Problem: Article: Finding time to exercise can be difficult, especially with busy schedules or long commutes. Start adding in physical activity by increasing how many steps or how much you walk during the day. Increasing physical activity is a great change to make to help improve your overall health. Exercise has been shown to help improve mood, increase energy, and decrease your risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Even without planned exercise each day, adding extra steps can be beneficial to your health. Try: taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking father away, delivering messages in person instead of email at work, walking while you talk on the phone, or take a walk on your lunch break. You burn more calories walking at a faster pace than you do at a slower pace. You can also consider purchasing a pedometer to help see how many steps you take and monitor your progress of increasing your total steps. Try the "one mile rule." This means that you can walk to the store, school, work or other locations if they are less than one mile away (and it's a safe walk). Skip taking the bus or driving! Additional exercise outside of lifestyle activity (like taking the stairs), greatly adds to the health benefits provided by exercise. Plan cardio so that you're getting targeted exercise that benefits your heart and overall health. You'll see additional improvements in weight, mood and overall health. The USDA states that you should aim for 150 minutes or about 2 1/2 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Moderate intensity activity is any exercise that increases your heart rate and makes you breathe harder and work up a slight sweat. If this recommendation is too much, start with half of that amount. Or break up that time in small bits. For example, a brisk 10-minute walk at breakfast, lunch and dinner five days a week meets your 150-minute goal. Also, if you cannot do moderate intensity at first, do 150 minutes of lower intensity exercises. For example, walking counts as a lower intensity exercise. Any activity is better than none. Not all strength training exercises require you to spend time at the gym. There are plenty of easy to do exercises at home that require little to no equipment. It's recommended to include 20 minutes of strength training two days a week. Including strength training helps build lean muscle mass which can increase your metabolism and how many calories your body burns at rest. Easy, no equipment required exercises include: lunges, push-ups, sit-ups, squats, or wall sits. Go to the pool with your little brother, take a walk with your best friend, chase your daughter around the playground, or play backyard sports with your family. If you aren't ready for the gym or more intense exercise, try moving while you watch your favorite TV programs. Get up during the commercial breaks and fit in a few minutes of activity. Try running or walking in place, or some strength training exercises. Since commercial breaks are about two minutes, you can burn about 270 calories during two hours of TV time. Sit on an exercise ball in front of your desk or TV.
Summary: Walk more throughout the day. Add in planned cardio. Add in some resistance training. Look for social, fun exercise opportunities. Move while you watch TV.

Problem: Article: There is no way to completely prevent salivary gland infections, but reducing the bacteria in your mouth through proper dental care appears to help quite a bit. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss regularly, and get dental checkups once or twice a year. every day. The more water you drink, the more saliva you'll be able to produce. This makes a salivary duct blockage and therefore an infection less likely. Plain water is your best choice for hydration. Sugary beverages are bad for your teeth and overall health, and caffeine and alcohol can actually work to dehydrate you. Think of this as one of the countless reasons why you should quit smoking, chewing tobacco, or never start in the first place. Using tobacco introduces bacteria and toxins into your mouth that may help cause salivary gland infections. Using tobacco can also increase your risk of developing cancer in one or more of your salivary glands. In addition to salivary gland infections, chewing tobacco can cause salivary gland cancer. Talk to your doctor if you feel a lump near your jaw, below your ear, or on the lower part of your cheek. If you're in the US, you can call the CDC's quit line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for support. The mumps used to be one of the most likely causes for viral salivary gland infections. However, the widespread use of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine has reduced this significantly. In the U.S., children usually receive the MMR vaccine at 12-15 months of age, and again at age 4-6. If you weren't vaccinated as a child, talk to your doctor about it right away. A salivary gland infection can cause common infection symptoms like a fever and chills. In addition, though, you might also experience: pus discharge in your mouth, which may cause a foul taste recurring or constant dry mouth pain when opening your mouth or eating difficulty opening your mouth the entire way redness or swelling of your face or neck, especially under your ear or below your jaw In many cases, your doctor can diagnose this condition with a simple visual examination and analysis of your symptoms. In some instances, though, they may want to use an ultrasound, MRI, or CT scan to more closely study the area before making a diagnosis. If there is a concern that you may have a tumor blocking the salivary duct, your doctor might recommend a needle biopsy to get a sample of the tissue.
Summary: Practice good oral hygiene. Drink lots of water Don't smoke or chew tobacco. Get vaccinated for the mumps. Visit your doctor if you have potential symptoms. Undergo tests to check for a salivary gland infection.

Problem: Article: You will need about a glassful of ice. Strawberries come in different sizes, so how many strawberries you use will vary. This could be anywhere from 3 to 6 strawberries. A simple way to figure out how many strawberries you'll need is to simply cut and slice some strawberries and start filling up a measuring cup. Stop when you are just short of the cup/4 ounces/120 millimeters mark. The best strawberries are fresh and ripe, but you can also use frozen ones as well. If you do use frozen strawberries, thaw them first. For a sweeter daiquiri, add some more sugar. Keep in mind that if the strawberries are already very ripe, you may not need much sugar. From time to time, open the blender, and push the mixture down the sides with a spatula. This will help things mix more evenly. Slice a strawberry partway, from the bottom almost to the top. Slide it over the rim of the glass. You can also use other garnishes as well, including mint leaves, paper cocktail umbrellas, or orange/lime slices. For a fancier twist, add a swirl of whipped cream on top, and place a maraschino cherry on top. If you'd like, you can pop a straw into the daiquiri.
Summary: Fill a blender with cracked ice. Cut and slice 3 ounces (90 grams) of strawberries. Add the strawberries to the blender, along with the sugar and lime juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish it with a strawberry. Serve.

Problem: Article: Let's face it sometimes, cheeks just refuse to be cooperative. If you can't get pinker cheeks with the tricks above, try using a little blush to give your cheeks a boost! Start light by adding just a little blush. Remember, you can easily add more, but it can be a pain to remove your blush and start over if you add too much. There's no single "right" type of makeup to use what looks good on one person may not look good on another. However, if you're a makeup beginner, it's generally a good idea to start with a mild pink blush, which can contain hints of gold or peach if you like. These shades are a good general choice because they complement nearly all skin tones. See our blush article for tips on applying your makeup.
Summary:
Apply light blush for a subtle glow.