By Laura Milligan

Relaxing can be tough to fit in between meetings, school, work and errands, but it’s necessary to prevent burnout and emotional health, as well as physical well-being. To help you squeeze in a little relaxation time so that you can de-stress wherever you are, we’ve compiled this list of 100 illustrated exercises and guides for your mind, body and soul.

Yoga

The emotional and physical health benefits of yoga are widely known, and even simple exercises can help you unwind and release tension.

1. Kundalini Yoga Asana for Meditation: This butterfly pose is recommended for all yoga practicers.
2. Standing Poses Gallery: Here you’ll find photos of poses like the Reverse Warrior and others.
3. Pelvic Tilts: This guide will show you how to correctly do the pelvic tilts exercise.
4. Kundalini Yoga Cat-Cow Pose: This technique helps clear out your diaphragm and rid it of "emotional debris."
5. Backbends Photo Gallery: Stretch out your back, neck and chest with the Bow Pose, Fish Variation and others.
6. Hatha Yoga Wheel Pose: Try to hold this pose for as long as 3 minutes to get the full benefits.
7. Yoga Restorative Poses Photo Gallery: Learn how to do the Goddess Pose and other "prop poses" here.
8. Hatha Yoga Back Stretching Pose: This particular pose is supposed to be good for your nervous system and promote longevity.
9. Yoga Poses You Can Really Use: Learn how to do the Awkward Chair Pose and Cow Face Arms here.
10. Core Strengthening Poses: Strengthen your abs and improve your posture with these poses.
11. Hip Opening Poses: Here you’ll learn downward facing frog and others.
12. Bikram Yoga Poses: See how the 26 Bikram Yoga poses are supposed to be executed.
13. Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Promote healing and wellness with these poses.
14. Wind Releasing Pose: This pose is designed to release gas.
15. Yoga Postures Step by Step: Browse yoga postures by sanskrit name or English name here.

Desk Exercises

These office-friendly exercises can be done right at your desk.

17. Desktop Yoga: This illustrated guide helps you prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
18. Best Exercises to Do at Your Desk: Learn which exercises are best for doing at your desk, and for how long you should do each one.
19. Stretches and Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk: This gallery encourages the use of props, like a stool, desk chair and the wall.
20. Stretching Your Back While at the Desk: This very simple stretch is demonstrated here.
21. Collect Your Seat Muscles with Wall Squats: If you have your own office space, this exercise can be done in private throughout the day.
22. Office ergonomics: Get out of your chair!: These photographs show easy ways to do modified push ups, hand squeezes and squats at your desk.
23. Computer and Desk Stretches: Print out and hang up this illustrated guide of 12 different office-friendly stretches.
24. How to do Basic Deskercise: Watch this video for easy exercises you can do at your desk.
25. Desk Exercises to Boost Your Work Energy: View this guide to perfect the "yes-sir" stretch and others.
26. Desk Exercises: From here, you can download a PDF guide to desk ergonomics.

Massage

Learn massage techniques to help someone else unwind or learn self-massage exercises for a quick and simple way to de-stress.

27. Four basic massage techniques: These include circular friction, beating percussion and others.
28. Introduction to Therapeutic Back Massage: This guide includes illustrated pictures for each tip.
29. Deep Tissue Massage: Photographs accompany each of these techniques here.
30. Handbook for Chiropractic Techniques: Get massage tips for eye fatigue, stiff shoulders and more.
31. Massage Techniques: Watch the video while reading about key massage techniques here.
32. Neck and Shoulder Massage: Help someone relieve headaches and backaches with these techniques.
33. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage: This type of massage is supposed to be spiritual as well as physically relaxing.
34. Learn Massage Online Video Tour: Watch these videos to learn how to give back massages.
35. Fabulous Foot Massage: A foot massage can be incredibly relaxing. Learn techniques here.
36. Baby Massage: Learn how to soothe a restless baby with these tips.
37. How to give a deep stress relief back massage: A nationally certified massage therapist demonstrates key techniques here.
38. How to de-stress with self massage: Practice these techniques when your stress starts to mount.
39. Anxiety Massage Therapy Video: Learn how to ease anxiety with massage in this short video.

Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing can instantly clear your head and make you feel more focused and relaxed. Follow these tips and guides to make sure you’re breathing the right way.

40. Ana Ortiz’s De-stress Techniques: Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz shares de-stress techniques, including deep breathing tips.
41. De-Stress with Dr. Andrew Weil: Best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil demonstrates meditation and breathing techniques.
42. Breathing Exercises: Introduction to Pranayama: This yoga video focuses on breathing exercises.
43. Meditation with Deep Breathing: This Expert Village video features deep breathing and meditation techniques.
44. Qigong Beginning Exercises: Clear your head with qigong breathing exercises.
45. How to Do Breathing Exercises to Relieve Menopause: These breathing exercises are designed to reduce anxiety and hot flashes.
46. Yoga Breathing Exercises: Enhance your yoga workout with better breathing techniques.
47. Breathing Exercises for Synchronized Swimming: Even if you’re not a synchronized swimmer, these "lung busters" can be relaxing and centering.
48. Breathing Relaxation Exercise: This 4 1/2 minute video is devoted to breathing deeply and correctly.
49. Breathe and Relax: Relax your spine and relearn how to breathe correctly with this video.

Meditation

This list features meditation illustrations and videos that are good for clearing your head and taking a step back.

50. Meditation Techniques: The Secrets: Learn how to zone out by watching this video.
51. Free Online Meditation and Yoga Classes: Watch videos and view illustrated guides for relaxing meditation techniques.
52. Meditation with Anusara Yogi Bridget Woods Kramer: This video combines yoga and meditation.
53. Relaxation Meditation Nature Sounds: Use this video to help you relax.
54. Guided Meditation: Observing Your self: This video talks you through the strategy of observing yourself in order to relax.

Videos

Watch these videos to learn all sorts of relaxation exercises and de-stressing techniques, like self-massage, meditation and more.

56. How to de-stress for better sleep: Learn how sleep and stress are related and how you can improve your rest.
57. How to de-stress: Neck Stretch: Watch a quick demonstration of great stretching techniques here.
58. Yoga Relaxation Techniques: Learn how to "calm and relax the entire body" when you watch this video.
59. Office Relaxation Techniques: This funny documentary asks office mates what they do to relax.
60. Relaxation Techniques: Learn how to tune out "chatter" with this video.
61. Most Relaxing Voice on YouTube: If you’re really desperate to relax, listen to this 43-second video of a woman who supposedly has the most relaxing voice on YouTube.
62. Body Relaxation Exercise: This 6-minute video asks you to "free your mind" while you relax.
63. Hypnosis for sleep and relaxation: Try falling asleep with this video.
64. How to relax your lower back: This video may be able to help you ease back pain.
65. Stress-relief exercises: This expert shares simple exercises and moves to relieve everyday stressors instantly.
66. Acupuncture Therapy: Watch this video first if you’re thinking of trying acupuncture.
67. Two Minute Relaxation Technique: Watch this short video to learn a simple exercise that will help you reduce tension and stress.
68. Free Yoga Relaxation Techniques Video Clip: Lie down and try this simple relaxation exercise when you want to reduce stress in your entire body.
69. Learn Relaxation Techniques for Work: Learn how to practice visualization in order to relax.
70. Learn Deep Relaxation Techniques for Work: This video teaches you how to do a mini self massage.

Pilates

Like yoga, Pilates is a great workout but also a way to tune into your body and help it relax.

