Photo by Kaitlyn Baker on Unsplash  Writing A Short Article Can Be As Easy As 1-2-3 One of the greatest obstacles many writers face when attempting to start a new project is how to format the article. I know I used to spend a great deal of my preparation and brainstorming time trying to sort out the answer to that very question. Many of the writers that I work with as a writing instructor and consultant were struggling with the same issue. If you are reading this article then probably you have as well. Writing a short article can be even more challenging because you need to stay focused and organized, however writing a short article really can be very easy if you work with a simple structure. In fact, it only involves three steps: Step One: Write a thesis statement I know you just had an ugly flashback to freshman composition class and I apologize for springing it on you like that, but really your English teacher did know what he or she was talking about when they insisted you hav...

Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash Whether you are just starting out with your online business or you are a seasoned pro, writing and distributing articles is one of the most effective and low-cost ways to drive lots of targeted traffic to your site. Writing articles and submitting them to the article directories will get you free traffic when people click on the link in your resource box. It is also a great way to improve search engine rankings since you will have plenty of incoming links to your site. Let's take a look at how you can get started writing articles. Here are a few tips to get you started. Write a Top Ten List An easy way to get started with an article is to come up with a Top Ten List. Find a topic related to your business and jot down ten reasons why someone should purchase your product or offer advice on a topic that's related to your website. Examples would be the top ten ways to get your baby to sleep through the night, the top ten reasons to write articles,...

Photo by fotografierende on Unsplash Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a blank sensation, not knowing where to start, before writing an article? I bet you have! You are not alone in this. Everyone faces this problem in the beginning. But as time goes by this block starts to fade away. So I made a checklist for all of you out there wanting to write but can't start. This checklist should help you eliminate some common problems in writing articles: 1. Have a specific purpose in mind Always have a specific purpose in mind before you begin writing: you should be crystal clear about what are you hoping to accomplish by writing your article. Is it an article clarifying an issue for your customers, to attract prospects, to improve the link popularity for your website? 2. Know your target population Before writing an article, conduct research on the target population. What are their experience, their interest, and their wants in the chosen topic? What pain or problem do they try to avoid? ...

Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash Dehydration is among the most common heat-related dangers for children and adults, so making sure your family meets their daily fluid intake needs should be at the top of your “To Do” list. Dehydration can cause dizziness, nausea, and weakness. “The human body is made up of about 60 percent water and can experience dehydration with only a two percent water loss,” says registered dietitian, Jennifer Seyler. “Getting enough fluid can help you feel and look good. Studies have shown positive effects in healthy individuals when proper hydration is maintained.” As a general guideline, most adults need eight to 12 cups of fluids daily, while children ages one to three need five to six cups, and children ages four to eight require seven to eight cups. Although this may seem like a lot, there are many easy ways to meet these needs. Variety is Key. You may be surprised to learn that peach can help you meet your daily fluid requirements. There are many natural,...

Don't always believe what you hear- especially when it comes to your health. Here some nutrition myths we were taught to follow, and according to the experts, we shouldn't have listened to them. Sugar Causes Diabetes So far, a diet high in calories, being overweight, and an inactive lifestyle are the main risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. All Fats are bad The key is to replace bad fats (saturated fats and trans fats) with good fats (monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats) in our diet. Brown Sugar is better than White Sugar Unless you eat a gigantic portion of brown sugar every day – the mineral content difference between brown sugar and white sugar is absolutely insignificant. Brown Eggs are more nutritious than White Eggs Eggshell color can vary but it has nothing to do with the quality, flavor, nutritive value, cooking characteristics, or shell thickness of an egg. The eggshell color only depends upon the breed of the hen. Avoid seafood to lower blood cholesterol Satur...

The hallmark of the modern developed society seems to be people with those ugly bulges. And lots of dieting ads! Let's just face it! We will have to live with dieting. Now the question then is, how to do it effectively and safely. Dieting refers to controlled food intake to obtain a short-term goal: losing weight or adding it. Diet refers to the food items that form the dieting process. Human beings need essential nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. A well-balanced diet must meet these nutritional requirements or it could threaten general health and physical fitness. The diet must make the person healthy enough to be active and still provide only enough calories that can be burned away in the course of a day without it accumulating as fat. The fact is not every diet works for everyone. That is because there are metabolic differences between individuals. The challenge is to choose a diet that works for you. This you can do only with the help of a...

Photo by louisreed on Unsplash   What Are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that can safely interact with free radicals and terminate the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged. Although there are several enzyme systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the principal micronutrient antioxidants are vitamin E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Selenium, a trace metal that is required for the proper function of one of the body’s antioxidant enzyme systems, is sometimes included in this category. The body cannot manufacture these micronutrients so they must be supplied in the diet. Can antioxidants prevent cancer? That is a good question. Considerable laboratory evidence from chemical, cell culture, and animal studies indicate that antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer. However, information from recent clinical trials is less clear. In recent years, large-scale, randomized clinical trials reached inconsistent conclusions. Various n...