We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Stay bright-eyed with these simple strategies to stop eye itching and redness By The Editors of Prevention Are You Seeing Red? If you find yourself frequently dealing with the itching and burning of dry eyes, you’re certainly not alone. But allergies , pollution, and an overheated office are not the only causes of red, burning eyes: your age may be the real culprit. After age 40, women see a significant reduction in tear production along with eye-drying hormonal changes, the two major reasons why most women over 40 experience dry eyes. And if you wear contacts, expect the itch and irritation to start even sooner. With a few simple lifestyle tweaks and a little help from artificial tears, you can get quick relief from aging’s annoying little side effect. 1. Use Tears Liberally Use artificial tears as often as you like; doctors say that most people underuse artificial tears. “You can use them as often as needed. From once or twice a day to every 20 minutes,” says Dr. Monica. These over-the-counter drops will cleanse your eyes and restore the right kind of tears. 2. Moisten your eyes before blow-drying your hair To keep from drying your eyes along with your tresses, use artificial tears before and after you blow-dry, says Dr. Monica. For extra measure, moisten your eyes halfway through too. 9 Tips to Healthier, Younger Hair Learn more ways to beat dry eyes after the break.

The holiday season officially kicks off tomorrow with the Thanksgiving feast. The days and weeks that follow are full of parties, sweet treats, and spiked punches. I don’t think it’s fair for anyone to attempt to lose weight when foodie festivities abound, but maintaining your weight – that’s a noble goal. For me, exercise is key for balancing out all my indulgences. I like to kick off T day with a workout, be it a Turkey Trot or a vinyasa yoga class. Many gyms offer special classes designed to fire up your metabolism before the upcoming meal. The amount of calories burned in your workout will probably not offset your entire meal, but every little bit counts, and the workout might just keep you more accountable when you scoot your chair under the table. I am planning a workout at my sister’s gym in Minneapolis – a 30-minute weight circuit followed by 30 minutes of swimming. What about you? Flickr User pixonomy Will You Be Working Out Before Your Feast? Yes! I will be working out on Thanksgiving. No. Let the feasting begin. Undecided and thinking about it.

Pilates is a gentle, yet demanding, form of body conditioning that promotes flexibility, stamina and strength. Proponents claim that regular practice also supports a more positive mindset. Although it was originally conceived to assist recovery from injury, it has recently become the exercise of choice of many athletes, celebrities and fitness gurus. More importantly, its Related posts: Polypill News and Research Ecklonia Cava Research Best Of Fenugreek Research Dancing for Health Aerobic Interval Training

Older kids (those aged 11-14) got an average of 7 fewer minutes of exercise per practice than 7-to-10-year-olds.

When I work the front desk at my yoga studio, I notice anything from the weather outside to an upcoming holiday can mean the difference between a busy session and a class with only one or two students. Some studios have a policy of canceling the class if there aren’t enough people, and others shorten it depending on how many people show up. The advantages of being the only one in your group exercise class, of course, is the personalized attention and communication you get with the teacher, which means working at your individual level and having the help you need with any positions or exercises. But for some group class newbies , having all that focus on you can be unwanted. What’s your opinion: do you like the individualized attention, or do you feel self-conscious when there’s no one else in the class?

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The following post was written by New York-based trainer David Kirsch . I’ll be the first to admit abiding by a sound nutrition plan does require discipline. You will have to make some adjustments to your eating habits, changes to your diet, and eliminate some foods for good (it’s all for the better!). But quite often, just a simple switch in a recipe can make all the difference between a healthy and heavy, tummy-bloating meal. My Power Pancakes prove that you don’t have to sacrifice the experience of an enjoyable breakfast while following the DK plan. Rich in protein and whole grains, they feature the essential components of a sound breakfast – and contain no white flour or sugar! A great way to start the day after a morning workout, you won’t feel weighed down (or have the urge to go back to bed). Check out the recipe when you read more.

It’s not uncommon for me to have a glass of biodynamic or organic red wine with my evening meal. As I was planning dinner last night, I got to thinking about why I enjoy wine and also about the rather substantial number of people who can’t or choose not to include alcohol in their lives. Related posts: Herbal Tips and Updates Herbal Sleep Study Results Herbal News and Reviews Herbal Tea Sleep Study Hot Drinks for Colds

Yesterday the Senate effectively rejected a spending bill that included a 19-month fix for Medicare payments.