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6 Intimate Details You Can Tell Just By Looking At Someone

adriancb — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:49:26 +0000

By Kathy Benjamin Published: Mon, 16 May 2011 05:00:00 How much would you pay to be able to read another person's mind? As superpowers go, it's a hell of a lot more of a game changer than, say, flight

18 Memory Tricks You Need to Know on Shine

adriancb — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:09:50 +0000

Can’t remember where you put your glasses? Blanked on your new colleague’s name? “Forgetting these types of things is a sign of how busy we are,” says Zaldy S. Tan, MD, director of the Memory Disorders Clinic at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. “When we’re not paying good attention, the memories we form aren’t very robust, and we have a problem retrieving the information later.”

30 Surefire Ways To Trim An Inch! | Hi! Health and Fitness

adriancb — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:15:35 +0000

Everyone wants to remove the excessive deposition or storage of fat in adipose tissues. Over many years it has been a common problem all over the world. These simple techniques are helpful to burn excess calories and make you trim an inch.

7 signs and symptoms of addiction

adriancb — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:02:53 +0000

When you discover that a friend or family member has a problem with drugs or alcohol, it often comes as a huge surprise to you. But secrecy is the drug on which addiction thrives, so it’s not really that odd that you were in the dark. Addiction grows worse over a sustained period of time, and there are some indicators that may give you an idea something is wrong with your loved one before the bottom falls out. Here are seven signs you should look for if you suspect someone you love has a problem with drugs or alcohol.

9 Strong Reasons To Eat Slowly

adriancb — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:00:51 +0000

I like chocolate candies a lot. Most of the time I have to eat 3 candies to be totally pleased. But recently I noticed that if after two candies I take a 10-15 min pause, I have significantly less or even no desire at all to eat the third one. I started wondering why this happens and began my research, which turned into learning the effects of slow eating.

The most prominent benefit of eating slowly is reduced intake of food and, therefore, weight loss, which has its own health benefits like lowering blood pressure or arthritis prevention.

13 Boosts for Your Health and Sex Drive:

adriancb — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:11:04 +0000

While our bodies may seem like mystical containers to most us – that never seem to behave in traceable patterns or that always seem to betray what our minds think our bodies will do – the truth here is that our conscious minds can conquer our crumbling physiques. And lift them back to safety. Think of the general rule: What you put in is going to affect what you get out of it. Apply this to the process of creating your own bodily patterns and read below for some long lost, simple remedies to get you started.

7 Foods That Lower Cholesterol

adriancb — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:51:29 +0000

7 Foods which will help you to reduce your cholesterol level!

15 ways of cooking a grilled cheese sandwich

adriancb — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:43:24 +0000

With the two simple core ingredients of bread and cheese, the grilled cheese sandwich innately lends itself to added bells and whistles. Meat, veggies, chocolate, fruit… there’s not much you couldn’t throw in with melted cheese between two pan-fried slices of bread. Many of us associate the grilled cheese with childhood lunches and tomato soup, but there’s an army of creative chefs out there keeping the American staple alive and relevant for grown-ups. It’s back, and it’s not just for lunch anymore. Below we’ve compiled some of the most creative grilled cheese variations known.

11 Global McDonald’s Menu Items

adriancb — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:28:32 +0000

The McDonald’s golden arches have come to symbolize American culture around the world. Operating in 118 countries and on six continents, the fast-food chain has no choice but to expand its options beyond the classic hamburger and french fries. Whether it’s the Rice Burger in Taiwan or the Paneer Salsa Wrap in India, check out our picks for the 11 most interesting McDonald’s menu items.

Another awesome find from Jessie! Great stuff!

10 ways to brighten up your house for Spring

adriancb — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:32:40 +0000

The last days of winter tend to have an emotional resemblance to the layers of dust peeking out from behind your furniture. While the mood of winter calls for quiet colors like calming browns and cool blues, spring screams for color! Bright pastels and lively shades of red and orange bring life to a dormant room, so before yard work comes calling, it’s time to get down to business and brighten up your rooms in the spirit of spring. Here are 10 tips to get you going in the right direction.

