Here's an exercise that improves cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, burns calories -- plus you can do it anywhere and it's cheap. It sounds too good to be true, but it isn't. Jumping rope is a great workout for people of all fitness levels and all it takes to get started is a pair of training shoes and a jump rope.According to Healthline, jumping rope does more … [Read more...] about Jumping rope: The perfect workout
Get the most out of Easter ham with easy ham and beans
If you've got a pile of leftover ham after your Easter feast and you're not in the mood to eat ham sandwiches for a solid week, try a pot of ham and beans. This filling, flavorful dish reheats well, keeps in the refrigerator for several days and can be frozen to be eaten later. Don't be afraid to experiment with flavors or add in extra vegetables or meats that you want to use … [Read more...] about Get the most out of Easter ham with easy ham and beans
Think before using ladders
Talk about a useful tool. Ladders get you up to the task so easily.And because they are necessary and common, they can be taken for granted. That's a problem, because close to 25,000 workers were injured in falls from ladders in one recent year, and more than 100 died due to falls from ladders. In fact, ladder-related injuries cost about $24 billion a year. Your safety … [Read more...] about Think before using ladders
Try micro-exercises to improve health
It's not like you have the time to run to the gym at lunch, change, exercise, shower and get back to your desk.Yet, it isn't healthy to spend an average of 9.3 hours a day sitting at a desk. In fact, according to Nilofer Merchant of the Harvard Business Review, after an hour of sitting, fat-burning enzymes in the body decrease by 90 percent, the body metabolism slows, blood … [Read more...] about Try micro-exercises to improve health
What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
Tax day is fast approaching and that means millions of Americans are busy assembling their tax returns. While many Americans look forward to refunds, some will find themselves sending payments to Uncle Sam. And, unfortunately, not everyone will have the money to pay their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service reports that as of 2020, more than 11 million Americans owed back … [Read more...] about What to do if you can’t pay your taxes