71. The Illustrated Full Squat: This Pilates exercise is demonstrated here.
72. Relaxation Script: Mimic the diagram for a Pilates-inspired relaxation exercise.
73. See How to Get a Pilates Body: This photograph guide is full of Pilates demonstrations.
74. Illustrated Pilates exercises: Download these Pilates videos and more to learn more relaxing and rejuvenating exercises.
75. The Pilates power system: Practice simple Pilates moves along with this video.
76. Michael Miller Pilates: Learn how to do 40 different mat stretches and exercises here.
77. Yogilates: Watch these videos for a mix of yoga and pilates.
78. Novice Pilates exercises: If you’re new to Pilates, try out these beginning exercises first.
79. Intermediate Pilates exercises: Here you’ll see demonstrations of the teaser, full legs stretch and more.
80. Free Pilate Exercises: Here you can find pictures and examples of exercises like the roll out, one leg raises, leg curl, arm flutter and more.

Stretches

Simple stretches can relieve back pain, improve posture, strengthen your core and help you relax.

81. How to Counteract the Effects of Hunching Over: This back stretch can help you improve your posture.
82. Stretching: An Illustrated Guide: Here you’ll find color illustrations for shoulder, tricep, neck and other stretches.
83. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Stretching, Illustrated: Learn simple stretch moves here.
84. Changing Shape: Join this fitness group to view and upload your own stretch and exercise photos.
85. Buttock Stretches: Give your butt a good stretch by following this girl’s example.
86. Upper Body Stretches: NaturalPhysiques shares great stretching tips for loosening up.
87. Leg Stretches: Stretch your hamstring, quadriceps and calf with these exercises.
88. Leg Hold: If you’re really flexible, try out this elegant dancer’s stretch.
89. Barre Stretches: Relax with controlled, deep stretching on a ballet barre.
90. Chest and Shoulder Stretches: Learn how to correctly do the mid pectoral stretch and others.
91. Peroneal Tendon Strain Exercises: Work out your calf, heels and ankles with these exercises.

Swimming

Swimming can be very relaxing and is also a great workout. Learn basic strokes here.

92. Dumbbell Butterfly Swim Strokes: This weight lifting exercise mimics the butterfly stroke.
93. How to Teach Kids to Swim: This Expert Village video demonstrates how to do basic glides and swimming strokes.
94. Freestyle Swimming Techniques: Learn the correct arm stroke in freestyle to get the maximum benefits of swimming.
95. Swimming - Skills, Techniques: Watch these swimmers for correct demonstrations of several strokes.

Sports, Fitness and Dance

From modern dance to boxing, sports and fitness exercises are great for anger management and stress.

96. Running Technique: Running or jogging can be an extremely centering exercise that de-stresses the body and mind.
97. Boxing Punches: Boxing can be good for anger management and for de-stressing. Learn basic punches here.
98. Proper Sprinting Techniques: This guide shows how to say safe when you sprint.
99. Modern Dance Moves for Beginners: Modern dance can be a spiritual and physical experience for some. Learn basic steps here.
100. Ballet Positions, Moves and Techniques: Learn the ballet positions and watch video to learn pirouettes, attitude leaps, side leaps, pique turns and more.

By Alisa Miller

Spa treatments aren’t just for those who have money to burn and want to be pampered. Many of the treatments you can get at a spa are actually full of benefits to promote health and healing. Just because you can’t afford to go to the spa doesn’t mean you have to miss out on these healthy treatments. Below, you will find 50 great spa treatments you can do at home and that will cost you very little money. From head to toe, these recipes and suggestions will have you feeling and looking great.

Facial Treatments

Your face is usually the first thing other people notice about you. Use these facial treatments to make sure your skin is healthy and glowing.

1. Aspirin or salt mask. It sounds too simple to be true, but this article suggests crushing up uncoated aspirin or Epsom salts and mixing it with a tiny bit of moisturizer for a facial mask that will leave your skin looking and feeling beautiful.
2. Sunflower scrub. Use this super-simple recipe to make a facial scrub at home. All you need is sunflower seeds and distilled water.
3. Nori wrap. Soak a sheet of nori, found in the Asian section of the supermarket, in warm water until it is soft, then place it on your skin for a great facial wrap.
4. Banana and honey mask. Use this recipe for an easy facial mask. With egg, oatmeal, banana, and honey, this mask will have sensitive and dry complexions feeling great. Honey is a natural antiseptic, too, so it will aid in healing any facial blemishes.
5. Breakfast facial spread. Mix tangerine and cream cheese for a treat for your skin. Follow the directions here for the Breakfast Spread and learn how to make this simple skin care product that not only works as an astringent, but is also delicious on toast.
6. Citrus facial. Here’s another use of citrus for your face. This recipe also uses yogurt and honey to help your skin feel it’s best.
7. Glycolic acid peel. Learn how to give yourself a glycolic acid peel at home with this article. You will need to purchase a peel, but this is much less expensive than having it done professionally.
8. Avocado. Avocado is a great moisturizer for skin. If you want a doubly healthy moisturizer, add a little almond oil to your mashed-up avocado for a luxurious facial treatment.
9. Tropical skin mask. Use pineapple, papaya, and honey in this mask that helps promote healing in damaged skin.
10. Complete spa facial. Follow these five steps to give yourself a complete facial, from cleansing to sealing.

Hair Care

From conditioners to a detangler to homemade shampoo, these spa treatments will have your hair looking and feeling silky and shiny.

11. Conditioner. Try mixing eggs and olive oil, then wrapping your hair in plastic wrap as suggested here to get a great, inexpensive conditioner for your hair.
12. Hair detangler. Use oregano with this recipe to get a detangler you can use every day without spending a lot of money.
13. Beach hair. How can you get that beach-hair look in the middle of winter? Use this easy recipe. Spray the mixture on damp hair, scrunch, and go.
14. Hair repair. This conditioner repairs stressed hair with rosemary, eggs, and oils. Try it at home when your tresses need a little taming.
15. Hair purifier. If you have oily hair, use this treatment with apple cider vinegar and aspirin to remove the build-up in your hair.
16. Deep conditioner. Not only does your hair need moisture, but it also needs protein. Use this deep conditioner with avocado and mayonnaise to get your hair in shape.
17. Protect. A day in the sun can damage your hair. Use this suggestion to protect your hair from sun damage with just a little oil.
18. Shampoo. Make your own shampoo like this one using flowers that match your hair color and all natural ingredients.
19. Spa head wrap. Here’s a great way to make your own spa towel head wrap to use with your favorite hair treatment. Using an old towel and sewing materials you probably already have, this won’t cost you a cent.

Beautiful Hands and Pampered Feet

Use these great ideas to help your hands and feet feel their best. From manicures to moisturizers to scrubs, these treatments will have you looking and feeling like you just stepped out of a spa.

20. Basic manicure. This article tells you exactly how to give yourself a manicure in four easy steps. Your hands will look like you’ve paid for a professional.
21. Olive oil manicure. According to one celebrity manicurist, a simple olive oil and salt scrub after a warm-water soaking will leave your hands feeling smooth and looking great.
22. Spa Hand Treatments. Watch this video to learn first "hand" how to give yourself luxurious spa hand treatments at home using items from the kitchen.
23. Manicure and pedicure treatment. This article offers an entire treatment that can be used for both hands and feet. Be sure you don’t pass up the peppermint tea to help your feet feel rejuvenated.
24. $4 pedicures. Find out how to give yourself $4 pedicures that rival those from high-end spas with this great post from the "Frugal Duchess."
25. Lemon and sugar. Dip lemon slices in sugar and rub on any rough skin on your feet for a great foot scrub.
26. Paraffin dip. Don’t buy an expensive paraffin dip at a spa or even purchase a home-kit. Just use your crockpot and paraffin wax to make your own like the suggestion here.
27. Beach-side scrub. This article offers a great way to give your arms and legs a healthy, refreshing scrub while you are at the beach.
28. Mini manicure. This step-by-step tutorial provides photos to help teach you how to do a mini-manicure at home.

