womenTALK: Wellness in Practice

Monday, May 20th 2013

Olympic Medalist Faces New Opponent: Spring Allergies

by Misty May-Treanor

It's been a crazy year! After winning my third consecutive gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, I decided to retire from the international beach volleyball circuit so I could focus on spending time with my husband and family, finishing my master's degree and helping to influence the next generation of beach volleyball players.

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Monday, May 13th 2013

Don't Let Food Allergies Keep You Away From Summer Cookouts

authored by Marcia Mangum Cronin

In many parts of the country, the weather is finally getting warmer, and we're thinking about barbecues, picnics and eating outdoors. That makes it a good time for some safety reminders.

All of us need to be aware of the basics of food safety: not eating foods that sit out in the heat for too long or are stored or handled improperly. Click here to learn more about outdoor food safety.

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Tuesday, May 07th 2013

6 Belly-Flattening Food Tips

Because crunches alone won't "cut" it!

by Kim Kash

The weather is warming, and if you're like me, you're probably hauling out your bathing suits, shorts and sundresses and cringing at the notion of wearing this stuff in public. (Did I really wear these last year?)

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