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Tuesday, Aug 07th 2012
Five Healthy Lessons We Can Learn from Our Dogs
When my beloved 15-year-old Bichon, Chloe, recently died, I naturally grieved. But as time passes, instead of getting easier, in some ways, it's getting more difficult. Why? It's not just her physical presence that I miss; it's that deep and real emotional attachment and the continuous reminders of how to live life.
MORE: When a Pet Dies
Wednesday, Aug 01st 2012
How Much Water Do We Really Need to Drink?
It's summertime and that little voice in your head is telling you:
It's hot out-I need to drink a LOT!
By the time I'm thirsty, it's too late and I'm already dehydrated!
I need to get my eight glasses today!
Coffee and tea are diuretics and don't count toward my liquid consumption!
Confusing? Sure is. Conventional wisdom vs. truth is sometimes a tough thing to conquer.
Wednesday, Jul 25th 2012
Should You Exercise Outdoors in the Summer?
Exercise combined with hotter air temperatures increase your core body temperature. Working out in hot weather can stress your body in many ways. Stay safe with these tips.
Wednesday, Jul 11th 2012
How We Automatically Lose Fat - Where We Don't Want To
So many of us are trying to lose fat. The good news? With the proper diet and exercise it's possible to get rid of unwanted fat. The bad news? We lose some fat without even trying ... whether we like it or not.
Wait-I said bad news. What's so bad about losing fat without even trying?
The cruel irony is this: We lose it in a place that we need it - our feet - and age accelerates its departure.
Our Bodies—Ourselves: Can't We Just Get Along?Tuesday, Jun 19th 2012
What's the Germiest Hotel Room Spot?
With summertime usually comes vacation time. And with that comes time spent in hotels (unless you're lucky enough to have willing hosts with big homes and hearts).
I just got finished reading about new findings from researchers at the University of Houston on the most contaminated surfaces in hotel rooms, and all I can say is…eww.
Tuesday, Jun 12th 2012
Your Teeth: New and Improved
Whenever I go to the dentist and he tells me to open wide, I ask him the same question: "Do you see it?"
"See what?" he counters.
"The Porsche."
A few seconds pass before he remembers my line from the last time and slowly nods, smiling in a way that hints at a combination of compassion and smugness (my loss is his gain, after all).
Tuesday, Jun 05th 2012
The Grocery Store Challenge
Picture this: You have just $10 to spend on dinner for a family of four.
Sound tough? It was—at least for me. But it was a way to learn some valuable lessons.
Wednesday, May 30th 2012
5 Weight Loss Updates You Might Have Missed
It's tough to keep up with the latest health news, much less the latest news in general. Granted, it's not always exciting or uplifting to read or listen to the news … especially if you're like me and take it all to heart (after all, do we ever actually hear good news?). But it is nice to be in the loop.
Wednesday, May 23rd 2012
Startling Facts on the Dangers of Being Overweight
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