Body Care

Whether you are looking for a scrub, soak, or wash, these treatments will moisturize and smooth your skin while leaving you feeling relaxed and pampered.

29. Milk bath. Pour powdered milk into your warm bath for a moisturizing soak that will leave your skin feeling luxurious.
30. Salt scrub. This exfoliating scrub for your body uses only table salt and oil. Use the grape seed oil recommended for the added bonus of helping to heal stretch marks.
31. Coffee clove body scrub. Coffee lovers will enjoy making and using this body scrub that leaves your skin feeling smooth and smelling delicious.
32. Sugar body scrub. Use this recipe of brown sugar, maple syrup, and olive oil for a body scrub that will leave your skin smoother and moisturized. Don’t skip over the other two spa treatments also included.
33. Sea salt scrub. Try this great sea salt scrub that you can make with sea salt from the grocery store, olive oil, and some herbs for a bit of aromatherapy.
34. Thanksgiving-inspired body scrub. With pecans, sugar, and the rest of the ingredients in this scrub, you may wonder if you should put it on your body or in your body.
35. Lavender body wash. Put a few drops of lavender essential oil in your favorite unscented body wash for a stress-relieving way to get clean each day.
36. Vanilla bath. Scroll down to the bottom of this article for a luxurious bath soak that features vanilla and honey.
37. Honey. Watch this video to learn about the amazing health benefits of honey as a spa treatment and even get a great recipe for a body scrub.

The Whole Shebang

The following resources offer ideas on how to treat your whole body, ways to give yourself or your friends a spa treatment in your home, and offer a multitude of great ideas to help you look and feel your best without spending much.

38. nzgirl–We Love: DIY Spa Treatments. This whole-body spa treatment includes a facial, hair treatment, skin smoother, relaxing soak, and a pedicure…all on the cheap.
39. The Mad Mom’s Manifesto: DIY Spa Treatments. This treatment, recommended from an expert on skin care, includes a facial, a body scrub, and a pedicure with materials easily found around your home.
40. DIY Weekend Spa Treatments. Pick and choose from these great homemade spa treatments for an entire weekend of pampering to promote your health.
41. DIY Spa for Two. There’s nothing more romantic than sharing a spa treatment for two than being able to take advantage of it in the privacy of your own home.
42. DIY Spa Getaway. This article offers great tips on how to conduct a weekend spa getaway at your home. It’s a great idea for a girls’ weekend or a couples retreat.
43. Cool spa treatments for Atlanta’s summer heat. You don’t have to wait until summer to use these great suggestions that are designed to replace expensive spa treatments that can be found in Atlanta spas.
44. DIY Spa Guide. Follow the suggestions here for setting up a great atmosphere for a spa get-away in your own bathroom.
45. Pamper Your Friends With a Do-It-Yourself Spa Party. Not only does this article tell you how to create a great spa party for your friends, it also includes some great ideas to implement, like marbles in the bottom of a bowl full of warm water for a great foot massage.
46. Top 10 DIY spa tricks. No matter which part of your body needs attention, this article will help you find a way to create DIY treatments that are similar to those offered in spas around the world.
47. Do-it-yourself spa treatments. From mint scrubs to homemade lip gloss, these spa treatments are not only good for you, but use materials you probably have in the kitchen.
48. How to Throw a Spa Party. This article provides a detailed guide on throwing a spa party. Even if you don’t go all out, you are sure to gather some great tips here.
49. DIY Spa Rituals. This article offers four spa treatments representing the four elements. Dive into water, breathe in the air, dig the earth, and feel the heat with these healthy treatments.
50. Making Your Own Spa Products. From hair volumizer to a dry skin mask to an eye mask to reduce puffiness, these idea are all easy to make and use at home.

By Christina Laun

Everyone needs a little help sometimes in getting motivated, feeling happy or just getting those creative juices flowing. Luckily, the Internet is full of places to find inspiration. These blogs can help you get moving towards your goals, whether you want to give back more to the community, feel better about yourself, or just get in shape.

Must Reads

These blogs are must-reads for anyone looking to get inspired. You’ll find everything from personal development tips to ways to be happier.

1. Zen Habits: This blog is one of the best out there for those looking for some inspiration. It provides articles on topics like productivity, saving money, getting in shape, simplifying your life and so much more.
2. Steve Pavlina: Think you’ve messed up your life too bad to come back? Steve Pavlina went from sitting in jail for felony theft to graduating from school with a double major in computer science and mathematics. He’s now a successful blogger and speaker and you can find hundreds of wonderful and inspirational tips on his blog.
3. Brian Kim: This blog helps you to find ways to invest in yourself, through getting in shape, improving your mental health, boosting your finances and more.
4. Change Your Thoughts: If you’re looking to make a positive change in your life this blog has plenty to offer to you. Blogger Steven Aitchison gives some great tips on everything from finances to spiritual well-being.
5. LifeHacks: What could be better than making your life more efficient by getting organizing and streamlining? This blog is full of tips to help you make the most of everything you do.
6. Dumb Little Man: Don’t let the title of this blog fool you; the content is anything but dumb. With posts on everything from improving your communication skills to reducing your stress, this blog can be a great source of inspiration and information.
7. Success Begins Today: Don’t wait until tomorrow to start working towards your goals– start today. This blog focuses on tips to boost your personal productivity and get you on the path to success in your career and beyond.
8. 43 Folders: Check out this blog by Merlin Mann to learn some simple ways you can start making your life better.
9. Life Optimizer: Everyone faces setbacks on the road to success, and this blog helps you learn how to turn those roadblocks into success with posts on productivity, optimism and personal growth.
10. LifeHacker: One of the most popular personal development and productivity blogs out there, LifeHacker contains tons of tips to help you make the most of the technology at hand to help you work faster and keep important and useful information at your fingertips.

Goals and Dreams

Do you have a personal goal that you haven’t found a way to achieve yet? These blogs can help get you started on working towards that goal with some inspirational tips and suggestions.

11. Inspire Possibility: This blogger was formerly a trial lawyer but is now a life coach and helps clients to develop their leadership potential. Check out his blog for tips on getting where you want to be in life.
12. Sean Rassmussen: Sean Rassmussen’s blog is all about the law of attraction and helping success to come your way. His blog is full of ideas and suggestions to help you build your financial wealth and build better communication skills.
13. Shar’s Empowerment Blog: Sharmen Lane wasn’t always a successful author, life coach and radio coach. In fact, she started off as a manicurist and her blog is full of articles that can help you turn your dreams of success into realities just like she did.
14. Cultivate Greatness: Do you see yourself as a leader? This blog will help you build your skills and become the respected and satisfied individual you’ve always wanted to be.
15. Illuminated Mind: This blog is all about personal development and contains some great articles like "How to Make Your Dreams a Reality" and "33 of Life’s Most Powerful Lessons" to help you get inspired to follow your dreams.
16. Today is That Day: Whether you believe in the law of attraction or not, this blog is a great place to find inspirational advice on finding happiness and fulfillment.
17. Dream Manifesto: Check out this site to find a great collection of articles that can help you come up with creative ways to achieve your dreams in your career or your personal life.
18. Success Soul: Blogger Shilpan Patel shares personal experiences of hard work and success in this blog, which provides great, simple ways to work towards being getting over your fear of failure and finding real success and fulfillment in life.

