With Thanksgiving next week and then the rest of the fun, festive, and food-filled holiday season right after it, it's more important than ever to try to stay active. For one thing, it will help squelch the stress that can accompany all the, um, "joys" of the holiday season (gift buying, gift wrapping, gift returning; relatives in town, relatives in your home, relatives who overstay their welcome and give unwelcome advice). For another, it can help you ward off the seemingly inevitable scale creep-up that comes this time of year. One thing I've always wanted to do was to start a holiday tradition of preceding or following the Thanksgiving feast with a walk or run or another sporty activity. You can go out as a family and just walk around the neighborhood, or better yet, make it "official" by joining in one of the hundreds of "Turkey Trot" races around...
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Ever since Oprah's good pal Dr. Mehmet Oz introduced millions of viewers to the Neti pot, the little nasal irrigation system, people have been sloshing warm water through their nostrils more than ever. The goal is to clear out pollutants, ease sinus and allergy congestion, and soothe irritated nasal passages. While I'll admit it sounds like torture to me — I personally HATE having anything in my nose, especially liquid! — devotees claim it feels great, and helps keep them free of sinus pain and pressure. But there is such a thing as too much of a good thing: researchers presenting at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology report that overuse of Neti pots can actually contribute to sinus infections. Apparently using the pot a few times a week during a particularly stuffed-up time is okay, but doing the nasal wash every day can actually backfire by tweaking...
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With daylight savings time having just ended, it's getting dark ridiculously early again, and while the mornings will be lighter for a while, in general we all know that winter simply means shorter, darker days. And for people who exercise outside, it means trying to stay visible to the cars (and cyclists) that zoom by us. Getting the attention of those drivers, in particular, is a serious situation; according to recent statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6,000 people were killed and 500,000 injured due to driver distraction in 2008. And of pedestrian deaths, 10% were related to them not being visible to drivers. It's during the 6pm to 9pm window of time when it's most dangerous—which coincides with a lot of people's evening workout times. Of course, wearing light, reflective clothing helps, and a new shirt from Saucony does that task one better, coming with...
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When the doctor gives you instructions or advice, do you always follow it to the T? I've had a few occasions lately where I've been to a health-care practitioner, and she's told me to do something, and then I realized later that I wasn't really adhering to her guidelines as strictly as perhaps she'd have liked. I am not talking about anything really, really serious (or at least I don't think so), but for example, now that I am just five weeks post C-section, my midwife gave me the go ahead to do some "light jogging" and/or some "powerwalking", if I want to. (She knows how important exercising is to me.) Well, I went out for a light jog, and three miles of huffing and puffing later, I came home. I have a FEELING that she didn't mean quite that much jogging, but I did watch myself for any warning...
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It seems like all anyone can talk about these days, and all you can hear about on the news lately, is the flu. Both the regular, 'seasonal', flu and the H1N1 flu (aka Swine Flu)... And while I am not about to add to the swirling stew of information and anxiety, I'm mostly just wondering if people are getting worried about it and if it's affecting your decisions about getting the flu vaccine in general. For some people, this will be the first time they get a flu shot, and for others (like myself), it's just another sign of autumn—dropping leaves, shorter days, and a jab in the arm. (I get one every year.) What about you? Do you normally get the flu vaccine each year? Will you get one this year? And are you planning on getting the swine flu vaccine, if/when it becomes available to you? (At this...
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Regular readers will know that I'm fairly obsessed with finding products that let you exercise with your music in your ears but your hands free. (I hate having something gripped in my palm during a workout!) I've already found a few good products, and now I've got two new favorites to share. The Armpocket (below) is sort of like the luxury SUV of phone/MP3 carriers—with plenty of room for both items as well as keys, cash, a credit card. It's totally adjustable to any size bicep, easy to put on, and doesn't bounce or loosen up even during a long, vigorous workout. You'll never have to muscle your way through a workout without your tunes again! The Cyfi wireless sports speaker (below) is perfect for bicyclists who want to pedal to a pulse but know that riding with headphones isn't safe. Easily mountable on your handlebars, the palm-sized Cyfi speaker...
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I spent nearly four days in the hospital ten days ago, after giving birth to my daughter. (Because it ended up being a C-section, I was there longer than I'd anticipated.) While I sort of fell perversely in love with those huge automatic, adjustable beds—perfect when you've had abdominal surgery and can't really raise or lower your body without pain—and did really like that they bring you (fairly palatable!!) food three times a day (as opposed to life at home where we have to fend for ourselves on two-hour stretches of sleep!), the overall hospital experience was rather horrendous, and made me realize the utter importance of having someone who is there to advocate for you when you're in the hospital. Someone to liaise between the doctors, nurses, and you—to ask questions and make the proper requests in a calm, effective way. In my case, my husband was actually there...