15 Big-Ass Record-Breaking Junk Foods (PIC)

adriancb — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:13:32 +0000

With the government becoming increasingly involved in American’s health habits and practices, we figure it’s only a matter of time before they start dictating what we can and cannot eat. So before consuming our favorite foods becomes a criminal act, we thought we pay homage to the Super-Sized foods that has made this country great. Without further adieu, here are 15 Big-Ass Record-Breaking Junk Foods.

10 Healthy Exercises That Make You Better in Bed

adriancb — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:13:24 +0000

For more stamina, flexibility, muscle control, and the ability to master new positions, check out the list of 10 exercises for the best sex of your life.

5 things you didn’t know about frozen food

adriancb — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:10:48 +0000

The frozen assets of other companies mean big business for Frozen Food Express Industries, one of the largest temperature-controlled trucking companies in the US. Through its subsidiaries, which include FFE Transportation Services and Lisa Motor Lines, the company transports truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Temperature-sensitive cargo accounts for most of the company’s sales. Frozen Food Express Industries also hauls dry freight, under the American Eagle Lines brand, and offers logistics services. Overall, the company maintains a fleet of about 2,030 tractors and 4,100 trailers.

10 weird workouts

adriancb — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:10:25 +0000

In 1818, engineer William Cubitt visited a British jail, where he was horrified to find that prisoners just lounged around in the yard all day. Cubitt set to work devising a machine that would keep the prisoners occupied, and he came up with a device that required the prisoners to step onto rotating blades, which in turn would grind corn or release water. The guards at the jail were pleased that the prisoners labored in such a monotonous, degrading way [source: Roth]. Soon, this device was in every prison. Now, that machine is in every fitness club and gym.

10 Hangover Cures from Around the Globe

adriancb — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:07:29 +0000

It’s safe to assume that come March 17, most of us will be indulging in a celebratory drink or two in honor of the Irish saint, St. Patrick. The morning after, then, the more (ahem) festive among us will be knocking back painkillers and water to alleviate the symptoms of a night well spent. However, did you know that there are far more inventive morning-after cures the world over? From blood pudding in the UK to the voodoo practices of Haiti, take a look (if you can stomach it!) at bizarre hangover treatments from around the globe.

Thanks Jessie for this very appropriate St. Patrick’s Day submitasaurus!

Top Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality

adriancb — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:53:27 +0000

In the late 1980s, a study by NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) resulted in excellent news for homeowners and office workers everywhere. The study concluded that common houseplants such as bamboo palms and spider plants not only make indoor spaces more attractive, they also help to purify the air!

The study was conducted by Dr. B.C. Wolverton, Anne Johnson, and Keith Bounds in 1989. While it was originally intended to find ways to purify the air for extended stays in orbiting space stations, the study proved to have implications on Earth as well.

33 Ways To Overcome Frustration

adriancb — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:47:45 +0000

I have a huge experience with frustration. I experienced it in so many ways, at so many times in my life, that I feel like I’m some kind of a specialist. If you wonder why I have this huge expertise, here’s the answer: growth never happens without it. The more frustration you are able to harvest, resolve and overcome, the more growth you’re experiencing. Avoiding it, hiding from it, deluding the game, none of these strategies will make you a better human being. On the contrary.

50 Caffeine-Free Ways to Increase Your Energy

adriancb — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:09:59 +0000

While coffee may work in the short term, you can also become addicted to the stimulating effects of caffeine, leaving you feeling even worse when you don’t drink it. Instead, learn how to boost your energy without the coffee crutch by following….

6 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

adriancb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:03:22 +0000

It’s definitely tough to exercise during those colder months, so here are 6 ways to motivate yourself to get out there and do it!

7 (Unsuccessful) Ways To Quit Smoking

adriancb — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:30 +0000

It’s my own fault. And so without further ado, I give you the 7 ways I’ve tried to quit and why I failed miserably at them. Hopefully some of you can either relate or let me know what I’m doing wrong