Work

Most of us spend a good portion of our waking hours as work, so it’s important that those hours are spent doing something that makes us happy, not miserable. These blogs can provide some advice on turning your job into something more rewarding.

19. The Lean Blog: This blog explains just what the "lean" is and how it can make a difference specifically in hospitals and factories but more generally in any kind of work.
20. Sales Motivation: If you work in any kind of sales field, you know that there are times when it’s hard to close the deal. This blog can serve as a source of motivation on those days when you just can’t seem to make it all come together.
21. The Lazy Way to Success: While it may sound crazy, this blogger explains how you can do less and accomplish more by making the most of the time you’re working.
22. Entrepreneur’s Journey: Taking to the net for work opportunities? This blog is a great place to find advice on working on the Internet, marketing a business and running a blog.
23. Web Worker Daily: Chances are pretty good that even if you don’t work directly on the Web that you use it for work during at least some part of your day. This blog can help you find ways to make working on the internet, and on computers in general, more productive.
24. LifeDev: Creative people will love this blog, with tips, tools and resources that can give you insights into ways you can improve your work and your life.
25. Simple Productivity: This blog is full of easy-to-follow tips on time management and productivity that can help you make the most of the time you spend at work so you have more time to spend with the people you care about.
26. Ian’s Messy Desk: Check out this site for tips on getting the most out of every hour of the day. You’ll find helpful advice that can boost your productivity and help you communicate better with others.
27. Make Use Of: Why waste time on tasks that are repetitive or that can be done much easier with a simple computer program? This site is full of links to websites and programs that can help you shave valuable minutes off the time you spend working each day.
28. All Things Workplace: Get some tips on standing out in your office, making things run more smoothly and much more in this blog totally dedicated to work issues.

Personal Development

If you’re looking for a little extra motivation or guidance, check out these blogs designed to help you be better at being you.

29. Pick the Brain: This blog is all about self-improvement and you’ll find articles on improving everything in your life from finances to your stress level.
30. LiteMind: Blogger Luciano Passuello believes that our minds are the greatest tools we have to accomplishing anything and his blog is full of tips to help you make the most of your brain power to get the things you want out of life.
31. Genius Types: Check out this blog to get some ideas on how to improve your creativity, make more money, work in a team and more.
32. Ririan Project: Here you’ll find a little bit of everything from tips and guides on eating right to information on how to build your self-esteem.
33. JustinDriscoll: This blogger and minister is all about giving you tips on how to be incredible, love your job and embrace your spiritual side.
34. How to Succeed Socially: If you’ve always been a bit socially awkward or tend to be the wallflower at parties, give this blog a read. You’ll find tips and advice on coming out of your shell and letting the world know the real you.
35. You Already Know This Stuff: This blog isn’t about teaching you new things, it’s about helping you use the things you already know to make your life the best it can be.
36. Universe of Success: Get a little push in the right direction from this blog, full of useful tips and information to help you make big and little changes in your life for the better.
37. The Power of Choice: While you may not always like the choices you’re offered, or find them easy to make, this blog explains how to go about choosing the path that’s best for you and how powerful your choices truly are.
38. steve-olson.com: Are you in search of personal freedom? This blogger is, and he share his experiences in his blog as he works towards the goals he holds to be important.

Being Happy

At the end of the day, all that really matters is your happiness. These blogs can give you some guidance on finding that happiness and keeping it even when things are tough.

39. Abbey of the Arts: This blogger holds a PhD in Christian Spirituality, but he blog focuses not only on the spiritual but in finding beauty in the simple and everyday and creating art that feeds the soul.
40. The Positivity Blog: Keep a healthy attitude about work and life in general through posts on this blog that help you to deal with everything from dealing with procrastination to working on your social skills.
41. Chief Happiness Officer: Don’t think there’s any way your workplace can be a happy one? Read this blog for inspirational ideas on making your workday something you don’t dread getting through every day.
42. Balanced Life Center: If you’re looking for ways to live a more inspired life, this blog contains a variety of tips, tools and techniques to get you started.
43. Self-Help Happiness Blog: Want to be happy? This blog provides the means for you to do it yourself, with quotes, tips and inspirational stories to get you started.
44. Happiness Club Blog: This blog contains wonderful inspirational stories, reviews of books, and news that can be a great way to learn all about what it takes to be happy.
45. Happiness Blog: Blogger Michele Moore talks about the nature of happiness in this blog and provides some tips and important things to think about when it comes to being happy and finding happiness in your life.
46. Mark and Angel Hack Life: With tips on everything from living well before you die to ways to boost your productivity, this blog can be a great place to find inspiration to be happier in your personal and professional lives.
47. Money and Happiness: Money is often a source of stress, especially if you don’t have nearly enough of it to go around. This blog can help you learn to work towards financial happiness and let your finances stop ruling your life.
48. The Happiness Project: Ever wanted to know if those self-improvement tips actually make a difference? This blogger has taken them to heart and spent a year trying out every guru out there. Check out her blog for reports on what really works to make you happier.

Giving Back

One way to feel good and to help others to feel good as well is by giving back to your community. These blogs provide inspirational stories and information that can help you find new and inspiring ways to live with purpose.

49. Blogger Stories: Think bloggers can’t make a difference? This blog is all about just that, with bloggers who have made a big impact in their communities telling their stories.
50. Let’s Do Something Good: Help counteract all the negative things in the world by putting a little good out there. This blogger explains small things you can do to make the world a little better each day.
51. World Volunteer Web: Want to learn about volunteering operations around the world? You can do just that on this site and read dozens of inspirational stories about people who have made a big difference in the lives of others.
52. HoundsGood: In this digital age you may not even need to show up in person to volunteer. This blog is full of ways that you can join the ranks of virtual volunteers and make a difference right from your own home.
53. The Fundraising Coach: Nearly all charitable organizations can use a little extra funding and this blog provides helpful advice on making the most out of fundraising campaigns.
54. Everyday Giving: Get all warm and fuzzy reading this blog, which is full of inspirational stories of ways big and small people have given back to help others around them.
55. BlackGivesBack: While geared towards the African-American community, this blog can be an inspiration for anyone who wants to find new ways to donate and get involved in the community.
56. The (Late) Breakfast Society: Learn about this organization which supports the development of youth through community activities. You may even come up with some ways to help young people in your own community.
57. BetterPlace.org: Want to make the world a better place? This blog can help you start, by providing news and views on the latest developments in volunteering and charitable work.
58. Charities Blog: This blog provides links to charities and also some thoughtful commentary on those who are working within charities or donating to them to ensure others who are disadvantaged get the help that they need.

Embracing the Spiritual

Whether you want to get in touch with God or just want to find some inner peace, these blogs are geared towards helping you get in touch with your spiritual side.

