Lifestyle

The term “addict” is sometimes used casually in reference to people who spend a lot of time playing video games, but recent research indicates that video game addiction may be more serious than we think. A study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry showed that about 8% of video gamers showed a problematic gaming compulsion that led to negative effects on social and family life, and work and studying.

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It seems as if stress and anxiety are an integral part of our week as we struggle to get to our jobs at the same time every day and fulfill our duties, irregardless of whether or not we have enough to do. In the end, if we’re not worried about getting there on time, we’re stressed about finding a way to fill those interminable 8 hours.

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It makes perfect sense that sitting in front of the TV or computer for days on end can contribute to obesity. After all, when you’re sitting, you’re not exercising, and any excess calories you consume are stored as fat rather than burned as fuel.

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Calcium is an essential mineral for many different functions in the human body. In fact, it is the most abundant mineral in the body. Of course, the best-known role of calcium is in the structure and strength of the skeletal bones and the teeth. Some of its lesser-known functions include cell metabolism, muscle contraction, and nerve impulse transmission.

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There are many reasons to choose a plant-based diet, but probably one of the most beneficial reasons is for your own personal health. A vegetarian diet, or even a “less-meatarian” diet, can have many positive health effects.

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The term vegetarian means different things to different people. Although the word technically describes someone who does not eat meat, there are many interpretations and views about what a vegetarian actually is.

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If you suffer from arthritis, you are probably tempted to reduce the amount of physical activity that you participate in because of the pain and the fear of further damaging your joints. However, research and clinical practice shows that this is actually counterproductive, and doing some form of daily exercise — even mild — can significantly improve your arthritis symptoms.

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Physical fitness is the goal of many ordinary people. Some people just want to be able to fit into their old clothes, while others want to take it a step further and have the body of a supermodel. Most people don’t have the resources at their home to achieve their fitness goals, so the only other option is to join a health club. Choosing the right health club to accommodate your needs can be tricky, so here are a few things to look for.

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In the busy and driven world that we live in, one of the things that really seems to suffer is a good night’s sleep, regardless of our age. Whether we’re adults trying to earn our daily bread or kids heading off to school, it is not uncommon for us to be functioning with some degree of sleep deprivation.

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Next time you feel the first stir of a cold or allergies — rhinitis, sinusitis, allergic asthma — try nasal washing with a saline solution for symptom relief. Nasal washing helps reduce the amount of mucus that drains from your nose and sinus passages during bouts of rhinitis or sinusitis. It is a particularly good practice to do before bed as drainage irritation is often worse at night.

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