Food & Drink
FinanceThe Best Energy Bars
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010We all know that Snickers satisfies you, or so they say, but it might not be the best choice. Many people prefer energy bars. But which bars taste great and still give you a boost? Well, recently Health.com put four standout energy bars to the test.
Hit the link to see how they did. Know [...]
4 Ways to Eat Smart at the Drive-Thru
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Sure you would rather not eat fast food on your diet, but sometimes it’s the only option. So if you are going to do it, you may as well do it right. Fast food may be evil, but at least they try. McDonald’s sliced apples or Burger King’s veggie burgers are at least better than [...]
20 fast soups
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Today, we are all in a hurry, but even so you need to eat something good. And at this time of year soup definitely hits the spot. So hit the link below and check out 20 fast soups that you can make that will have your stomach pleased.
All of the soups at the link below [...]
Too much TV could kill you
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010With what passes for entertainment these days, TV can make you feel brain dead. But according to a new study, it might also take years off your life. Apparently the more time you spend watching TV, the greater your risk of dying at an earlier age, especially from heart disease.
Obviously it isn’t from the programs [...]
Fat May Help Build Bone Mass in Girls
Friday, January 8th, 2010Looks like fat mass plays an important role in building bone mass in teenage girls and having too little may increase their risk of osteoporosis later in life, according to new research.
Researchers measured cortical bone mass (the hard outer layer of bone) in 4,005 girls and boys, mean age 15.5 years. The results showed that [...]
4 Best Foods For Runners
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009If you are a runner, you want to keep full, but not pack on the pounds. Keep it all healthy as you run the miles. Here are four great foods specifically for runners, but all of us can enjoy them.
Almonds are high in the antioxidant vitamin E and help prevent achy muscles. Their protein and [...]
Health coverage mandate: Many just say no
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009If Congress passes a law that requires Americans to buy health insurance, many Americans will just say no and pay a penalty instead. It comes down to simple economics. They can’t afford it.
Under the Senate bill, people who don’t buy coverage would face a maximum penalty of $95 beginning in 2014. That goes to $750 [...]
Ginger Soothes Muscles, Cramps
Friday, December 18th, 2009Ginger is used for all kinds of things. It’s no surprise that when people get sick they seek out Ginger ale and crackers. It’s a real multitasking spice. It will even fight cramps, soothe sore muscles, and calm your winter skin.
How does it do these things? Well, Ginger’s warming essential oil improve circulation and blood [...]
Casual Sex Doesn’t Cause Emotional Damage
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009If you were worried about casual sex being bad for you emotionally, this should ease your mind. According to a study, young adults who have casual sex are no more likely than those in committed relationships to experience emotional problems.
University of Minnesota researchers analyzed the responses of 737 females and 574 males, average age 20.5. [...]
9 Unexpected Things in Drinking Water
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009They say that our drinking water is safe, but we know that when their lips are moving they are usually lying. I mean look at our food supply. How many recalls do you need to make things safe? Anyway, there are many surprising things in our water supply. Some you might expect, some you might [...]