58. Meditation and Inspiration: If you’re in search of a little guidance for your mediations this blog can be a big help. Check out the daily inspirational offerings to help you get in touch with your inner self.
59. The Sacred Path: Those with an interest in shamanism may find this blog particularly inspirational. Blogger Richard shares his spiritual journey on the site and provides numerous other helpful resources for those still in search of spiritual inspiration.
60. The Level 8 Buddhist: If Buddhism is a philosophy you’re interested in, give this blog a chance. You’ll find posts about the tenets of Buddhism as well as ways you can apply it to your everyday life.
61. Goodness Graciousness: This blog is dedicated to celebrating the good in the world and can help you embrace the happiness the universe has to offer you.
62. All Considering: Check out this site for some interesting posts on spiritual growth and changing your life.
63. Daily Spiritual Quotes: Looking for a little inspiration? Check out these daily quotes to find some sage advice and wisdom on your spiritual quest.
64. Awakening Sense: If you want to awaken that inner you, take a look at this blog. The blogger isn’t a spiritual expert, but someone who just wants to share personal experiences and feelings with others.
65. Life 2.0: Help accelerate your path to self-realization by giving this blog a look-see. You’ll find posts on everything from inspirational stories and quotes to links to interesting websites.
66. Surfing the Tao: Check out this blog to increase your spiritual awareness while also getting posts on the latest news, technologies and politics.
67. A Grateful Heart: Appreciate all your daily blessings though this blog. On it, you’ll ge access to photos, inspirational quotes and much more.

Simplifying Life

Free your mind, and your space, of all that clutter. These blogs can help show you the way to a happier, simpler and even greener life.

68. I’m an Organizing Junkie: Take some advice from this blogger on how to get rid of your clutter and make your home a more organized, peaceful place.
69. Think Simple Now: This blog is dedicated to helping you find "creativity, clarity and happiness". You’ll find articles that touch upon topics that will help you grow personally and spiritually.
70. My Simpler Life: Beth Dargis, professional life coach, gives her advice on reducing the things in your life to those that you really care about in this blog.
71. Everyday Simplicity: Whether you are just starting out with simplicity or have been on the bandwagon for awhile, this blog offers numerous tips on getting organized and embracing simple things every day.
72. Psychology of Clutter: Just can’t seem to get rid of that stuff overflowing from every storage space in your home? there may be a psychological reason behind it and this blog can help you to understand what that may be.
73. Finding Simplicity: If you feel overwhelmed by finances, clutter or just the junk in your life, take a look at this blog.
74. Down to Earth: Find out loads of information of gardening, green living, and living frugally from simply life blogger Rhonda.
75. Green and Simple Living: Learn how to conserve resources, reduce waste and live a simpler and more earth-friendly life from this blog.
76. Plastic Drifter: These days, it seems everything is made of plastic or comes in a plastic container. This blog is all about minimizing the junk that clutters the modern home.
77. Unclutterer: Check out these daily tips to help you get your desk, closet or anywhere organized and keep it that way.

Control Your Money

Money can be a big source of unhappiness both for you as the individual and in your relationships. These blogs can help give you advice on bringing your finances under control to make you happier and healthier.

78. DoshDosh: If you don’t have the time to get a second job but want to make some money on the side you can get some help from this blog. You’ll find loads of tips to help you make money on the net through blogging and other online ventures.
79. It’s Just Money: Want to learn some healthy financial tips from someone who’s been in the same boat as you at one time or another? This blog is a great place to start. You’ll find loads of tips informed by personal experience that can help you manage your money and plan for the future.
80. I Will Teach You to be Rich: Ramit Sethi provides advice on topics like saving, productivity, personal finance and more on this popular and well-written blog.
81. WiseBread: Who says you can’t live like a king on a shoestring budget? This blog provides tips on managing a budget, saving for the future and being frugal where it counts.
82. Get Rich Slowly: This blog won’t help you to get rich overnight but it can teach you a few things that will assist you in getting your finances under control for the long haul.

Healthy Mind

Whether you need to work on your mental health or just want to be better at remembering important dates, these blogs have something inspirational to offer.

83. Everyone Needs Therapy: While it might be hard to admit to yourself, everyone needs a little help dealing with emotional baggage now and then. This blog explains how some of those emotional issues might be affecting your life and offers a different take on mental issues.
84. Selfvolution: You can get tips on self-improvement on this blog with posts that focus on everything from brain exercises to working out your financial kinks.
85. The Pursuit of Happiness: Those battling with depression certainly aren’t alone as this blog proves. The blogger chronicles his experience, both the ups and downs, as he seeks treatment for depression.
86. Addiction and Recovery: If you’re struggling with addition to drugs or alcohol check out this blog. You’ll find a range of information on the latest trends and research on addiction.
87. Mind Hacks: Based on a book of the same name, this blog is full of neuroscience and psychology tricks to find out what’s going on inside your brain.
88. Luminosity: Find some ways to improve the health of your brain on this blog. It’s run by neuroscience expert Michael Scanion, and you’ll find some engaging and fun games to play to keep your mind active.
89. Mind Tweaks: Think your brain needs a little fine-tuning? Check out this blog for tips and tricks to strengthening your brain and keeping you mentally in shape.

Healthy Body

If you want to squeeze into those skinny jeans or just feel better about your health but haven’t found the motivation to get you started, check out these blogs. You’ll find all kinds of inspirational stories and advice that will give you a jump start on getting fit and feeling good.

91. Inspired: Dr. Hannah Albert is a doctor that specializes in homeopathic care. Her blog is full of tips on how to use natural methods to improve your overall health and well being.
92. Run to Win: Runners out there will appreciate this motivational blog. You’ll get tips and news about all kinds of topics that can help make you a better and more successful marathon runner.
93. Ultimate Health and Conditioning: Ready for a challenge? This blog can provide you with the information you need to start a fulfilling fitness program and get your squishier parts in shape.
94. Lose the Buddha: Check out this blog for the story of a woman who has struggled with weight loss and finally managed to lose that last 40 pounds.
95. That Skinny Bitch: This blogger, like many out there, lost weight only to regain it. This blog is about her journey to lose the weight and keep it off for good this time.
96. John is Fit: There’s nothing like opening yourself up to public scrutiny to help you stick to a weight loss and diet plan. This blogger hopes to shed some weight and keeps an inspirational diary of how he’s doing day-by-day in this blog.
97. Fat Man Walking: Steve Vaught felt out of control of his life and wanted to take things back into his own hands and lose weight. He decided that to do that, he was going to walk all over the United States. This blog chronicles his epic journey in good times and in bad.
98. Fat to 5K: Blogger Emil shares his story of weight loss, with a goal to go from his initial weight of 367 pounds to a much slimmer, trimmer runner’s body. Follow along as he monitors his diet and exercise and runs his first mile on his way to fitness.
99. Yoga Blog: Learn how to make yoga part of your fitness routine with this instructional blog.
100. Old Man Running: Think you’re too old to be out there working out? This 71-year-old blogger and runner proves that fitness is possible at any age.

By Christina Laun

While men and women share many of the same health concerns, there are some things that are of greater importance to men or simply don’t apply to women. Whether you’re looking to find ways to stay healthy and fit or prevent male-specific illnesses and diseases like prostate cancer, you can find inspiration, advice and information on a wide range of health-focused blogs. Here’s a list of 100 of the best that can help you get truly helpful and insightful health information created just for men.

General

These blogs are a great place to start when looking for great online reading material about men’s health. Most cover a wide range of issues and provide helpful tips and advice on getting and staying healthy.

