Time for a week off work…time to relax, de-stress, clear your head…but what kind of effect does a holiday have once you’ve returned to the workplace? After a few days back many of us can already contemplate another long break from the office.

Flax seed…the latest health ingredient in bread, cereal and bakery goods. It has even been called the ‘modern miracle food.’ Why does the name of this small seed seem to be popping up on the packaging of our favorite products?

So you’re exercising more and getting into the gym, among other things…but are you getting the most out of your workouts? Good food choices and the correct timing of meals may enhance performance. Here are some useful simple sports nutrition guidelines to help you gain that competitive edge.

So you’ve heard it a thousand times! Don’t skip out on breakfast if you want to lose weight or maintain a healthy body weight. Eating breakfast means you’re less hungry throughout the day. Not into eggs on the go? There are many ways you can make your morning meal taste good and still be good for you.

Don’t give in to the books and the talk and the hoopla! Fad diets are everywhere – most of the authors are people looking to make money and earn success by preying on people’s desperate need to lose weight. Remember- a healthy lifestyle can be achieved with your own education on good food and diet.

The regulations dealing with how foods are labeled is ambiguous and hard to regulate. Many believe the term “low-fat” is used to increase the sales of foods in today's market.  Low compared to what? Often, all it means is that the food is lower fat than it was at one time. A new lower-fat version may still have 100 grams of fat.

Ever wondered how long condoms have been in existence for? And what they were made of? Okay maybe you don’t think about it every day, but if you ever have, here’s your answer.

The oldest surviving condom in the world has gone on display in an Austrian museum. The reusable condom dates back to 1640 and is completely intact, as is its original users' manual, written in Latin. The manual suggests that users immerse the condom in warm milk prior to its use to avoid diseases.

Our immune system is what protects us from bacteria and infection. Sound important? It is! So we don’t want it to weaken – then we get that nasty cold or flu or worse. Certain foods with potent nutrients, minerals and organic compounds can supercharge your immune system and help fight off disease. The following will keep you healthy, and maybe prevent your next doctor visit:

Don’t give up! You can do it! You’ve put in all that hard work and it will start to show, diet success will be yours! Sticking to your diet is hard so make sure you have the skills and self-knowledge to keep you on track.

Interested in a cheap, healthy way of losing weight? A new study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows that using smaller bowls, plates and spoons may curb the amount of food you take in. Based on the findings "obese patients may want to use smaller bowls and spoons at home to reduce over-consumption," while "larger bowls and spoons would encourage more food intake than the smaller bowls and spoons that are often provided," for undernourished individuals.

In previous studies, researchers from Cornell University found that teenagers poured 77 percent less juice into tall narrow glasses than they did into short wide glasses. In a similar study, Philadelphia bartenders poured less liquor into "highball" glasses than they did into tumblers. 

OT at the office leaving you stressed? Burning the midnight oil, as they say? Women, you may be even more affected by long work hours than men, a British study shows.

Researchers studied 193 men and 229 women who were, on average, about 40 years old. Participants completed surveys about their work environment, personality, height, weight, food intake and other demographic information.

Marriage…an emotional disaster for some, but rewarding and happy for many.  Marriage isn’t easy and definitely has its ups and downs, but the love conquers all is a romantic notion. And marriage has benefits - a stable, loving marriage can keep a person positive, motivated, and happy.

Accepting your body starts at a young age and a positive body image is integral to a healthy adulthood, especially for women. Apart from the self confidence that goes along with it, teaching women to accept and trust their bodies may be the key to treating eating disorders, an Ohio State study finds.

In a new study, Harvard Medical School researchers document a 73.5 per cent increase in fat babies over a 22-year period -- a trend they warn has worrisome implications for the U.S. obesity epidemic, reports the Chicago Tribune.

Need a good junk cleanup! Who doesn’t once in a while?! When your pantry starts filling up with unhealthy items, you end up eating all that junk ‘til it’s gone. It’s time to stop this nasty habit. Follow these tips to a healthier, junk-free lifestyle.