News: Pokémon GO Just Gamified the Non-Sedentary Lifestyle
Pokémon GO, the biggest augmented reality sensation ever, broke app store records this opening weekend. But it also did something even more important: it gamified physical activity.
Pokémon GO, the biggest augmented reality sensation ever, broke app store records this opening weekend. But it also did something even more important: it gamified physical activity.
Childhood obesity is becoming a national epidemic. If we don't improve what our kids eat soon, the next generation will have a significantly shorter lifespan. Instilling good eating habits when kids are young makes it much easier for them to stay healthy as they grow older.
Pokémon GO has had an incredible impact on gamers in a way we've never seen before, but you can only do so much in augmented reality on a smartphone. It's clear we're headed for more immersive experiences, but the Amsterdam-based development studio Capitola VR already created a proof-of-concept version of the game that works on the Microsoft HoloLens.
Have you ever wondered how sumo wrestlers are able to obtain and maintain such massive figures? Joseph Stickland, an applied clinical nutritionist, will explain to you exactly how a sumo wrestler is able to do this. Joseph will also explain the health detriments and the dangers to this type of lifestyle. Joseph explains that sumo wrestlers will skip breakfast, exercise, eat massive amounts of calories, (10,000 calories at least) for lunch, take a nap, and then have another mega calorie meal f...
In this tutorial, learn all about home gym equipment and decide what will work best for you and your busy lifestyle. If you can't ever make it to the health club, or don't like to run outdoors, home gyms may be the answer.
Just because you are following a healthy raw diet, doesn't mean you are exempt from weight gain. A lot of times when people first transition to a raw lifestyle, they overeat because they are not used to the different types of food. While this is better than say, binging on unhealthy snacks, it is still not good to bombard your system with too much.
You can customize the seven home screens on the HTC Droid Incredible cell phone by adding widgets, changing the live wallpaper, and creating scenes to fit your lifestyle. Live wallpapers move and respond to your touch and changing scenes is a quick way to match the Incredible to your current status. Verizon Wireless shows you how to personalize your phone.
In this tutorial, learn how to feed your dog properly with help from expert Marc Morrone. You want to make sure you are feeding your dog the right food at the right times of day so that they stay happy, healthy and energetic. Follow along and make sure you know what your puppy is eating.
Contrary to common thought, messy beach hair doesn't just come from living a worry-free (and shower-free) lifestyle, but actually takes a lot of work to achieve.
More than any expensive exercise machine, more than any fad diet, and more than even having a trainer, the single most important thing you can do to lose weight and keep that weight off is to have willpower. That means having the courage to overcome cravings and eat healthy, and to work out rather than watch "Friends."
Lack of sleep is an epidemic in this country… throughout the world really… and a lot of people think that a pill will solve their restless nights, and that that's the best thing they can do. But there are a number of lifestyle measures that you can take and starting them early in the day is the key to a good night's sleep. It's important to stay on a schedule, eat healthy, exercise and ease into your night's sleep. Check out all the tips in this Woman's Day Magazine video!
Christmas and the holiday season can generate quite a bit of trash on their own, so what do you do when you want to maintain your green lifestyle over the holidays? This tutorial gives you tips on how to recycle packing material, wrapping paper and even your Christmas tree.
Caffeine is a crutch that keeps millions of people awake each day when they probably shouldn't be. If you want to stay awake without caffeine, take care of yourself! This video will give you ideas for lifestyle changes that will increase your energy and keep you awake in a healthy way.
This is a loose overview of Patti Moreno's permaculture, urban sustainable lifestyle. She uses gardens, livestock and sustainable agriculture to promote a life of conservation.
This video shows you to a few options on how to tighten your belly for all you beginners. With simple exercise you can do from sitting at your desk at work, watching TV, or even sitting at the bar. Here Annmarie of "The Renegade Health Show" demonstrates a few ways you can activate your body to help tighten those abs without spending too much money on a gym membership. Quick, easy, exercise for anyone of all ages for a fitter, healthier lifestyle.
Renewable fashion is a part of living a green and eco-friendly lifestyle. Instead of getting rid of old clothes and going out to buy something new, recycle things you don't like anymore into something you can use. This fashion how-to video shows a way of revamping a t-shirt into a hand, carry-it-all tote bag. Follow along with the steps and get started on a fun wardrobe recycling project.
What is a freegan? It's an anti-consumer movement, and a way of getting free food by dumpster diving. Get a crash course in dumpster diving with an accomplished Biology professor who demonstrates the lifestyle of a freegan. Watch this video ecology tutorial and learn how to dumpster dive.
Japanese cuisine is a favorite of many rail-thin celebs for a reason: It's both delicious (luxurious may be a better word) and really, really healthy. That's because true Japanese cuisine is made mostly of raw ingredients - fish and a lot of vegetables.
Can't stand seeing your Facebook news feed full of peoples' good news and awesome accomplishments? Those oversharing friends are, in a sense, hampering their great news simply by sharing it. If you hold back and keep your accomplishments from friends, you might find even more success than if you'd shared with your support network.
Hairstylists often recommend that you don't wash your hair more than three or four times a week, since the natural hair oils will help maintain hair moisture and keep strands strong and healthy. But any girl who leads an active (read: sweat-inducing) lifestyle knows that second day hair feels greasier than the gulf coast.
