Monthly Archive: May 2012

Outdoor Adventures

Outdoor Adventures

Head out for a day hike. Go fishing. Enjoy a weekend camping trip. With summer just around the corner, it’s time to plan for some fun and adventure in the great outdoors. Whether you’re...

Save a Life

Save a Life

If a friend or family member went into cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? According to the American Heart Association, if bystander CPR (more immediate than paramedic or in–hospital CPR) is not...

Grill Drills

Grill Drills

It’s time to scrape the char off the grill and refill the propane tank. And while fire–roasting your chow gives it that rustic flavor, it can heat up the risk for ingesting carcinogens. Before...

Remembering Family

Remembering Family

Most of us merge into the fast lane during much of the day, scattering our quality time over text messages and brief kisses on the cheek as we jump out of the car. You...

Lifesavers

Lifesavers

While aquatic recreation tops the list of summer fun, it can be a dangerous pastime. Drowning deaths account for 4000 deaths a year. Learn life–saving techniques and preventive tips so you have skills you...

Self-Help

Self-Help

Doctors recommend an array of health screenings for both genders, especially as Father Time ticks and tocks. But in between mammograms and prostate checks, you should conduct self–exams at home. Keep tabs on your...

Double Time

Double Time

Studies find that partnering up with friends and family — in the gym, on the courts, or for a hike — can increase your productivity. So shut down the solo act for a day...

Bowel Burden

Bowel Burden

While not a topic for the break room, constipation is a common problem that usually resolves on its own. But even temporary bouts can prove painful… and be signs of a more serious complication....

Safe Ride

Safe Ride

Biking to work is an opportunity to cycle off calories while curbing your carbon footprint. But whether you’re a veteran rider or haven’t pedaled since you were a pup, heed these safety reminders before...

When not to get a Pap Test

When not to get a Pap Test

If you dutifully visit your ob-gyn for a Pap smear every year, you might want to change your routine. There are new government guidelines for the test, which checks for abnormal changes in cells...

Low Impact

Low Impact

While a high–intensity kickboxing class will get you sweating, plenty of low–impact options can get the job done too. If you want to boost cardiovascular health while staying gentle on your joints, try some...

Hot Flash

Hot Flash

The old adage says to feed a cold and starve a fever — advice medical experts don’t endorse. But it can be hard to know what to do when the mercury spikes. Learn how...

Scratching the Surface

Scratching the Surface

Whether you bite, tap, or polish them, your nails serve a purpose that goes beyond nervous habits and decorative flair. Nails protect the tips of fingers and toes, while helping you pick things up....

Budding Health

Budding Health

April showers may bring May flowers, but studies show that fragrant blossoms do more than freckle the landscape with vibrant charm. They can actually benefit your emotional and mental health. Take advantage of this...

Sound Check

Sound Check

Those openings on the side of your head do more than hold up your glasses; they capture every tone, clang, and whisper that ripples past your hair. So don’t give them the silent treatment....

Health in a Pot

Health in a Pot

Though it may be getting warmer, you don’t have to stow away that slow–cooker. Known for their convenience, crock pots serve up a full meal with barely the flick of a switch… provided you...

Mad About Salad

Mad About Salad

Whether they’re the leafy greens starter, the noodle dish at a potluck, or the potato favorite found at every barbeque, salads come in many different forms. Try these creative ways for tossing a nutritionally...

Defense Strategies

Defense Strategies

Natural disasters across the country or on the other side of the world may give you reason to think about your own susceptibility. Properly prepare for an emergency in the event Mother Nature’s wrath...

A look at omega fatty acids

A look at omega fatty acids

DEBATE ABOUT omega fatty acids has increased over the last decade. While separating fact from myth can be frustrating, let’s attempt to do just that. What are omega fatty acids? Contrary to popular belief,...

Spic and Span

Spic and Span

Tidying up removes physical as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual litter. With a place for everything and everything in its place, you can focus energy on hobbies, exercise, and rest — vital feathers...

Feminine Essentials

Feminine Essentials

What better time to share the gift of health with the women in your life. Or to stop and take inventory to address your own needs. Put a bow on these ideas for enhancing...

Beefy Beverages

Beefy Beverages

Liquid calories can sabotage weight loss efforts. Use today to say good–bye to unhealthy refreshments padding your frame: Scrap the frap. Blended java drinks often contain whole milk, spoonfuls of sugar, and dessert–like ingredients...

Mental Health Month – May

Mental Health Month – May

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA has been observing May as Mental Health Month since 1949. Their platform for 2012 is a call to action to recognize and care for mental illness. “Do More for 1 in...

Protect Yourself from Lyme disease

Protect Yourself from Lyme disease

THE DEER TICK that carries the spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete) that causes Lyme disease is as big as the head of a pin. But don’t let the size fool you. These spirochetes can cause plenty...

A closer look at Arthritis

A closer look at Arthritis

Arthritis defies stereotypes. That’s because arthritis is not a singular, specific disease: There are more than 150 different types of arthritis in existence, affecting more than 50 million Americans and counting. Cases are expected...