Fitness & Nutrition
Enjoy these tips on eating healthy.. eating right.. eating to live, not living to eat.. we can also enjoy our favorites, but in moderation… Eat Healthy! Food, Nutrition and Health Tips from the American Dietetic Association 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits, Vegetables, Whole Grains and Dairy To get the most nutrition out of your […]
VIA: Health.Com By: Amanda MacMillan Belkin DualFit Armband ($24.99) wraps around your arm to give you easy access to the controls on your iPod while you’re pounding the pavement. Belkin will donate $2.50 for each armband sold to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. New Balance 2009 Lace Up for the Cure collection. The 41-piece […]
How well can a family of four eat on just $68.88 a week? For more than 38 million Americans, it’s more than a matter of conjecture. With job growth and the economy still only sputtering along, a record number of Americans have turned to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the formal name for federal food […]
It’s possible that sometimes, all you need is a little pushing. Life can be strenuous and unpredictable at times, but in order to truly appreciate what the outside world has to offer, you have to give yourself a mental boost. Maybe you’re overtired and everything seems worse than it is. Perhaps you know what you […]
Top Ten Foot Health Tips Diseases, disorders and disabilities of the foot or ankle affect the quality of life and mobility of millions of Americans. However, the general public and even many physicians are unaware of the important relationship between foot health and overall health and well-being. With this in mind, the American Podiatric Medical […]
You get in the car. But wait – you’ve forgotten something. So you go back into the house only to stand there and wonder, What did I want? If this sounds familiar, there’s good news: Your brain is incredibly adaptable, even improving with age if you treat your mental muscles right. Here are 10 […]
Hungry children looking for a free meal this summer may not be able to find one. States and cities have cut funding for summer meal programs as need has skyrocketed, according to a new report from an anti-hunger group that tracked the program in 2009. Budget woes that have left many families hungry are also […]
Scientists say being fat can be bad for the bedroom, especially if you’re a woman.
Via: NIM.NIH.Gov If you frequent your local grocer, you may have encountered this dilemma while in the produce section–whether or not to buy organic. New research has found that there is no strong evidence that organic products have nutritional health benefits. The few studies that were conducted were short term and showed to have limitations. […]
Via: WebMD.Com As women age, the threat of gaining weight increases. There seems to be a solution to this problem. A new study shows women who are at a healthy weight already and get an hour of moderate activity every day can avoid gaining any unwanted pounds. A lot of research has been done to […]
MSNBC.com 11 home remedies to beat bad breath Beat the smelly bacteria in your mouth with these easy tips Prevention updated 8:26 a.m. ET, Tues., May 18, 2010 Let’s face it, bad breath is embarrassing. The good news is that for the most part—with proper dental care—bad breath, also called halitosis, can be avoided. Maintaining […]
5 Foods that Boost Your Mood SELF.com By Lucy Danziger, SELF Editor-in-Chief – Posted on Fri, May 14, 2010, 5:04 am PDT As anyone who has sought solace in a pint of Häagen-Dazs knows, food can be a source of comfort and pleasure as well as nutrients. While overdoing it on ice cream and candy […]