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As someone who lives just off one of the busiest, heavily trafficked streets in New York City, I have gotten quite used to the hum (and occasional din) of city living. Sure, the garbage trucks sometimes startle me awake at 6 a.m. with that horrid, never-ending sound of glass bottles tumbling and breaking, and there's the inevitable motorcyclist who feels the need to rev his engine in the middle of the night, but like most city-dwellers, I've gotten used to the noise and sleep through just about anything. And overall, the view from my apartment, the nice hardwood floors, the convenience of the location, and the streaming afternoon sunlight make it all worthwhile. (A good thing, since I just underwent a very stressful move!) But it turns out, however, that exactly where you live and what you hear from that location can affect your blood pressure—specifically how loud the streets...
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File this one under, something NOT to worry about, but something that WILL make for a scary headline and make some germ-phobic, clean-freaks re-think their daily shower... According to this report, even shower heads are teeming with bacteria. Ack—the very spot you go to get clean! Researchers at the University of Colorado found that in many shower-heads in a variety of states they discovered Myobacterium avium, which, for most healthy people will not cause any harm. For people with seriously compromised immune systems (i.e. someone who has had an organ transplant, a cancer patient, or someone with cystic fibrosis), it's another story. The researchers note that if you want a more pristine shower head, try one that is all metal, which is more bacteria-resistant, and if you have one with a filter, be sure to replace it weekly. I mention this little report not to dwell on the dirt or...
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There's another public health campaign plastering the subway cars of New York City that's got health as its target. The last one I wrote about encouraged people to take the stairs, and this one is trying to take the soda and sugary, calorie-laden drinks out of people's hands and mouths. The three-month-long campaign, unveiled in the last few days of August, features the tag-line "Don't Drink Yourself Fat" and asks "Are You Pouring On the Pounds?" as a brown, soda-like beverage congeals into chunky, red-yellowish fat in a tumbler glass. (Frankly, if you look closely at the image in the ad—also at left—it's really quite revolting!) The goal, obviously, is to get people to re-think their beverage choices and see the repercussions in those sips—steering them away from sodas, sugar "sports drinks" and things like that. Instead, they advise guzzling water, seltzer or low-fat milk. (I'm sure the dairy council...
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While dragging your gym clothes around in a plain-ole plastic sack is just fine—after all, the point is simply getting to the gym!—sometimes it's fun to have a new bag to tote around all your vital workout gear, especially one that doesn't scream GYM BAG when you're carrying it or having it do double duty as a work-bag. So, with the turn of a new season, here are two new options that don't have a telltale Swoosh or other logo, nor are they too gargantuan. While a new sport bag isn't a critical item of your workout arsenal, if you're anything like me, having just the right gear (in a fun color or pattern) just might get you to hit the gym a bit more often! 1. The Cinda B. line of bags are soft, stylish, and versatile, and come in a wide range of feminine fabrics and shapes, but...
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To avoid back pain and hand, arm, and shoulder problems, most ergonomic experts advise starting with a good desk chair. While some people opt for a fancy, adjustable-every-which-way Aeron chair, designed by Herman Miller, they are very pricey and not-so accessible for most people. But two other great options exist, things that are sort of outside the usual "chair" mold—ones that can actually help improve your posture and your muscles while you get work done! 1. You can try sitting on an inflatable exercise ball, such as a stability ball from Perform Better which forces you to engage your core muscles and pay attention to your posture while you sit—thereby giving you a subtle workout while you work. The key, of course, is making sure that you chose a ball that is right for your height. If you are between 4'11" and 5'4", get one that's 55cm in diameter. People...
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My husband has always been one of those people blessed with a very, very fast metabolism, as well as someone who never really lost track of his own internal hunger/satiety gauge. What this all means for him is that he pretty much eats what he wants, in whatever amounts he wants, whenever he wants. No denial, no guilt, no crazed binges, no stress or worrying. In short, he eats normally. Some days healthier than others, but overall it's a balanced diet guided by appetite, basic nutrition principles, and the whims of his palate. (Granted, it's palate that DOES tend to lean towards red meat, pizza, and chocolate chip cookies, but also includes plenty of lean protein, fresh veggies, and fruits, too.) But he recently got back some blood test results indicating his cholesterol is actually on the high side, and for the first time in his life, he needs to...
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I moved apartments last week—at nine months pregnant—and it was NOT fun, I will that say up-front. The upheaval normally would be tough, but at this point in my pregnancy, it was extra difficult because I'm pretty big, quite tired, and occasionally, at random moments just plain over-emotional. And in fact, I'm not alone in stressing while moving—as moving is often cited as a top ten "most stressful life event", right up there with divorce, bereavement, losing a job, wedding planning, and commuting. Obviously, evaluating that that little list, it's clear that the long-term impact/implications of some of them are vastly different than others (i.e. bereavement, divorce are way different than merely changing addresses and many of the short-term hassles that come with it) but it's still striking nonetheless. Having just emerged from bit my move-fog/daze and still unearthing myself from a pile of cardboard and picture-hanging hooks, I'll definitely...