Do you have children, but not want that fact to define your style and what other people think of you? This video has help. It will give you a variety of tips for mothers who don't want to dress like mothers, but still want clothing that will accommodate their active lifestyle.
A macrobiotic diet is a healthy way of eating that promotes good digestion and weight loss. In this tutorial, learn all about this diet and why the celebrities love to follow it. If you are considering a healthier lifestyle filled with grains and veggies, this is perfect for you. Check out this clip and consider the option.
Looking for a way towards a healthier lifestyle? Add a side of vegetables every night to a lean protein and you'll be one step closer. In this video, founder of EcoWhale.com, Eric Talaska, demonstrates how to select and use a pressure cooker to prepare healthy steamed vegetables.
They're the hardest working tools in your kitchen. Watch this instructional video to learn how to choose and use the right knife for your lifestyle.
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Raw food diets are fast becoming a popular and healthy lifestyle due to its all-natural slant, and in this video Chrissy Bix shows you how to make a delicious raw mango and berry pie. The raw pie crust is nut and date-based and requires a blender to get the correct dough-like consistency. From there it can be transferred directly into a pie dish and topped with blueberries, raspberries (fresh or frozen) and mango. It can be served with Keffir or cashew cream, both of which are good whipped cr...
Eddie Rivera shows how to dress like an Emo and shows that your style will depend on where you live. Indie Emo is different from nerdy Emo. You'll need dyed black hair with bangs cut straight across, spiked in the back. Some blonde streaks work well for girls. Piercings, the more the better and jewelry the same. You'll also need thick, black horn rimmed glasses and t-shirts with slogans. The key is you look like you bought your items from a thrift store, but you didn't, but you really did acc...
I bet you can't wait to hang that beautiful painting you just ran across. But before you try to hang it and damage your wall take a point from Barbara K. In this video she will demonstrate exactly how to hang small & large paintings on your wall.
Chill out with Tara Stiles especially your upper back and shoulder tension. This is a four part yoga based routine specifically designed to chill you out. Use these instructions to help develop a healthy, relaxed, lifestyle and a better you. Take long, deep breaths and enjoy!
It seems like its hard to get as much sleep as we need, doesn't it? Sleep is important and effects how you function throughout the entire day. Follow these tips and you will be on your way to a good night's rest.
This video focuses on strategies you can use to boost your metabolism--one-step needed in order to lose belly fat. Obtaining a faster metabolism will train your body to burn more calories throughout the day. The first step to boost your metabolism is through strength training, which means developing leaner muscle mass. This will result in long-term investment for caloric burning. The second step involves exercising in the morning; this will help you burn calories more easily throughout the da...
Not sticking to your New Year's resolution of finally getting rid of that spare tire? Trade in those love handles for a slender waistline by following these tips starting today!
Thinking it's time to give up the juice? If your need to drink has become a problem, quit. This lifestyle change requires planning and ferocious self-discipline, but everyone has it in them.
When it’s that time of the month and a heavy period interferes with your lifestyle, it’s time to take action.
We don't know that we'd want to live a burlesque lifestyle - stripteases, pole dances, outrageously sequined costumes - but we do know we love ourselves a pretty burlesque hairstyle. After all, there is no better way to feel drop dead gorgeous and glamorous than with a romantic, retro 'do.
Kale makes the perfect basis for a raw, vegan salad. It is rich and leafy and has an almost meaty texture. In this tutorial, learn how to make a delicious Mediterranean Kale salad as a side dish for your raw dinner. This salad includes kale, red peppers, pine nuts and olives and will definitely please even the most picky eater. So, whether you follow a raw lifestyle or are just looking to add a little green to the table, try this recipe - you won't be disappointed!
On a recent trip to Beijing for her role as a Lancome ambassador, Michelle Phan was asked to create four different Chinese girl looks that would suit the lifestyle of the modern young Asian woman. Check out this video to learn how to replicate each fresh and feminine look.
Darin Steen from Major League Health and Fat Loss Lifestyle demonstrates how to work out at home to get rock hard buns and glutes. You will need a wood floor or a ceramic tile floor that's nice and slick to do the exercises. Lie down on your back on the floor and extend your arms so you have a nice shoulder base. Then, point your toes up, dig your heels in and drive your hips up towards the ceiling. Squeeze your buns and hamstrings for 10 repetitions. On your last repetition, straighten out y...
This video will show you how to build your arms with lying single arm dumbbell extensions. Darin Steen, creator of the Fat Loss Lifestyle 12-Week Body Transformation Program, Shows you how to build up your triceps with this exercise of the week! Make sure to get your shoulder off the bench and keep your elbow nice and high. Bring the dumbbell down to your cheek and exhale as you bring it back up. Use your other hand to stabilize your arm. For a more intensive workout, after the extensions get...
Do you like hamburgers, but feel that hamburgers at restaurants are too unhealthy and not a long term solution to your cravings? Well, this video is your solution. In just 10 minutes, viewers will be taught how to make their very own hamburger meatloaf. Using nothing but basic and simple techniques, the viewers could have tasty and healthy hamburgers in no time. Highly recommended to any person who likes to cook, enjoys a healthy lifestyle and most of all, likes hamburgers.