1. Men’s Health Today: The popular magazine Men’s Health maintains this blog, providing tips to keep you healthy physically and mentally, get ahead at work and maintain relationships.
2. About.com Men’s Health Blog: Check out this blog to keep up with the latest news in men’s health from flu shots to sexual dysfunction supplements.
3. Men’s Health Blog: Whether you want to know more about your sexual health or how to prevent prostate problems, you’ll find help and information on this blog.
4. Families.com Men’s Health: Whether you’re a dad or just a man in need of some health information, you can find what you’re looking for on this blog. Recent posts have covered diverse topics like preventing osteoporosis and the mental issues behind sexual dysfunction.
5. The Health Care Blog: This blog is written by Matthew Holt, a health care industry veteran, and can provide you with the latest news on all kinds of hospital and healthcare policy issues.
6. InsureBlog: Have health insurance questions? Get them answered on this blog, where Bob Vineyard has answered hundreds of questions over the years and regularly provides information on a variety of health insurance issues.
7. Male Check Point: This blog is dedicated to providing men with information and advice that can help them stay healthier longer and make changes in their lifestyles for the better.
8. Arxman Health: Check out this blog for information on a ton of different health concerns, keeping fit and even dealing with bad breath.
9. Health and Men: Blogger Scott Wharton covers a wide range of men’s health issues from keeping your brain in tip top shape to finding a good multi-vitamin.
10. Men’s Health Journal: Keep up with the latest news on men’s health in this blog. You’ll find all kinds of updates on health issues and stories from men who’ve made positive health choices in their lives as well.
11. Men’s Health Office: Dr. Sheldon Marks blogs about men’s health issues on this site covering everything from fitness to prostate problems.
12. Here to Help: This blog is part of the Revolution Health site and is maintained by Dr. Joseph Scherger. You’ll find information on issues like balding, flu shots, prostates and even giving blood.

Nutrition and Diet

While meat and potatoes may be the manliest sounding diet, it’s not necessarily the healthiest. These blogs provide some helpful nutrition and diet information that can help you create a well-rounded and healthy meal plan.

13. The Fitness Insider: Another Men’s Health blog, this site gives men some inspiration, information and suggestions for eating healthy and working out.
14. Diet Blog: Author Jim Foster posts about all kinds of diet and health issues in this blog from learning to love how you look to helping you stay away from those waistline expanding fast foods.
15. Protein Power: For many men who want to lift weights and build muscle, getting enough protein is key. Here, married doctors Michael and Mary Eades maintain blogs that are full of protein rich recipes and tips.
16. Nutrition Blog: Part of the Nutrition and Food Web Archive, this blog provides articles on health foods and the kinds of vitamins you need to stay healthy.
17. The Nutrition Help Blog: If you have a lot of questions about nutrition, how much you should eat or any other diet question you might find answers here. Blogger Brad Pilon has written a book on the subject of nutrition and regularly posts advice and information.
18. Nutrition Frenzy: This blog offers some general fitness tips, recipes and advice that can be useful to men who want to get in shape or stay up to date on the latest health news.
19. Eat Right, Stay Well: Blogger and dietician at Johns Hopkins Christine McKinney provides helpful information on creating a healthy diet, especially if you have health problems like diabetes.
20. Pinch My Salt: If your diet plan only includes eating the freshest of foods, then check out this blog. You’ll find recipes for some healthy (and some indulgent) foods that make use of the best seasonal fruits and veggies.
21. The Provocative Nutrition Blog: Keep up with the latest in nutrition and health in this blog by nutrition counselor Dina Khader.
22. Balanced Health and Nutrition: Get some help creating a balanced and healthy diet from registered dietician and blogger Rebecca Scritchfield on this helpful site.

Fitness

While sitting on the couch watching football may be easier than getting out there and actually doing it, it may not be the best for your heart, waistline or overall health. These blogs explain some ways that men can get moving and get healthy.

23. Fat Man Walking: You may not be able to run a mile but most of us can walk one even if it takes a long time. This blogger took it one step further and began walking across america to lose weight and take control of his life. This blog, while not updated as regularly anymore, chronicles his journey towards health and happiness.
24. Two Heel Drive: Why just walk when you can hike? This Bay area blogger loves to explore the great outdoors and provides information for hikers, backpackers and other nature lovers in his blog.
25. A Runner’s Blog: Whether you’re already dedicated to running or are just getting started you can find helpful tips and information in this blog. Written by Sean Lloyd, this blog was inspired by his desire to run a marathon, which he did for the first time in 2006.
26. Body Building God: Want to start lifting weights to get some serious muscle and maybe even earn that six pack you’ve always wanted? This blog can show you how, with tips, advice and information on body building.
27. All Muscle Building: If you’re tired of being a skinny weakling or just want to get into better shape, this blog can provide you with some pointers on how to best go about building up muscle mass.
28. Male Fitness Blog: This blog is home to posts on topics like general fitness tips, weight loss controversies and portion control to help give you advice on every facet of staying healthy.
29. Male Pattern Fitness: Billed as a blog about "meat, muscle and the minds of men" this site provides some informative and sometimes humorous information about how to work out and eat right.
30. Belly Off: The Trainer: Check out this Men’s Health maintained blog to follow along with a variety of training programs to help you trim down and get that drool-worthy body.
31. FitBuff: This site isn’t geared just towards men, but can still be a great place to find help getting inspired to get up and get healthy.
32. Geek2Freak: If you’ve ever dreamt of going from being skinny to muscled this blogger is right there with you. His blog documents his goal to transform from a "geek" into a fitness "freak".
33. Really Useful Fitness Blog: This blog provides simple and interesting tips and articles from sites all over the Web to help you find easy ways to get healthier.

Weight Loss

If you are feeling a little squishy as of late and want to lose a few pounds, these blogs can be a great place to find some inspiration.

34. Half Man - My Journey of Fitness: Ever wish you were half your size? This blogger does, and is working his way down from 380 pounds to a healthier 190 pounds. So far he’s lost almost 150 pounds and you can follow along in his journey through the pictures and stories in his blog.
35. John is Fit: This blogger is honest about the fact that he could be a little more fit and is using his blog as a way to publicly document his path to a healthier self. You can find ideas and inspiration for your own weight loss in his blog.
36. Tales from the Phat Farm: If you think there’s no way you could go from the lazy, overweight person you are to someone who loves to run, bike and just be active take a look at this blog. Blogger Mike lost almost 140 pounds and now enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife. Check out his before and after photos and fitness tips in the blog.
37. My Weight Loss Journal: The author of this blog, Kirk, weighed 350 pounds when he began documenting his weight loss. Over the course of two years he’s managed to take off over 116 pounds and you can find out how in his meticulously documented blog.
38. Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb: This blogger is proof that low carb diets can have a big impact on weight loss. Jimmy Moore lost over 100 pounds and has kept it off. Check out his blog for tips and recipes to help you on your weight loss journey.
39. Fat Bastard: This blog is maintained by a 42-year old man who was disappointed with how poor his health had become and joined forces with his girlfriend to get in shape and lose weight.
40. Cover Model Challenge: This blogger is dedicated to losing over 40 pounds in a year to go from slightly overweight to fitness model ready, all for a good cause of course.
41. Fat Guy in a Little Coat: Blogger Johnny wants to lose 120 pounds of his current weight of 160 by the beginning of 2010 and you can follow along in his blog as he does it.
42. Andrew is Getting Fit: Faced with the shock of being morbidly obese, this blogger decided to do something about it. So far he’s lost 100 pounds, run a marathon and plans to keep going until he reaches his goal.
43. Get Fit Slowly: These two men, J.D and Mac, are working hard at getting in shape and losing weight. Best friends and bloggers, they share their experiences, trials and successes on their site.

