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A Delicious, Summer Greek Pasta Salad

Jill McCoy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:14:32 +0000

Is everyone bathing suit ready for Summer? I know it is very hard to get in the best shape possible, but a lot of our appearance has to do with what we eat. It is extremely important to be aware of what we put into our bodies. However, we can't eat celery and cardboard-tasting granola every day; we still want something delicious. So, I have an amazing Summer Greek Pasta Salad I think you and your taste buds will love.

Be Careful — The Soap You Use to Clean Your Child May Lead to a Positive Marijuana Test

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:08:38 +0000

Most people are aware by now that there are some everyday health and hygiene products on the market that can cause a positive result on a drug screen in adults — but in newborns? It looks that way — a new study suggests that more newborns might be testing positive for marijuana because of the [...]

It's True — We Really Are More Stressed Out Now Than We Were 25 Years Ago

Shauna Wright — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:48:24 +0000

In the first-ever historical comparison of stress levels across the US, researchers have now determined what many of us have suspected: adults are a lot more stressed out now than they were just 25 years ago.

LeAnn Rimes Recovering After Having 'Minor Surgery'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:30:54 +0000

LeAnn Rimes beat rumor mills before they could start last week, as she revealed through her Twitter page that she had some “minor surgery” done to what seems to be her mouth area. “K, coming clean,” Rimes tweeted Saturday morning (Feb. 4). “I had minor surgery this week and I’ve been in SO much pain [...]

Sushi, Pizza, or Huevos Rancheros for Breakfast?

Jill McCoy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:46:37 +0000

Eggs, bacon, cereal, and fruit are out. Sushi, cold pizza, and chicken quesadillas are in. In a recent study, nutritionist Laurel House found that foods with lots of protein and carbs such as sushi and burritos, are better in the morning than in the evening. It is important to start your day by eating the [...]

Gallup: Most Americans Were Uninsured in 2011

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:59 +0000

A recently released Gallup survey shows more American adults didn’t have health insurance coverage in 2011 than in any other year since Gallup and Healthways began to track this information in 2008. Researchers asked 1,000 American adults about their health care coverage on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. The overall findings were troubling. The [...]

Miranda's Tips for Keeping in Shape

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:05:00 +0000

Lambert fans looking to get healthy and tone their bodies should take heed of the singer’s suggestions, since they are fun, functional and also make you feel like you know her a little bit better.

Wade Hayes Fighting Colon Cancer

Billy Dukes — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:10:54 +0000

Country singer Wade Hayes is recovering from surgery to treat cancer. Roughstock reported the news via Twitter earlier on Friday afternoon, saying that he was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. The singer was a hitmaker in the late ’90s and scored five Top 5 hits, including ‘Old Enough to Know Better,’ which went to No. 1.

'Why Do We Shiver?' and Other Mysterious Winter Health Questions Answered — Health Check

Kathy Landin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:48:19 +0000

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in one of those beautiful, warm places, where the weather never changes, you are now settling in for a season of gloves, static, chapped lips and chills to the bone. But what do we really know about how our bodies react to winter?

Vermont Named Healthiest State, Where Does Louisiana Rank?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:29:42 +0000

If you live in Vermont, congratulations — for the fifth year in a row, your state has been named as the healthiest in the country.

The United Health Foundation’s 2011 America’s Health Rankings, released Monday, also put New Hampshire, Connecticut, Hawaii and Massachusetts in the top five.

Careful How You Smell, You May Be Sending the Wrong Message — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:15:02 +0000

Hygiene isn’t the only thing you have to worry about when it comes to how you smell. Your unique odors may be giving away what your personality is like, too. Researchers at the University of Wroclaw, Poland conducted a study in which 30 men and 30 women were given personality tests and asked to forego [...]

Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:33:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

Can Thanksgiving Actually Improve Your Self-Esteem? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:43:58 +0000

For many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and enjoying time-tested recipes — Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, your brother’s homemade cranberry sauce, or Grandma’s pumpkin pie.

While the food itself may be wonderful, there’s a psychological component to eating the same things every year that benefits the human mind.

When Is Your Best Time For Bedtime?

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:20:23 +0000

Sleep, along with water are the two things we as Americans are needing the most of. How many times have you said to a friend, "if I could just take a nap", only to have them nod their heads in total agreement. Why are we sleep deprived? It could be we don't know when we need to go to bed. Well we have your bedtime answer right here.

Who Lives In A Pineapple Under The Sea?

Luke — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:19:16 +0000

Any kid will immediately scream “Spongebob Squarepants!” According to this article on AZcentral.com Spongebob Squarepants could be detrimental to your child’s attention span! That’s right folks! Watching Spongebob (or any other fast paced cartoon) knocks a kids attention span right…… wait where was I?….. OH yeah! Sorry I was watching a cartoon! A kid who watches [...]

Best Part Of Waking Up – 4 Steps To Being A Morning Person

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:42:47 +0000

Within 5 minutes of meeting me and finding out what I do for a living, there is always one question I can count on being asked by my new acquaintance. What time do you have to get up every morning? My answer usually shocks most people who can not comprehend why any sane individual would want to be awake and sober at that time of day. Is it really that tough to be a person who enjoys being awake early in the day? I think not, in fact I have four really good suggestions that you might use to get your day started earlier and with less of an attitude.

Save Money By Refilling Your Water Bottles with Virgin America's 'Hydration Stations'

Shauna Wright — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:54:48 +0000

Now we have just one more reason to love Richard Branson. The environmentalist and founder of Virgin America airlines has installed “hydration stations” at San Francisco International Airport. Assuming you’re lucky enough to be a passenger boarding through SFO’s “green” terminal, you can now bypass the overpriced water at the gift shops and fill up [...]

US Government Mandates Fast Food Nutrition Labeling

Brad Vincent — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:30:36 +0000

In an effort to help people make more informed choices when eating away from home, the federal government is introducing mandatory nutrition labeling for fast food menus and vending machines.

Items sold at movie theaters are exempt, which is odd given what calorie bombs those snacks can be.

The problem is that few Americans pay much attention to the nutrition labeling on even the packaged foods brought into their homes.

Don't Be Fooled By These Foods

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:22:46 +0000

Sea salt, energy drinks, low fat… you gotta be careful not to be sucked in to the “pitch” of the food manufacturers! The more you know, the better you do. One thing I have learned is to shop around the OUTSIDE perimeter of the store. That’s where the good-for-you stuff is. Bring your kids with [...]

Is Your Shampoo Making You Fat

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:29:34 +0000

On first glance you might think, Bruce Mikells has lost his freaking mind, you might be right, but this story is based on the latest scientific findings. Did you ever consider that what you put on your body could have as much of an effect on your health as what you put in your body? That fancy shampoo you are using could be causing you to gain weight.