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Author: Adolph Wylie
Adolph Wylie is a health blogger who is dedicated to helping others achieve their best lives. A self-proclaimed fitness enthusiast, Adolph loves nothing more than spending his days at the gym or out on a run. When he's not working on his blog or hitting the weights, you can usually find him curled up with a good book or spending time with his loved ones.
Trying to eat healthily at college can be challenging. There are late-night pizza, ramen, and taco nights; potluck dinners, double-feature movie nights, and fro-yo stations all competing for your attention. Reducing the number of unhealthy foods you eat is an important part of staying healthy in college. Junk food might taste good and make you feel momentarily satisfied, but it’s not very nutritious and is high in fat, sodium, and sugar. These are some of the negative effects of eating too much junk food. How To Stop Eating Junk Food If you see junk food in the cafeteria, but don’t…
If you’re an avid pole dancer or are looking to get into the sport more seriously, then you might have heard that your kidney could be at risk. Pole dancing requires a lot of fast-paced spinning and twirling, as well as a lot of upside-down positions. This can put pressure on your kidneys as they are located quite low on your back and slightly to the left. However, with the right precautions in place, there is no reason why you cannot continue pole dancing with confidence. Read on for everything you need to know about preventing sore kidneys whilst pole…
If you have good friends, you probably think they’re the best people in the world. But even the strongest friendships can sometimes be strained by misunderstandings, arguments, and other issues. When your friends feel like they can no longer trust you or that your behavior is having an adverse effect on their lives, they may start to resent you. This may lead them to distance themselves from you and actively dislike being around you. You might not realize this is happening, but if your friends are repeatedly making excuses to avoid hanging out with you or going out with the…
Think you can’t gain weight in one week? Think again! The truth is, gaining weight can be done very quickly, especially if you know what methods to use. It’s not an easy process and requires a lot of dedication and effort on your part, but if you follow the steps listed below, it can be done. Many people struggle with gaining weight because of their metabolism, genetics, or even from past dieting habits. However, no matter what the reason is that you cannot gain weight, there are ways to do so in a short amount of time that are healthy…
It’s almost that time of year again, where cupid-like love and feelings of warmth and generosity fill the air. If you’re a member of the retail or hospitality industries, then you know that this means one thing: Easter is coming! In fact, it’s just around the corner. This wonderful day of giving eggs to your friends and family as well as chocolate bunnies comes just once a year. Thankfully, most workplaces give their employees the day off for this special holiday. However, depending on which state you live in and what position you have at work can make all the…
Pasta is a favorite among many home cooks and professional chefs alike. It’s inexpensive, easy to find in stores, and can be paired with almost any type of food. However, if you’re not careful about how you prep your pasta, it may end up sticking together and becoming one giant mess. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to avoid this unfortunate scenario. When storing your pasta in a plastic bag or another container, make sure the pieces aren’t touching each other. If possible, don’t store them directly next to one another even if they aren’t touching. You also…
When you are in high school and have braces, you think that the final step is to get those rubber bands to help with the alignment of your teeth. But the truth is that rubber bands are just the first step towards getting braces. If you have braces but find it hard to keep them clean and food keeps getting stuck in between your teeth, then rubber bands might be a good option for you. Usually, after six months of wearing braces, most people need some additional help from rubber bands to keep things tidy. However, if you find yourself…
In the world of dating apps and social media, it is becoming easier than ever to meet new people. In fact, many of us now have more opportunities to date than ever before. However, this has also opened the door for a pandemic of “hyper fixation” – aka over-obsessive thinking about someone or something that triggers an unhealthy response. Hyperfixation is a relatively new term that refers to an obsessive fixation on someone or something. It can be triggered by almost anything: from online dating apps like Bumble or Tinder to watching specific TV shows or movies, listening to certain…
Removing stitches after getting cut or scraped hurts. The ends of cut hair and skin naturally come together to form the scab that covers your wound. The scab is made of protein and other natural elements that protect the wound from infection. Following the doctor’s instructions is essential for a successful recovery process after getting cut, scraped, or sliced somehow. Stitches are not just for aesthetics; they have a purpose in helping your wounds heal quickly, prevent them from reopening, and remain as invisible as possible at the same time. Does Removing Stitches Hurt? It depends on where the stitches…
Call it the digital distortion of reality. Pictures don’t always paint an accurate picture of what we look like in real life. In fact, most of us appear fatter and larger than life in photos because of a phenomenon known as camera distortion or image distortion. If you have ever wondered why you look fatter in pictures, the answer is simple. In the same way that a convex mirror makes you look fatter and your hair appear smaller when you stand closer to it, the same thing happens with cameras. It’s not just you; anybody would look fatter in pictures…