Sometimes I like to look back… This is one of my very first posts, I wrote it back in 2007. I’m so happy I stumbled upon it this evening, it very much reflects how I am feeling as I walk…
Why are processed foods so bad for us? — by Catherine Morgan (cross-posted BlogHer) So, we know processed foods are bad for us, but do you know why? And, just how bad are they? For One, phosphates. There are…
Over the last few days, I’ve been noticing a lot more public service announcements about the dangers of smoking (some of them are so graphic I could barely watch). I’m not a smoker, but I can’t imagine a smoker not…
Understanding The Latest Research About Hormone Replacement Therapy For years there have been suspicions and studies linking Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to breast cancer, but new research is now definitively linking HRT to an increase in breast cancer death rates.
A few weeks ago my daughter and I were at the mall doing some back-to-school shopping and walked by a kiosk selling what looked like cigarettes. We both thought it was odd, but we assumed it must be some type…
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Another study finds belly bulge contributes to four serious medical conditions that can ultimately lead to death. It seems women should have a waist circumference no greater than 35 inches, otherwise they are at a greater risk for heart disease,…
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Would you take a pill that promised to make you smarter? That could help you do better on tests? Give you the energy to be more productive? Make you feel more alert? It is possible, but not without risks. What…
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Last week, we heard that Gwyneth Paltrow was diagnosed with osteopenia (a precursor to osteoporosis). Osteopenia is the term used for bone density that falls somewhere between less than normal and osteoporosis. People with osteopenia have a greater chance of…
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Is it possible to get a good workout in your swimming pool? Yes. Swimming and exercising in a pool is not only beneficial for your body, but it’s fun too. And when it’s too hot for your regular exercise routine,…
This week the Choose You Blog is focusing on the topic of relieving stress and finding peace. My contribution to this cause comes from several different posts I’ve done over the past few years. These are posts I’ve done on…