Sexual Health

Many men worry about their sexual health, especially as they age. These blogs can provide some information and support for those sensitive issues.

44. Men’s Sexual Health Blog: This blog gives readers a chance to ask their own questions and get answers to their questions about sex and male reproductive issues.
45. PharmaExpressRX: If you are taking drugs to help sexual dysfunction or if you’re considering it, this blog can be a great place to find the latest news about these kinds of drugs and issues related to sexual health.
46. Kinsey Confidential: Run by the Kinsey Institute, this blog deals with numerous issues related to sex and sexual health both for men and women.
47. Penis Resources: This site provides news, information and links on numerous issues related to the male reproductive system. May not be safe for work.
48. Tray McCormick MD: If you have erectile dysfunction worries, this blog can help. It provides advice from Dr. McCormick on dealing with preventing ED problems.
49. Men’s Sexual Health Center: This site not only has a large number of sexual health articles and posts but also a board where you can post your own questions and concerns.
50. All Things Penis Related: Whether it’s prostate cancer you’re worried about or finding out just what happened to John Wayne Bobbitt, you’ll find posts that suit your interests on this blog.
51. Sexual Health Guide: Here you can find information for both men and women on issues related to sexual health. This includes topics like impotence, Viagra, AIDS and more.
52. Sexual Health for Men: While not updated as regularly anymore, this blog takes a sometimes humorous approach to men’s sexual health.
53. Sexuality at About.com: The posts on this site can help you learn everything from how to shop for sex toys to how to deal with common sexual problems.

Health Challenges

These bloggers are fighting illness and talking about the process in their blogs. They can be a big source of inspiration for others who are facing a serious illness.

54. My Cancer: Leroy Sievers documented his battle with cancer in this NPR blog. While Leroy lost his battle, you can gain valuable insight if you’re facing cancer yourself into how to maintain strength, courage and optimism throughout your treatments.
55. Talking About Cancer: This blog is dedicated to discussing the emotional impact of cancer. Readers can find support and understanding if they’re struggling with any type of cancer or if they have a loved one that is.
56. Chronicles of a Cancer Patient: Now renamed Chronicles of a Cancer Survivor, this blog documented Dave Hahn’s battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Dave beat the cancer in the end but this blog serves as a helpful source of inspiration for others still fighting.
57. Scott’s Diabetes Journal: This blogger, Scott, has had diabetes since 1980. In his blog, he shares his experiences, struggles and successes as he lives with the disorder.
58. Advanced Prostate Cancer: Check out this blog for shared experiences and support for those suffering from advanced and recurrent prostate cancer and their families.
59. Battle Prostate Cancer Blog: This blog is a place for those with prostate cancer to find information, shared stories and support while battling the cancer.
60. Stroke Survivor Blog: Strokes are one of the most common causes of death for men. This blog is written by a survivor of this silent killer and can be a good place for other survivors or those who want to prevent strokes to find information.
61. Bald Mike’s Blog: Mike is a Lymphoma survivor and you can read about his experiences as a survivor and staying in remission on his blog.

Illness and Disease

These blogs discuss major health issues that can affect men and those close to them.

62. The Prostate Reloaded: This blog is a great place to find information on the latest research into prostate cancer prevention and treatment.
63. Heart Disease Prevention: Heart disease is a major cause of death for men all over the nation so learn how you can prevent or reduce your risk of heart problems in this blog.
64. Diabetes Blog: For those living with diabetes, this blog can be a great resource. Maintained by Diabetes Monitor, this site provides helpful articles and a place for diabetics to come together and share experiences.
65. Medicine World: This physician monitored blog is full of information on lung, prostate, and colon cancer as well as high blood pressure, asthma and more.
66. About Kidney Stones: Kidney stones can be a fairly common phenomenon even among younger men. You can read about how to deal with and prevent this potentially painful condition in this blog.
67. Know-Stroke.org: Learn all about strokes in this blog. You’ll find posts on how to recognize, treat, prevent and recover from strokes.
68. Alzheimer’s Notes: Alzheimer’s is a condition that still has no known cure and is not uncommon among older adults, both men and women. This blog can help educate you on the latest research on the disease as well as some Alzheimer’s basics.
69. The Cancer Blog: This blog is no longer regularly updated, but it’s still an invaluable source of information and inspiration to anyone looking for help dealing with or understanding any kind of cancer.
70. Cancer Information Blog: Check out this site to find updates on the latest cancer advancements as well as symptoms you should look out for that may be signs of cancer.
71. Colorectal Cancer Blog: While many men are reluctant to get screened for colon cancer, this illness kills thousands every year. Learn more about colorectal cancer from this blog and how you can prevent and treat it.

Aging

Check out these blogs to learn how to deal with and enjoy the process of aging.

72. Balding Blog: If losing your hair is a big concern of yours, then check out this blog. It deals with everything from coloring your hair to hide the gray to getting hair transplants and you can even send in your own questions to get answers.
73. Battle Against Bald: This blog takes a somewhat humorous and irreverent approach to impending baldness. You’ll find out how these bloggers are fighting their hair loss and maybe even gain some perspective on what it means to go bald.
74. Half Dead Guy Blog: If you’re heading towards middle age, check out this blog. You’ll find posts on everything from finances to fitness from this middle aged guy.
75. Steve’s Midlife Crisis: This lawyer and blogger writes about his life as he enters his forties. You’ll find interesting posts on mental health, aging and a wide range of other topics.
76. AgeNotes: Robert Knechtel maintains this blog as a forum for discussing a wide range of topics that have to do with getting older, with a positive outlook.
77. As Time Goes By: These bloggers, a doctor included, give it to you straight when it comes to aging. They attempt to present what it’s really like to get old without the sugar coating.
78. Truth in Aging: Women aren’t the only ones who seek out cosmetic surgery and supplements to look younger. This site tries to separate the real deals from the fakes so you don’t end up out of money with nothing to show for it.
79. The Art of Aging: Blogger Richard gives some insight into how we can age gracefully and embrace the wisdom that getting older brings.
80. Old Man Running: Allen Leigh in 71 years old and still runs regularly to maintain his health, proving that old age doesn’t have to mean being immobile or inactive.

Mental Health

Being healthy isn’t just about having a healthy body, a healthy mind plays a big role too. These blogs can provide lots of helpful information on a range of mental health issues.

81. Mental Health Notes: Keep up with the latest news in mental health to keep you happy and healthy inside and out on this site.
82. The Pursuit of Happiness: For some, happiness can be an uphill battle. This blog follows a man as he fights depression and tries out a variety of treatments including St. Johns Wort.
83. a beautiful revolution: If you’ve ever experienced depression you can relate to this blog where Andre Jordan posts his "depression doodles". You’ll see his wide range of moods through these funny and insightful drawings.
84. The Splintered Mind: Blogger Douglas Cootey manages both AD/HD and depression and his blog can be inspiring as he works to overcome his illnesses and lead a happy, healthy life.
85. Addiction Blog: No matter what you are addicted to, whether its alcohol, drugs, gambling or something else, this blog can help you learn how to get help and get control of your addiction.
86. All in the Mind: This blog is by Natasha Mitchell, a journalist, and focuses on how the mind influences how we see the experiences in our day to day lives.
87. BradFidler.net: Brad Fidler researches bipolar disorder. Brad Fidler is also a great blogger and writer who can give you advice and understanding while sometimes making you laugh on his blog.
88. Mind Hacks: This group blog focuses on psychology and neuroscience and can help keep you up to date with advancements in the field of mental health.
89. We Worry: A Blog for the Anxious: If you’re a chronic worrier this group blog may be just the thing for you. It’s dedicated to helping people who suffer from anxiety, panic attacks and depression.
90. Anxiety Insights: Here you’ll find news and information on conditions like anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias and much more.

