Sometimes we choose alcohol according to our mood, occasion or the company we’re with. If we’re in a bar with a group of friends, we might order a shot. If we’re drinking home alone, a glass of wine may be cliché, but a very probable scenario. Some people prefer spirits, others enjoy sweet and creamy…

Therapy: defined by Google as, “treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder”.  Sounds simple enough.  Yet, a social stigma continues to exist surrounding the implications of the word: the kinds of people who participate in it and their reasons for being there. Having never attended a therapy session and with little knowledge of the subject,…

As winter sets in, it can be easy to stay inside and let hibernation mode take over. But that doesn't mean you should let your health become obsolete. If you're looking to take your fitness goals to the next level and make your health a priority, it might be time to join a health club. "It's…

With work, activities and obligations constantly piling up, who has time to even think about cooking healthy meals at home? When you're constantly on the go, there's barely enough time to get to the gym regularly. During a particularly busy week, you might find yourself indulging in the convenience of takeout a few too many…

From office parties to neighborhood gatherings - during the holidays, food is everywhere. Despite your healthiest of intentions, it's not easy to eat right during the holiday season - no matter how determined you are to stay on track. Fear not! With a few simple tricks and a game plan, you can still enjoy your favorite…

I don't know about you, but when I'm at work or school and I get hungry for lunch, I usually opt for fast food. It doesn't help when there's ten different fast food places within the radius of my workplace, and it's even worse having a mini food court in the center of my university.…

Snacks come with a negative connotation because they're often associated with junk food like Doritos or Oreos. But snacking isn’t necessarily a bad thing! You’re allowed to snack and STILL BE HEALTHY! Just watch what you're eating and how much you're eating.  Here are ten healthier snack options to help you get rid of those fatty junk foods. PEANUT…

I may be super picky, but I love food. And up until recently, I had never really paid attention to nutritional facts or what was actually going into my body. My diet literally consisted of fast food, processed junk, and lots and lots of sweets. Now I'm a little more conscious of what I eat. I find myself…

The 5:2 Diet is also known as the Fast Diet. When you’re on it, you eat normally for five days out of the week and on the other two days you severely limit the number of calories you intake. This is also known as intermittent fasting, which can tremendously help with losing weight because you…