January 31, 2012 It's not very often where I find something that I am so excited about that I actually feel the need to share it. However Merino wool is one of those things. I've heard about it before, but until I was finally given a pair of SmartWool socks for Christmas, I never truly believed.
January 31, 2012 Celebrate National Wear Red Day! The number one killer of women is heart disease. You can join our mission to ensure that the education and research continues to save lives.
Make a difference, wear red this Friday, February 3. Get your companies employees involved and do together!!! You can get your company recognized at the annual luncheon on March 7.
We all go through phases of having favorite foods, but for one 17-year-old British girl, it’s gotten a bit out of hand — the teen has eaten almost nothing but McDonald’s chicken nuggets and french fries for the past 15 years.
Soon you’ll likely turn to your smart phone for medical tests instead of the hospital. Scientist in Korea are in the process of developing an app to do medical tests.
January 24, 2012 This video can be life changing. So many of us are so busy that we say, " I don't have time to work out." Yes you do. You're being lazy.
One of the best motivational tools I use now on days when I don't want to work out is the theory of this video. A doctor asks you, "Can you limit your inactivity in a 24 hour period, to 23 1/2 hours?"
January 20, 2012 I've really been doing a good job for the most part eating healthier in the last 6 months. I've lowered my blood pressure by eating more vegetables and fruit (not canned), I've been exercising 4-5 times a week, and avoiding fast food as much as I can
January 19, 2012 Having trouble staying healthy for long? Perhaps one of these four behaviors are to blame:
January 19, 2012 Taste of Home has a great way to get the kids to eat their carrots, make them FRIES!!! But, that's just their shape. They are healthy because they are roasted in Olive Oil. I sprinkled a little cinnamon and sugar on as I pulled them hot out of the oven. Super easy and unique way to serve carrots!
Is there a part of your body you’d like to have rendered bigger or smaller or smoother by way of plastic surgery? According to a new survey, about a quarter of Americans are open to the idea of a bit of nip and tuck.
Anybody who’s walked and worn headphones at the same time knows that listening to tunes reduces your awarness of what is going on around you.
January 18, 2012 Being a Go Red For Women Challenger has me doing more than quitting smoking and eating healthy. I am also going to a gym on a regular basis and working out. I have sore muscles in places I didn't even KNOW I had muscles!!! But that's exciting...it's making a difference in my body!!! If you are considering a gym experience, according to Liz Noelcke at Sparkpeople.com, you should consider a few things before you make the choice.
January 13, 2012 Personally, I love the flavor of peanut butter and I am blessed not to have peanut allergies in my family. But, I do have a young friend in Cloquet named Sydney, who has food allergies, so I immediately passed this info, about Multi-grain Peanut Butter Flavored Cheerios, to her mom, Jennifer.
The fear is cross-contact while processing. General Mills say they have confidence in no cross-contamination. Still, if you have anyone close to you, or you yourself suffer with food allergies, this is important for you to know.
