Jack-o-Health
Pumpkins abound during this month of harvest festivals and Halloween, selected mostly for their decorative appeal and use in desserts. But behind that carved face hide benefits beyond the porch lantern or pie tin:...
Monthly Archive: October 2011
Morning Sickness
If you suffer from motion sickness, you’ll know that horrible, queasy feeling that doesn’t go away until you stop moving. Morning sickness is just like that – but there’s no opportunity to stop! In...
Combo Meal?
When you think combo meal, you probably think French fries — not exactly a health booster. But you can capitalize on the nutrition synergy of merging certain foods: Plump produce: According to research, “good”...
The best moisturizers for your body
All body lotions are supposed to moisturize. That’s their main purpose, after all. But some come with bigger promises, like “long-lasting relief” and “non-irritating”. Then there’s the matter of what’s inside. Flip over just...
Charting New Waters
Is the monotony of life chewing up your adventurous spirit and holding you back from real changes? Use lessons from the controversial Christopher Columbus to seek a fresh frontier and discover a whole new...
Deceptive Risks
73 million Americans suffer from or are on the brink of developing diabetes. While known risk factors like obesity, age, and genetics raise your risk, new studies suggest diabetes has a sneaky side. For...
The Great Pretenders
Down each grocery aisle, snack packages flaunt nutritional promises. Compare these 3 to some smarter options that could serve you better: Baked potato chips: While baked brands contain less overall fat than the greasy...
Say Cheese
While a smile is natural when you’re pleased, studies suggest it’s important regardless of mood. A grin not only bumps up optimism, it evokes health and happiness from a biochemical level. Turning up the...
Outfitted for Fitness
While you do have to accommodate seasonal climate changes when considering your exercise garb, bowing to fads over function can drain your wallet without furthering your fitness. Keep these hints in mind: Leave the...
Forget those 8 glasses a day
If you’re guzzling eight 8-ounce glasses of water every day – or shoot for that goal, anyway – you might be drinking more than your body really needs. Yes, the advice that you’ve been...
Pet Peeves
Studies show animal companionship can lower stress, lessen depression, and even reduce blood pressure. But furry friends can quickly turn to foes if wheezing and sneezing set in. With 70% of the population housing...
Organize Your Health
Your health history shouldn’t be lost in the clutter. Get a handle on your family’s records with these simple tips: Create a file for each person with name, Social Security number, birth date, and...
Brush Up
If you brush your teeth twice a day that’s enough, right? Not necessarily. Half-hearted, rushed brushing may not prevent cavities — and may even harm teeth and gums. To make sure your pearly whites...
Keeping tabs on your blood pressure can save your life
You probably don’t need a scale to tell you if your weight is too high. But when it comes to another important number – your blood pressure – you might not know whether you’re...