Something’s Fishy … In a Good Way
Author: Taniesha Robinson Date: 09-02-2010
For women, the benefit of a fish filet may go beyond the protein, mental health and the delicious taste. A recent study by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle links consumption of fish oil supplements with a decreased ... |
Just Say No to the Suds
Author: Anna Sachse Date: 07-09-2010
From the kitchen to the laundry room to the shower, most Americans tend to have a heavy hand with the cleansers. But not only is using excess detergent or shampoo like pouring both limited resources and your hard-earned money down the drain, when it co... |
Saving the World, One Drop at a Time
Author: Anna Sachse Date: 07-02-2010
Although water is in a perpetual state of shifting between solid, liquid and gas, the total amount on Earth remains relatively constant. However, only 2.5 percent of this H2O is fresh, and less than one percent is accessible for human consumption as su... |
Zumba Away
Author: Jody Robbins Date: 06-14-2010
Still not ready for ballroom dance classes, or investing heavily in a rigorous course of tango classes? Then dip a toe in the dance pool with Zumba, a popular form of aerobic training that mixes high-energy, mostly Latin music and dance moves into a fi... |
It’s Getting Hot in Here
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 05-24-2010
Intense sun. Temperatures and humidity in the 90’s: that’s what you expect in the summer. Some even appreciate it.
“I like hot,” says Georges C. Benjamin, MD. But heat can dangerous to your health, especially when you’r... |
Kid & Play
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 04-26-2010
Parents who don’t engage in physical activities with their young children could be shortchanging their children on more than family fun.
“In the first five or six years of life children learn basic motor skills – running, hopping, ... |
Inexpensive and Gourmet Piled High On Two Slices of Bread
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 04-19-2010
A sandwich used to be what you ate if you didn’t have time to prepare a real meal. It didn’t get much respect.
No longer.
Thanks to adventurous recipe developers and chefs, this multi-tasking marvel is seen on the best food magazine c... |
Bad Bread or Good Croutons?
Author: Bev Bennett Date: 04-05-2010
When it comes to bread, stale is a virtue.
Keep a loaf for a day or two and it loses its resilience. When you take a bite the bread doesn’t snap back at you. It’s firm and sturdy.
The lunchtime ham-and-cheese holder is transformed int... |
The End of the Affair
Author: Dawn Klingensmith Date: 03-29-2010
The extramarital affairs of politicians and world-class athletes thrust them in the spotlight. But what many repentant adulterers who are not famous don’t realize is that to save the marriage, they also must give up privacy, albeit to an audience... |
On Pins and Needles
Author: Danielle Robinson Date: 03-08-2010
While having a mass of needles inserted into the skin might sound painful, it may actually be quite the opposite. As alternative medicine continues to grow in acceptance among Americans, many suffering from chronic pain are finding a new form of relief... |
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