With all this
H1N1 talk, it's hard not to get paranoid about
germs. But knowing where the enemy's set up camp is actually a
good thing, because you'll just be more aware, right? So.
I'm not trying to freak you out, but I just discovered six
horrifically germy things that we touch daily. Some of them will
surprise you.
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When it comes to minor
ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to
take medications. I’d rather use a kitchen-based remedy to soothe
my symptoms. And I’m not the only one. A recent survey reported
that worries about the economy are driving more people to
alternative remedies as they look for ways to save money on
expensive doctor visits and prescription medicines. But do they
work? Here’s the truth about home remedies for 5 common
ailments...
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Riddle this: Two-thirds
of shoppers read nutritional labels, but fewer than half understand
them. Experts say the first step to making sense of it all is to
spend no more than 30 seconds scanning a label. Every Day with
Rachael Ray magazine zeroes in on the six things that matter
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The ultimate restaurant tip -
"eat half and get the rest to go!" - is sometimes easier
said than done. But, try this trick to get kicked out of the Clean
Plate Club for good! Comments rss Trackback
By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com
"When you try something new, you have little to lose and much to gain."
Of course success is never guaranteed, but that does not mean you should not try. Take…
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Getting up at the crack of
dawn sucks. We know, and experts know — which is why they've
been studying sleep patterns to find out why it sucks so much.
Turns out, being an early riser isn't a matter of just setting
the alarm; it requires a strategic plan to reset your body's
clock by… Comments rss Trackback
Anyone who has eaten her way through a bad day knows the tricky relationship between food and emotions. Instead, try these tools (instead of a fork) to attack emotional angst. In the time it takes to forage for your favorite quick-fix food, you can take steps to break the cycle, beat stress,…
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by Dr. Holly
Andersen This Sunday is the 40th running of the New York
City Marathon — and our renowned cardiologist reflects on
its history, the significance of female runners and how your body
reacts before,… Comments rss Trackback
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Health
care reform debates. Wars.
Pandemics and vaccines. Breakthroughs in
disease research. These stories blare from our
televisions, radios, and computer screens every single day. Comments rss TrackbackGetting up at the crack of
dawn sucks. We know, and experts know — which is why they've
been studying sleep patterns to find out why it sucks so much.
Turns out, being an early riser isn't a matter of just setting
the alarm; it requires a strategic plan to reset your body's
clock by… Comments rss Trackback
It happens to all of us.
You’re walking down a hallway and your shirt gets snagged on a
doorknob. You are stopped dead in your tracks but worse, your shirt
is torn. You turn around, untangle yourself, and move on, a little
more vigilant of protrusions in your path. Worrying works in
much the… Comments rss Trackback
Checkout these 5 Bad Fads Not to Follow (plus 5 Good Fad-Free Tips to Try Instead)
By Laurel House
Open any tabloid and you’re sure to find…
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By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com
“Making personal changes takes courage, planning, persistence and will.”
Questions like “What do I want to accomplish?” and “What will make me happiest?” are…
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I’m not a big believer in
counting calories. I do
think that it is important to be MINDFUL of how you eat, but
counting calories makes anyone trying to be… Comments rss Trackback
Our OB/GYN tells us if we have something to worry about.
ABC News ran a story this week about women who experienced…
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You know how
people say that being held accountable (to others, not just
yourself, that is) actually helps weight loss? When you have to
show up for a previously scheduled training appointment, you are
way more apt to workout than if you just “try” to get to the gym
every night. And when you… Comments rss Trackback
Thought you were doing your
body a favor by eating these "healthy" items? Our tips
will help you steer clear of the snack traps that just add calories
and instead give you healthy substitutes.
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The good news: It's going to be a
record breaking Halloween! The bad news: The record in question is
the amount we're all spending on candy.... Comments rss Trackback
By Carmen Staicer -
Chief Mom at DietsInReview.com So you made plans to workout.
You did all the prep work: packed gym clothes, grabbed a water
bottle and a healthy snack, cleared your schedule, and then, boom!
Something happens and your carefully constructed plans vanish in
smoke. What’s… Comments rss Trackback
By Meryl Davids Landau Sharon
Sakson was walking into her kitchen to make a sandwich one February
afternoon when a sudden burst of what felt like indigestion made
her change her mind. She went to bed, hoping the pain would pass
quickly. Instead, Sakson, then 51, lay there for hours, listening
to her… Comments rss Trackback
By Jane Powell - www.MeditationsForWomen.com
"Work is a reward, not a punishment."
If you enjoy your work, you also enjoy what comes with it, such as peace of mind, enjoyment and fulfillment. If you don’t…
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A
simple yoga sequence designed by Yogaworks instructor, Kathryn
Budig, to open and relieve the chest and shoulders. Also aids in
wrist and forearm relief from too much time at a computer or
hunched over the wheel. Great for everyday, to greet your
morning, to warm up before… Comments rss Trackback
When feeling low, a lot of us get the urge to give ourselves a treat (I usually pick something candy-ish). But does giving yourself a treat actually boost your happiness?
It depends on what you choose. Treating yourself to a long walk in the park, say, is a good idea – but the things we…
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