Men’s Lifestyle

These blogs cover a range of issues for men, including relationships, fitness, sex and more.

91. Men’s Garage: This blog is home to posts like "Proper Core Training" and "How to Cure a Hangover" that can help men deal with a variety of health issues.
92. Just a Guy Thing: Check out this site for all kinds of information geared just towards men. You’ll find everything from diet advice to help with your relationships to help you maintain total body health.
93. The Men’s Place: If you’re in search of relationship advice geared just towards men, this site can be a great resource. It’s written by a dad dealing with divorce and a blended family and can provide some valuable insights for other men in this situation.
94. She Knows Best: Here, men can ask blogger Dexie for advice and read articles, take polls and more.
95. She’s Evil: Are you a divorced man looking for a place to vent about your not-so-nice ex and find some support from other men going through the same thing? Then check out this blog and forum.
96. The Care and Feeding of Man: From dealing with the frustration of telemarketers to finding the perfect way to start your day, this humorous blog covers loads of issues that are related to the health and happiness of men.
97. Tastefully Driven Lifestyle Blog: WHen it comes to maintaining a good personal appearance or impressing the ladies with your fit physique, this blog can provide some helpful advice.
98. Healthy Relationships: If you want to improve your relationship with your wife, girlfriend or partner, check out this blog by psychotherapist Mira Kirshenbaum for advice.
99. Advice from a Single Dating Expert: This blogger can answer your questions about dating and relationships from your own perspective as he’s still out there looking for that special someone too.
100. The Bitter Single Guy’s Relationship Advice: Check out this site for advice on relationships from a guy who’ll give you straight, honest advice.

By Kelly Kilpatrick

Finding the right college can be a daunting task indeed.  Students need to be focused on what they want to achieve in their college career, fill out all of the proper forms, meet deadlines and criteria, and then wait for a response.  It is always advisable to have a contingency plan and a backup school in mind as well.  What follows is a list of some online resources that can help you get started with the process of finding and applying to colleges, in addition to resources for securing financial aid.

   1. College PowerPrep:  Visit College Power Prep for insights on college selection, tips for taking your SATs and ACTs, and steps for securing financial aid.

 2. Guidance OnLine:  The folks at Guidance OnLine have compiled a list of amazing resources that can help you with many different aspects of college selection.  Browse through the site and find information on testing, admissions and financial aid as well.

3. College Board:  To find answers to all of your SAT-related questions, go to the source.  The College Board, creators of the SAT, has many online resources available for future college students, from registration to preparation courses.

 4. Student Aid on the Web:  Navigate through this site and learn all you can about the selection process, applications, and financial aid.  Articles abound on these topics and more, and step-by-step processes for completing your forms are available as well.

5. Family Education:  This online resource guides students and their parents through the college application process, from selection of the right school, to correctly completing applications, all the way to securing financial aid. Consult this site before you get started and get things done the right way on the first try.
 

By Kelly Kilpatrick

People visit physical therapists for a wide variety of reasons.  Whether you have an old sports injury that bothers you from time to time, or you are recovering from a recent surgery, there are a few things you should be aware of.  The first time you visit a physical therapist should be an informative and new experience—and one that paves the road to your recovery.

Physical therapists generally have a specialty and first-time patients are usually sent to a PT based on referral or word of mouth, depending on the particular ailment.  If you have insurance, chances are your physical therapist must be referred by the doctor in charge of your surgery or your general practitioner.

On a first visit to a physical therapist, it is important to be prepared to ask and answer many questions.  The more informed you and your PT are, the more sophisticated your treatment, and the better your results will be.  Learn as much as you can about your ailment and open up the lines of communication right away.

Through the course of your treatment, it is important to keep the lines of communication open as well.  The goal of your therapy should be to get you back into a state of comfort and mobility that you possessed prior to the incident that necessitated therapy in the first place.  In many cases, people feel better than they have in many years, having finally dealt with the source of their pain and discomfort.

Listening to the advice of your therapist is of great importance as well.  If he or she recommends a small amount of weight loss or change in physical activity, heed what they are telling you.  Your well-being is at stake, and your PT is trying to help you by getting you involved in activities and habits that won’t only help the treatment, but will help long after the treatment is over.

You will also be given a schedule and set up appointments for your treatment on your first visit to a physical therapist.  It is important that you do your very best to make it to every single one of your scheduled appointments.  There is a rhyme and reason for why things are done in a certain way, in a certain order, at certain times.  Remember to keep those lines of communication open and ask questions.  If you’re unable to meet the requirements of your treatment schedule, work with your PT on fixing this problem.  
Learning what you can do and how you can facilitate your treatment goes a long way in physical therapy.  Keep your mind open, listen, communicate and heal yourself with the help of your physical therapist. 

By Kelly Kilpatrick

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a daunting task for many, with convenience often overcoming the desire to do right by yourself.  In our fast paced world, excuses abound for why we cannot take charge and reclaim our own wellness.  What follows is a short list of simple steps to better health and wellness.  It’s far easier than you probably think.

1. Start simple and be reasonable.  It took a long time to develop the habits that are now part of your daily life, but by simply making a conscious effort to take your health back into your own hands, you are well on your way.  Make achievable goals for yourself and be reasonable.  Don’t start so hard that you immediately give up, but begin to infuse some daily exercise into your agenda.  Do exactly what you can and see how soon you will be finding extra opportunities to better yourself.

 
2. Work with what you have.  Again, you will not be able to turn your life around overnight.  On the other hand, don’t make excuses. You don’t need to be a member of a gym to do push-ups or sit-ups; you can do it from the comfort of your own home.  You have two legs and walk around all the time.  Get up twenty minutes earlier and go for a brisk walk before you start your day.  There are many simple exercises you can do alone, with little or no equipment, so just get to it.

 
3. Eliminate any obstacles.  If you find yourself running to the pantry for unsavory snacks, throw them out.  If you are tempted by the burger joint on your way home, find another route.  When it comes to making changes in our routine, we are our own worst enemies.  Get rid of anything that will stand in the way of your goals.  Find suitable replacements for your unhealthy snacks; look for alternatives to sitting around watching TV.  Be conscious of what is getting in your way and make the appropriate changes.

4. Be an opportunist.  Once you have begun to settle into your new lifestyle, opportunities to keep in shape seem to pop up everywhere.  On your lunch break, go for a walk, or walk to the nearest restaurant or café rather than driving or carpooling.  On breaks at work, fit in a few brief exercises rather than grabbing a coffee and chatting in the break room.  Walking is always something that releases tension, gets the blood flowing, and helps you to stay fit as a result.  When you are at a loss for something to do at home, fit in some simple exercises.  You’ll feel better about yourself and these extra reps will begin to benefit your physique as well.

 
5. Be flexible.  Naturally, there will be times when you can’t be as strict as you’d like.  You are human, after all.  Don’t let your zeal for health and fitness overshadow the rest of your life.  Some days will be busier than others; don’t be hard on yourself if you get off your routine.  However, continue to adjust your new lifestyle to suit your needs to the best degree possible.
 

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