Monthly Archive: April 2012

Finding the Strength to Train

Finding the Strength to Train

Have you heard the myth that strength training will cause you to bulk up? The truth is strength training is an important part of a healthy lifestyle; it raises metabolism, promotes balance/coordination, and enhances...

Dishing Out Good Health

Dishing Out Good Health

Nutritious meals should be part of your lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in your favorite foods every now and then. Here are a few ways to enjoy guilt–free meals, without piling...

How to improve sleep

While feeling a little sluggish every once in a while is normal, feeling tired a few days a week can be an ominous warning of things to come. Lack of sleep can lead to...

Keep a Keen Eye on Vision Savings

Keep a Keen Eye on Vision Savings

You don’t need 20/20 sight to spot ways to save on the high cost of glasses and contacts. You just need to know where to look. If you’re among the two-thirds of adults who...

Be a Good Sport

Be a Good Sport

If you think you might have a budding Pele or Shaq on your hands, make sure your young athlete learns safety first. According to the US National Institutes of Health, there are over 2.38...

Foods to Help You Flourish

Foods to Help You Flourish

Imagine snapping out of depression by munching on Brazil nuts, or improving memory by grabbing an apple. Research shows that some foods can have an impact on how we act and feel, thanks to...

Our Mind Games

Our Mind Games

You’ve heard about mind over matter — but what really matters when it comes to the mind? The brain learns and grows by interacting with its surrounding environment. With a mental workout, you can...

Test your weight loss smarts

Test your weight loss smarts

True or False: Sleep deprivation may increase your waistline Jogging burns more calories than swimming You BMI is the best indicator of whether you’re overweight Often, it’s the little-known facts like these that can...

What to buy now: Coconuts

What to buy now: Coconuts

Crack one open for noshing and sipping Coconuts are one of the hottest new food trends. You can now buy coconut water, coconut milk, coconut oil, dried coconut chips, and lots of other coconut...

Making a Difference

Making a Difference

Helping to make the planet a healthier, safer place to live can be overwhelming — it’s hard to know where to begin. You can start with simple steps to contribute to a better and...

Playing the Perfect Host

Playing the Perfect Host

Planning a gathering can be stressful, leaving you with little time to enjoy the party. Create the perfect evening for both you and your visitors with these simple tips: Tastes do matter: When you...

Sensible Supermarket Selections

Sensible Supermarket Selections

With hectic schedules and limited time, it’s easy to gravitate toward the ready–to–eat food sections. But considering unhealthy sodium and sugar contents, you’ll be paying for more than convenience. When you arm yourself with...

The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

Teenage angst, mid–life crisis — at some point, we all wonder why we’re here and what unique, lasting contributions we can make. The question can be uncomfortable, so we often ignore it — or...

Asthma Attack Management

Asthma Attack Management

If asthma attacks are frequent, in spite of a diligent search for causative factors, and the first-line treatments are not adequate, management of the condition is much more difficult. The strongest anti-inflammatory drugs are...

Tread Cautiously

Tread Cautiously

A treadmill can provide an effective workout; yet even the most enthusiastic runner can make mistakes when they swap the road for an indoor trek. Be sure you’re on the right track with these...

Eating and Drinking Against Oxidative Stress

Eating and Drinking Against Oxidative Stress

How do you protect yourself against oxidative stress! Because oxidative stress is a side effect of the body’s detoxification efforts, you can minimize drug, chemical, and toxin exposure in general and in the diet...

Contain Your Irritation

Contain Your Irritation

As many as 20% of Americans have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Cramping, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea can be painful, disabling, and lead to more serious conditions such as cancer. Although you can’t cure IBS,...

Foods to Sink Your Teeth Into

Foods to Sink Your Teeth Into

Want to keep your teeth pearly white and your breath minty fresh? Before you reach for your brush and toothpaste, grab a celery stick instead. Chewing raw veggies, fruit, and herbs can help dislodge...

Fast Food Diet

Fast Food Diet

Here in the U.S. so many people are fighting their weight. Especially as we age, the metabolism slows down and it is easier to gain weight. But it is not just adults. How many...

Flavonoids and the risk of type-2 diabetes

Flavonoids and the risk of type-2 diabetes

New research shows that anthocyanin consumption may be associated with a decreased risk of type-2 diabetes. Flavonoids are found in plants and serve as pigments to help attract pollinators, filter out UV light, help...

Managing Menopause

Managing Menopause

Research shows that seasonal changes can affect the timing of menopause. A menopause clinic study revealed that spring and autumn equinoxes are related to the timing of menopause thanks to a number of triggers,...

What to buy now: Lamb

What to buy now: Lamb

If you tend to go straight for familiar beef and pork cuts at the meat case, here’s a tip that can save you money and give your taste buds a treat: Try some lamb....

Sitting Pretty

Sitting Pretty

Sit up straight, and don’t slouch is an often–heard phrase. Yet researchers have recently found that sitting upright may actually strain your back muscles. A correct posture — not too upright, not too sagging...

Healthy Choices Del-finders for drugs

Healthy Choices Del-finders for drugs

Del-finders for drugs A bunch of apps promise to help you find the best prices on medications. To find out whether they really work, ShopSmart tried four of them – GoodRx, LowestMed, Mobile Rx...

Hidden Home Hazards

Hidden Home Hazards

Your home is your castle, but hidden allergens and germ trappers lurk within it. Learn more about some unexpected sources that may be attacking your domain. The kitchen sponge: Thanks to its multipurpose use,...