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Resolving to Break an Addictive Habit? 1/2/09
No matter the addiction — drugs, gambling, shopping, smoking, alcohol or more — people who want to kick their habit in the new year might find help in a new Harvard University publication, according to MedicineNet.com.
“Overcoming Addiction: Paths toward recovery” offers guidance for breaking unwanted addictive habits. The advice applies universally, because what all …
Fitness for less: 4 low-cost ways to shape up 12/30/08
Want to work out but think you can’t afford it? Think again. Consider these low-cost alternatives to a pricey gym membership.
If the only thing keeping you from starting a fitness program is the cost of a gym membership, here’s good news. You don’t need to join a gym to take exercise seriously. Plenty of low-cost …
Simple fitness tips for snowy weather 12/29/08
C’mon. Let’s be honest here. That big pile of snow in the front yard is awfully inviting, isn’t it? You know you want to jump in it just like when you were a kid. There’s a lot of fun (and calorie burning) to be had in the fluffy white stuff. …
Try this: Snowboarding is a great workout and fun! 12/29/08
It looked easy enough. I figured I had the balance and the agility to handle it. And besides, if I fell I had three layers of clothing and fluffy snow to protect me from injury.
I have successfully skied before, multiple times, and as an athletic individual, I pick up quickly on …
How to stay positive during stressful times 12/29/08
In today’s world with the stock market plummeting, and more people losing their homes and jobs, it is hard to find the positive.
You can use the following tools to change your perspective on the events in your life so you can be positive.
Stop focusing on the negative. People who go around talking and …
New Food Pyramid Is Aimed at Kids 12/23/08
A new federal government food pyramid for preschoolers may help parents deal with picky eating problems, especially as youngsters are introduced to new kinds of foods during Christmas meals.
The MyPyramid for Preschoolers interactive Web site (MyPyramid.gov) offers individualized nutrition guidance to meet the needs of children aged 2 to 5, according to the U.S. …
“20/20: More than Just a Vision Thing” 12/22/08
Earlier this month I underwent emergency surgery to re-attach the retina in my left eye. Opthalmic surgeons had to laser the small tears that had formed in the back of my eye and inject a gas bubble into the eye to hold the retina in place. Post-operative therapy involved my spending 45-55 minutes out of …
Lifestyle Changes to Manage Your Heartburn 12/20/08
GERD occurs when muscles of the lower esophagus do not function properly. This causes food and acids from the stomach to leak back — or reflux — into the esophagus. GERD and its most frequent symptom of heartburn can be aggravated by foods, certain medications, and other factors. Here are some suggestions to improve …
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies 12/19/08
Cook Time
Ten MinutesLevel
IntermediateYield
18 cookies (1 cookie is 1 serving)Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (recommended: …The Truth About 6 Holiday Health Myths 12/18/08
With the winter holidays gearing up, a duo of doctors is crying “Bah, humbug!” over some seasonal health myths, according to MedicineNet.com.
From poisonous poinsettias to heady heat loss, no holiday health myth is safe. Here are the facts, according to Rachel Vreeman, MD, and Aaron Carroll, MD, who are assistant professors of pediatrics at Indiana …
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