Archive for August, 2009
5 Simple Summer Pie Recipes
Friday, August 14th, 2009It’s summer and that means it’s time for a good pie. Or two. Or five. These summer pies are all about 300 calories a serving, courtesy of health.com, so you won’t have to feel bad about enjoying every bite. So go have a look. Get the recipes and enjoy a delicious treat. The list alone [...]
Energy Drinks To Hit Fast-Food Chains
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Fast-food customers will soon have a new drink option on the menu, energy drinks. Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s recently announced that they’re teaming up with Monster Energy to sell the wham-bam over-caffeinated beverages in 3,000 U.S. stores. Their target customers are of course teenagers. I personally think it’s a bad move and that these drinks [...]
Aspirin May Help Colon Cancer Patients
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009A preliminary study suggests that aspirin could be a weapon against colorectal cancer. The study isn’t definitive just yet, but if the results hold up, it could be “revolutionary”. Aspirin appears to affect the growth of one type of colorectal cancer that overproduces the COX-2 enzyme, which promotes inflammation and tumor growth. The study followed [...]
Not Enough Sleep May Raise Diabetes Risk
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009If you don’t get enough sleep on a recurring basis, and have a sedentary lifestyle and overeating, it may fuel the development of diabetes, according to the results of a new study. “Our findings suggest that combining the unhealthy aspects of the Westernized lifestyle with insufficient sleep may add to the risk of overweight and [...]
Aloe, Your Friendly Nurse Plant
Monday, August 10th, 2009You’re probably familiar with Aloe, the spiky, cactus-like houseplant whose leaves contain a clear gel that’s used in countless personal care products and cosmetics. It’s one of the best plants you can have around. In fact it’s like having your own personal nurse on duty. I can’t tell you how many times I have had [...]
