Monthly Archive: July 2012

Accidental Exercise

Accidental Exercise

Summer temperatures become an excuse to lounge by the pool, but fun in the sun also can include swimming games, outdoor treks, and beach–centered sports. Check out some of these recreation favorites for getting...

Smart Seasoning

Smart Seasoning

Looking for some creative ways to spruce up those grill–outs without packing on the pounds? Enjoy these nutritious ideas for adding a little zest to your meat: Before throwing your patties onto the grill,...

Hairy Situation

Hairy Situation

While follicle flaws like graying or baldness simply slide down the family tree, others derive from external factors. In fact, your locks don’t just accentuate your look; they often reveal your health. But whether...

Seated Nation

Seated Nation

Today’s lifestyles promote sedentary behavior. Between driving to and from work, typing at our desks, communicating electronically, and even ordering take–out for dinner, few daily responsibilities can’t be accomplished from a seated position. But...

Control Factors

Control Factors

Everyone struggles with discipline, whether it’s saying no to seconds or hitting the gym instead of crashing on the couch. But without self–discipline you can’t be truly free to live. While that may sound...

Berry Benefits

Berry Benefits

While blueberries are plump in cancer–fighting antioxidants, new research is shedding light on a host of other nutrition advantages. It appears blueberries may reduce the effects of intestinal disorders, help trim belly fat, aid...

More Reasons to Eat Fruits

More Reasons to Eat Fruits

 When we talk about getting “rusty” at certain tasks, we may not be far off. Oxidation is the process that causes metal to rust and it can also damage our brain cells. This type...

Picnic Spoilers

Picnic Spoilers

Whether it’s a day at the beach, backyard barbeque, or picnic under the stars, summer is a time for eating outdoors. Unfortunately, food–borne illness thrives in perishables exposed to hot weather, while dining in...

Mission Accomplished

Mission Accomplished

This month marks the anniversary of the first moon landing. But the journey started many years before — when President John F. Kennedy declared the goal in 1961. Use today to chart a course...

Footloose

Footloose

Trotting barefoot across the sand and to the pool can be rough on those pads. Be kind to your feet with these tips for protecting them from the summer elements: Slip on sandals. Wear...

Push Pause

Push Pause

Are you overdoing it? While summer is the time to regroup and rejuvenate, often it’s the vacations and activities meant to recharge your battery that actually drain it. Find ways to insert daily and...

Grilled Goat Cheese and Pesto Pizza

Grilled Goat Cheese and Pesto Pizza

Ingredients For Pesto 3 cups lightly packed basil leaves 2 tsp minced garlic 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium/high until toasty) 1/3 cup olive oil juice...

Personal Advocacy

Personal Advocacy

In light of recent healthcare legislation, many people wonder who will have their back. But when it comes to your health, your strongest advocate is yourself. Take charge of your medical care to keep...

Barefoot Running

Barefoot Running

Q: What are the benefits of running barefoot as opposed to running in shoes? A: Barefoot running has been gaining popularity since Christopher McDougall’s book, “Born to Run,” was published in 2009. The book,...

33 Fixes For An Empty Stomach

33 Fixes For An Empty Stomach

When you’re trying to lose weight, a growling tummy is like a best man’s speech: the longer it lasts, the more dangerous it gets. But hormones, not your gut, are to blame for binges,...

Dangerous Whiff

Dangerous Whiff

Their fragrance and hue add ambiance, whether it’s a romantic touch, festive flair, or relaxing serenity. But while these decorative flames can stylize a room, scented candles do have drawbacks. Many emit harmful toxins...

Pucker Up

Pucker Up

Your increased exposure to elements like sun, saltwater, and chlorine can wreak havoc on your skin, especially the sensitive layer over your kisser. Soothe those cracked, chapped lips with these moisturizing ideas: Stay hydrated....

Juice It Up

Juice It Up

What better way to beat back the heat than with a refreshing summer beverage? Of course your selections are many, from calorie–free ice water to fat–packed ice–cream shakes to everything between. While H2O is...

Healing Beams

Healing Beams

For years, experts have warned against the dermatological consequences of sunbathing without adequate protection against cancer–causing rays. And while UVA radiation is the greatest culprit in malignant melanoma, studies now show that too little...

Simple Swaps

Simple Swaps

Planning this weekend’s family barbeque? Your shopping list may include traditional favorites such as burgers, chips, and creamy potato salad. But while these summer staples whet the appetite, they don’t do much for the...

One-Week Push

One-Week Push

Sometimes stubborn bulges don’t want to budge, whether it’s a little extra padding in the midsection or thickness in the face. Weight loss takes time and effort, and no fad diet is ever the...

Power Fruit

Power Fruit

The cornucopia of fruity snacks extends beyond the staple selections of watermelon and strawberries. Give some of these wallflowers a chance to dance on your platter of fresh produce: Kiwifruit: With more fiber than...

Holiday Safety

Holiday Safety

Fourth of July just doesn’t seem the same without the traditional dazzle of fireworks. But the sparkly pyrotechnics can be dangerous. If you’re planning to kick off this Independence Day with a bang, don’t...

Pertussis awareness

Pertussis awareness

PERTUSSIS IS A common disease in the United States, with frequent outbreaks and periodic epidemics every three to five years. It is also called whooping cough because of the “whooping” sound people often make...

Good health starts with teeth

Good health starts with teeth

BRUSHING YOUR TEETH and flossing on a regular basis is about so much more than just white teeth and fresh breath. Recent research suggests that poor oral health can significantly affect one’s overall health,...