Nearly 66,5 percent of all adults in the United States are overweight, and 30.5 percent are obese. Overweight refers to an excess of body weight compared to set standards. The excess weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/or body water. Many people who are overweight are also obese. Obesity is a term for excess…
The “Old World” Style of Decorating is one that brings all of the elements of nature into play. Metals, clay, stone, wood, and countless other elements combine to create an atmosphere that is as charming as it is ageless. This is what old-world means in a modern kitchen. Despite the idea that this would be…
America’s focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention in the 1940s when President Roosevelt introduced the RDA, or Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) model. This model, which took on the shape of a pyramid in the 1980s (and hence now goes by the term “food pyramid”), has gone through a number of iterations since…
722 People don’t think that it’s important, but the appearance of your house outside is just as vital as the interior decorations. When you bring people to your house, the first thing they will see is the outside appearance. If you have a crappy look outside, even if your house has a great design and…
313 You probably don’t think much about the hard hat, but if you didn’t know, it can be a life saving device. While many areas of construction use these hats, it should be something that more people use. Think about all the times that you are in risk of falling off a ladder or having…
323 I remember someone once said, “If you want to know how clean anyone is, visit their bathroom to see what it looks like”. Many people will laugh when they see such statements as such, but it is the reality. This statement is subject to debate, but there is a lot of truth in it….
603 Fascinated in rocking chairs? Always wanted to have one? Then read on. Benjamin Franklin is popularly credited for inventing the rocking chair, but there is no real historical fact to support this. What was only determined is that he was the proud owner of a rocking chair that appeared in the Colonies 250 years…
The percentage of Americans who are overweight and obese is increasing very rapidly. “Overweight” is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) from 25.0 to 29.9 whereas a BMI of 30 or above is defined as “obese.” According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 56% of the population was overweight during the reporting…
Decorating a home can be a trying thing to do with the best of budgets. The fact that you do not happen to have large lots of money lying around however should not prevent you from having a lovely kitchen to call your own. The kitchen is after all, the heart of any home and…
If you’re battling a bulge that just won’t budge, liposuction surgery may have crossed your mind. By removing unwanted deposits of excess fat, liposuction improves body appearance and smoothes irregular or distorted body shapes. Safe liposuction surgery demands an attention to detail and care for the patient. Also, liposuction is mainly a form of body…