have at the zoo that look like an Iron Maiden. (Am I the only one who is terrified by th…

When you get sick, do you become needy or do you tough it out?

If you have been trying to lose weight, but have been unsuccessful, new studies suggest that your diet may be to blame. In the past it has widely been believed and taught that a low-calorie diet will help people los…

Once you get used to working out everyday, you get complacent. You feel good after doing your usual workout. It could be a simple jog, or your usual weight lifting regiment, or your usual yoga and pilates. But someth…

I was talking to my friend the other night while he was eating ice cream and said that he was going to "get fat" but then he added, "oh well that's what snowboarding is for." I just came back from a good run, after…

What do you think is the first sign of bad health; weight gain, feeling sluggish, craving bad foods, or can't sleep at night?

Several members of my family are overweight. And so, over the years, I've seen it all: gym memberships, near-religious watching of The Biggest Loser (now, that TV show could go on forever), resolutions that didn't sti…

Recently I had a discussion with some friends about what merits an activity to be a sport/sporting event and the difference between that and a hobby or athletic activity.The argument was: to qualify as a sport, the ac…

(There was a time) I'm not proud of it, but I show off old pictures of myself. It's smug, pretentious, self indulgent, and a shameless ego boost, but I figure if there are people making tons of money doing the same…

Via FML Today, I went to the doctor. For the past year, my stomach would get upset every time I ate. Attempting to ease the pain, I would always eat a piece of bread. My doctor told me I have Celiac disease, which m…

One of the biggest tips I can ever give is you also one of the simplest; HYDRATE. Drink water and lots of it. Many people go throughout their days feeling tired and weary, so they drink caffeinated beverages or eat…

Are you looking to get in shape for the upcoming summer season? What is your goal?

I wonder how many years she's been puffing on those things?

Just saw an article on Yahoo! about "The 4 Germiest Places at the Gym"... The list goes as: * Public Yoga Mats * Dumbbells * Exercise Bike Seats * Locker Room Showers and Floors I'm not surprised at all that thes…

(Probably one of the best investments ever.) Lets face it. There are some times when exercise is a chore. You're sore and you don't want to move. The trail you run is starting to bore you, or the gym you hit regularly…

I have a lot of freckles, including some in weird places. I have the normal areas covered like my arms and face, but I have a few random ones like on the underside my finger, on top of a toe, and one right in the midd…

AUSTIN, Texas — Daring to tinker with the hallowed formula for chicken fried steak and french fries, the Texas Senate voted Friday to ban the use of most trans fats in restaurants. ... Initially, it would impact only…

I am frequent computer user. Of course it’s interesting to know how danger for my health computer can be. Working with computer for whole day is not rare nowadays. If it’s an aspect of our work or if we use computer…

If you take any interest in your health, this list will not be news to you. Some illnesses may not be avoidable with diet, but so much can be helped just by adding and subtracting certain foods. I think these are all…

The other day I finished reading a fascinating book named "Your Body's Many Cries For Water". What impressed me the most from reading this book, is that the author establishes a clear association between the benefits…

How often do you go number 2?

Via Xinhuanet.com "About 3.5 million of American children under the age of five are at risk of going hungry, an anti-hunger group said on Thursday. This accounts for about 17 percent of the American kids under five,…

"Dear Charlotte." I've always liked the sound of that. Moreover, I always like being asked for advice by perfect strangers. But even better is giving advice to people who don't even ask me for it! Which is why when Read…

Staying healthy while traveling can help to ensure your trip overseas is a happy and enjoyable one. It is important to focus on your health and well-being when traveling. 1. Pay less attention to the details…

Knowing that your finals are just around the corner (say, 2 days left?) and you're not prepared, is just unbelievably horrifying!! ...and you know what's the worst part? Having a dream that you actually FAILE…

Healthkicker Email: What race would you say has the fastest metabolism? From what I've seen and heard, Asians seem to have the fastest metabolism. Which race do you think has the fastest metabolism? http://heal…

Even if you think you know everything there is to know about cholesterol, there may be a few more surprises in store. Check out these common myths about high cholesterol; find out who’s most likely to have it, what…

(If I could do it, I'd never leave the couch) So its 5 pm, and you're on your couch. Maybe you have your TV on, maybe you're munching on some of your favorite snacks, or maybe you're just sitting there, doing nothing.…

I have seen and heard many doctors and nurses turning to drugs, alcohol, and smoking. No one has yet to give me a solid explanation. The few doctors I spoke to said it's to relieve stress, but somehow I doubt that.…

(Left, Senior Year High School - 220 lbs, Right, 3rd year of University - 160 lbs) I’ll tell you right off the bat, it’s no cake walk and for most of you, losing this much weight w…

April's Great Fitness Experiment was testing out the online personal training service from Women's Health Magazine. I did it for a month. It was lame. But not so bad that it would make an interesting post. Confession t…

The supermarkets are full of it – enhanced bottled water. Are they any good? Nutritionist Dr. Pamela Peeke believes that some of the claims that marketers make about enhanced water may not be true. For example, she…

"Pssst!" I looked over at the woman laying next to me on the hard gym floor, both of us in a cesspool of our sweat courtesy of the bootcamp class we were doing. At first I wasn't sure if her noise was just a loud e…

Have you ever taken medicine that wasn't prescribed to you? Were there any side effects?

I started running approx. half a year ago (in Sept.) and I did my first 10k and first road race today. It was an amazing experience. I had to get up at 5:20 to get dressed and have time to eat before meeting my teach…

Good carbs, bad carbs, protein, nutrients...It can all get pretty heavy duty. Healthy eating facts abound and can get very confusing. Today, let's put away the latest calorie counting charts and discuss a tactic th…

People exercise for many reasons:1) To lose/maintain weight and tone/buff up 2) For the feeling of adrenaline 3) For the health benefits And many more. Why do you work out? What's your motivation?

Many of the foods we eat regularly are made with additives, which can act as preservatives, as coloring agents, or to maintain the food’s consistency. Most of the additives are safe, but here are five you should wat…

This is an e-mail I wrote my roommate: I figured as you got home from the gym and felt great about yourself for being active, I would give you a story to make you feel even better about yourself! So this morning…

On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with your body? -took this question from John

If you're so lucky to still be in your growing years, then there's tons of stuff you can do to increase your height in a natural way. There's a lot of lies around the web about the process of growing, so forget what y…

I've received an unexpected visitor. This visitor happens to be a cold. And while I may be suffering now, I have revisited a few old friends. You probably know them, but let's get reacquainted. 1) Puffs Plus With Vicks…

It has happened to me dozens of times during my three years at this school. I'm forced to practically starve because this school doesn't provide vegetarian food for students. On top of that, they also set up these cra…

What is your stress level today: high, low or moderate?

Have you ever taken medicine that wasn't prescribed to you? Were there any side effects?