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Pleasin’ Yogurt Breakfast Parfait 8/17/08
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup crunchy low-fat cereal or granola, divided
1/2 cup fresh fruit, sliced (such as strawberries, blueberries, pineapple)Preparation:
1. To assemble parfait, begin with yogurt in the bottom of a bowl or tall glass.
2. Add 2 tablespoons cereal and 1/4 cup fruit. Repeat.
3. Top …Eating Dairy as Child Builds Teen Bones 8/16/08
Children who drink milk and consume other dairy products are likely to have stronger bones in adolescence, according to a new study, published on MedicineNet.com. For even stronger bones, kids should also be getting plenty of meat or other proteins.
The study, published in the Journal of Pediatrics, shows that children who on average consume …
The Olympic Diet of Michael Phelps 8/15/08
His body may resemble the trim, athletic figure of Michelangelo’s statue of David, but the diet of Michael Phelps sure doesn’t sound like the stuff of champions, according to MedicineNet.com.
The U.S. Olympic swimmer told ESPN that he eats roughly 8,000-10,000 calories a day, including “lots of pizza and pasta.” In addition to stuffing down …
Something In Your Eye? 8/14/08
Getting something in your eye can be irritating enough, but you do more damage to your eye while trying to get it out.
To get dust, an eyelash, or other small particle out of your eye without injuring yourself, follow these suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
Wash your hands thoroughly, and examine your eye …
“Kettlebell Crazy–Make a Light Weight Heavy and a Heavy Weight Light” 8/13/08
“The heaviest weight that you can lift is the weight you cannot lift.”–(Pavel, quoting someone else)
In a park somewhere in Moscow, not many years ago, a pudgy teenager happened upon an abandoned 53-pound kettlebell (loose kettlebells seem as common to Russia as stray dogs). Elated with his new find, he tried to lift it to …
Cities Ranked by Dirty Restaurants 8/11/08
Is your city a haven for restaurant health hazards?
A consumer group has ranked 20 U.S. cities for restaurant health. Austin, Texas, and Boston rank worst, while Tucson, Ariz., and San Francisco rank best.
But it’s not at all clear whether diners are dirtiest in Austin and Boston, or whether these towns simply have the toughest inspectors …
Older Runners Appear Less Likely to Become Disabled, May Survive Longer 8/10/08
Running throughout middle and older ages may be associated with reduced disability in later life as well as a survival advantage, according to a report in the August 11/25 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archivesjournals.
“Age-adjusted death rates have reached record lows and life expectancy has …
How Stores Get You to Buy, Revealed 8/9/08
Maybe you think you’re in control as you wheel around the grocery aisles. But you’re not. Food manufacturers have studied the best way to part you from your cash, according the Health.com. Here’s what they don’t want you to know.
There’s a method to the madness
The sale cookies aren’t next to the expensive coffee by …How to get better results in less time at the gym 8/8/08
As an experienced strength trainer, one of the biggest mistakes I see new members make is working out for too long, too often. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s two-hour, twice-daily workouts back in the 1970s are the stuff of legend, but times have changed.
Schwarzenegger was a pioneer, but he was also a genetic freak – what worked for …The Five Mistakes Pain Patients Make 8/7/08
Top five pain patient no-no’s
Arriving unprepared: Cooper recommends writing down questions in order of priority, keeping a pain diary and having medication refill needs on hand.
Failing to keep track of their long-term treatment: Patients should keep their own medical file at home with copies of lab reports and doctors’ notes. These should be updated and …
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