The best golf lesson of late is learning how to stay on the top of your ball during your swing.

Unless you stay on top of your ball during your golf swing, you most likely will sway and shift the top of your spine angle. This will cause the arc of your swing to bottom-out at the wrong point and result in a mishit golf shot.

It is very interesting how the instructional community as well as professional players continue to change the description of simple golf mechanics.

The golf-swing instructions remain the same but the terms and nomenclature to describe different golf mechanics continue to change with each new generation of golf instructors, it seems.

They now have chosen to call this most important discipline: “staying on top of the ball”. “Staying on top of the ball” is required if you wish to hit straight golf shots.

It is a term used to describe how the top of the spine angle should remain stable during the back swing.

Perhaps the best way to describe this necessary discipline to hit a golf ball straight is to maintain eye contact with the ball from the beginning of the swing through contact with the ball.

Theoretically, if you maintain eye contact with your ball throughout your golf swing, you will not be able to move your head laterally away from your ball.

Another way to describe the swing thought of staying on top of the ball is nothing more than the historical … Continue Reading ...

We constantly find ourselves arguing about the most difficult sports in the world. Based on their own personal inabilities to participate in those sports, some people give their opinions. What they don’t understand is that the difficulty of any sport will depend on certain aspects like the strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and any other quality required in the sport. This article will include the top ten hardest sports in the world along with the qualities required for these games.

10. Alpine Skiing

This is a hard game where a person uses skis to move down the slope on the snow-covered hills. You need to know how to move down on the snow. Besides, you have to endure the chilling cold. In addition to this, Alpine Skiing requires perfect timing and a high degree of precision. Lack of any of these qualities may bring about disastrous results. Different researchers have revealed that 4 out of 1,000 players need medical attention.

9. Baseball

This is more of a mental sport- as it requires great eye-hand coordination. Moreover, the players need to be standby at any given time. The hitter has to track the movement of the ball, using his or her eyes. At times, it can be really difficult to follow the speed of the ball.

8. Martial Arts

To become a successful martial artist, you need to be an enduring human being. To win this game, a person should have enough strength. Here pain and exhaustion are too … Continue Reading ...

Ever wondered about the safety and effectiveness of clonidine for ADHD treatment? Clonidine is a hotly contested drug for ADHD. Some doctors prescribe it freely while others question its safety. There are many unanswered questions out there regarding its side effects, effectiveness, and other matters. Here are the top 5 questions about clonidine answered.

1. What are clonidine side effects? Common side effects of taking clonidine include constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry eyes, decreased heart rate, and dry mouth. Infrequent and rare side effects include headache, fatigue, sleep disorders, skin rash, hallucinations, heart rhythm disorders, depression, nausea, and psychosis. Talk to your doctor if you notice any of these side effects but do NOT stop taking the drug suddenly because it can lead to dangerous, even fatal, withdrawal symptoms.

2. Has clonidine for ADHD treatment been prescribed for a long time? No. Clonidine was FDA-approved for the treatment of high blood pressure and it has only recently begun to be prescribed for ADHD so studies on its safety and effectiveness are still very limited.

3. Is clonidine effective in treating all symptoms of ADHD? No. Clonidine only treats impulsivity and hyperactivity. It is not effective in treating distractibility and shortened attention span so it must be prescribed in combination with a stimulant such as Ritalin. However, Ritalin and clonidine side effects are much more serious when combined. Their combination has been linked to three deaths.

4. Can I expect to see results immediately after taking clonidine for ADHD? Clonidine takes effect … Continue Reading ...

Everyone loves music. Music is everywhere, it pervades our world. Everyone knows music has power and importance. But have you ever stopped to consider why? What it is about music that gives it so much power and importance?

Here are seven top reasons:

1. Music is a universal language. It inspires common human feelings and bridges gaps between cultures that spoken languages cannot. It brings people together and creates universal community.
2. Music inspires and evokes emotion in a healthy way. It touches our emotional being and evokes moods and feelings that are sometimes difficult to express. It can change a difficult mood and make it happy or excited; it can change a light mood and take it deeper and more profound.
3. Music enhances learning and makes it more enjoyable. It is scientifically proven that music enhances brain functioning. Playing music uses many brain functions simultaneously: motor control, imagination, hearing, sight, memory, etc.
4. Music creates ambiance. You can use music in any environment to enhance and augment what is already there. Consider the difference between a party with music and one without, or a sporting event, or a movie, or a romantic restaurant, or driving in your car…
5. Music is spiritual. Music is of the spirit and inspirational to the spirit. All religions use music to help express spiritual values, and all religions use music to uplift the spirit.
6. Music sparks the imagination. It invokes mental imagery and inner scenery that opens the mind to amazing insight and spans the distance

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We are continually bombarded with tips and suggestions on how to live a healthier life. Many of us then end up doing nothing due to feeling overwhelmed to make a change! Below are 10 simple and some not quite traditional tips to start improving your health and well being.

1. Preparation:
Preparation might not seem like a traditional health tip, but it really is the foundation on which to build good habits, which then determine your results. Grab a notebook and start “predicting your future” by creating a plan of action which involves all areas of your life. Think about which parts of your life are not working and jot down practical strategies to move you closer to your goals.

For example, exercise three times per week, eat 5+ fruit and vegetables each day (write out what foods and when) and Manage my stress levels by reading for one hour each day.

This tip is all about making sure you know exactly what you need to do to achieve what you goals.

2. Accountability
Whenever we start a new habit or routine, it can take a push to get started. I dislike using the words willpower and motivation because they are such fickle emotions that can fluctuate on a day to day basis. We don’t need willpower to brush our teeth each morning, nor should we for doing healthy habits!

It’s important to clarify your goals first with a plan of action and then get into it. I recommended seeking … Continue Reading ...

10) The largest bird

The largest bird is the ostrich, which lives in Africa. It is the heaviest, weighing upto 345 lb, and the tallest, reaching to 9 feet high. Its neck and its legs are the longest among birds. At a top speed of 40mph, it is the fastest two-legged land animal. The ostrich egg, which weighs three pounds, is also the world’s largest.

9) The smallest bird

At only 2.24 inches long, and weighing just 0.056 ounces, the tiny bee hummingbird of Cuba is the smallest bird. Its wingspan is 2.5 inches. The nest is about the size of a thimble, and contains pea-sized eggs.

8) The Syrinx

Whereas humans have a larynx containing vocal cords in their trachea to make sounds, birds have a syrinx. It is divided across both broncheal tubes. As a result, birds can make two sounds at once.

7) Sexual Dimorphism

In birds, the male and the female of a given species often look very different. Whereas the female is camouflaged to fit in with her environment, the male is usually brightly colored. It often has feathers that fan or flare to make a show. The female chooses a male based on its plumage and territory.

6) Birds do need to eat rocks

Humans and other mammals have a mouth with teeth to grind up food. Birds, on the other hand, have a gizzard. It is a muscular organ that contracts to grind up food. Birds eat sand and other grit to help … Continue Reading ...