Some of the most common habits well known for being detrimental to your health are smoking, not having proper sleep, dehydration, and poor dietary habits. But there are a number of other habits that we take part in unknowingly that can prove to be harmful to our health. These seemingly insignificant, harmless things can be damaging to our well-being in the long run. So, without further ado, here are some of those innocuous habits which...

In the quest for successful children, parenting researcher and author Jennifer Breheny Wallace has a refreshing perspective: raise them to be "healthy strivers." These resilient, self-motivated individuals don't tether their self-worth to their accomplishments. While today's teenagers often find themselves entangled in a hyper-competitive environment, this approach can help alleviate the anxiety and depression plaguing many. Wallace contends that the mounting pressure to succeed in an atmosphere she terms "toxic achievement culture" significantly contributes to...

It is common advice these days to drink plenty of water, and for good reason. We have been told constantly that our bodies as humans are made of about 70% water and water is necessary for almost every function the human body carries out. In truth, the human body is 60% made up of water and it is not unusual to find water levels between 45% and 75%. The amount of water in a human...