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I'll be the first to admit that shocking-true-health-story television sometimes sucks me in. In the last few months alone, I've succumbed to the, um, charms of a few episodes of "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" (as someone who IS very, very pregnant, I cannot imagine this scenario!), of "Mystery Diagnosis" and "Dr. G, Medical Examiner." (I watch at LOT of the Discovery Health Channel!) I've also become quite fond of tracking the heartwarming, up-and-down weight-loss journey of "Ruby," on the Style Channel. But my latest can't-look-away-show is one that's less strictly health-related but is strongly mental health-related. It's is a new series on A&E and it's called Hoarders. The title explains it all—a peek inside the lives/homes of people with serious, over-the-top, destructive, and often unsanitary hoarding problems. Many of these people are being threatened with eviction, or even having their children taken away from them. In one episode...
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There's a new book coming out this week called No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life In the Process by Colin Beavan (Farrar, Straus and Giroux), which is the account of one Manhattan man's (and his family's) year-long quest to reduce their impact on the earth. The project gained a lot of attention in 2007 when the New York Times first detailed his quest, and will also be released as a documentary film on Sept. 11. While Beavan initially sets out to help the health of the planet—by reducing his trash production (no take-out, no purchasing of new products), cutting his reliance on electricity (no washing machine, no lights, no elevators), curtailing his eating of food brought in from far, far away and other things that contribute to the overall...
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There are some people who just don't cry often and there are others who..well...let's just say that those of us with more "free-flowing" tear ducts have been known to keep some tissues at hand at all times. I'm definitely in the latter camp. The last three times I've cried were in the last few weeks alone. I cried (just a tiny bit, tears of happiness and thanks) when the kind man helped me jump start my car's dead battery. I cried (along with nearly everyone else watching!) during the reunion of those two American journalists who'd been held for many long months in North Korean work camps. And I cried, full of anxiety and nerves, just before we signed our new apartment lease—tears borne of worry about the future, of pent-up anxiety about the whole apartment hunting/lease-signing process, and of just general move-related angst. (I'm not one of those people...
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There's a discussion going on over at Tara Parker-Pope's "Well" blog The New York Times that I find fascinating, and encourage everyone to either check it out or just give some to right here in my comments section. In her blog post, Parker-Pope links to a definition for "normal eating" that was created by a therapist and eating expert named Ellen Satter, and is included in an insightful piece on the website Psych Central.com.The definition sounds so simple, and includes things like: "...being able to give some thought to your food selection so you get nutritious food, but not being so wary and restrictive that you miss out on enjoyable food." "...giving yourself permission to eat sometimes because you are happy, sad or bored, or just because it feels good." "...eating is mostly three meals a day, or four or five, or it can be choosing to munch along the...
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I've got a bit of a cold right now, and for some reason, I always find that a cold that comes during the summertime is just that much more irksome than one that arrives in the dead of winter. For one thing, during those wintertime colds you're usually not the only one—meaning, that unfortunately, many other people have been afflicted with it. I guess it's pure case of misery loves company. Not that I want other people to have the same uncomfortable symptoms, but it's one of those things—during the all-too-brief summer, that last thing you want is to be out of commission with a pesky, lingering cold and feeling like you're having some special treat held at arm's reach. Looking out the windows and watching the bright sunshine and knowing all that you may be missing out there is altogether different than when you peer out frosty panes at...
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Something happened today that had me saying "Thank You, Thank You!!" over and over, to another person. I found myself with a dead battery, double-parked on the streets of Manhattan. (I'd left some lights on and run down the battery.) Obviously, this was NOT a good situation. Add to that equation the fact that it was about 90 degrees with 100% humidity, that I'm almost eight-and-a-half-months-pregnant, and that it was a borrowed car (read: I don't have a AAA membership or a mechanic on speed-dial), and you have one frantic person. Therefore, I'm so grateful to the gentleman who I asked to give me a jump. He went so above-and-beyond what was necessary. At first, the jump didn't work. Instead of washing his hands of the situation and driving away, he parked his car and together we poked around until we figured out a light that was on and tried...
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I twisted my ankle this weekend—nothing serious, just a standard, oops-I-flipped-my-ankle-moment while walking around—and while thankfully it's already mostly healed and the gimping has subsided, in the immediate aftermath I was left wondering what to do to speed my recovery and soothe the pain. Of course, I've done this exact same injury about a dozen or more times already in my life, so I should know by heart how to proceed, but still, I had to refresh my own memory with some research and calls to doctor-friends. And it made me want to maybe post a little refresher on the best quick fixes for either post-workout discomfort or post-injury damage control—after all, with the active days of Summer still upon us, we're all a bit more prone to these sorts of things right now. So here's the bottom line on how to proceed if you find yourself injured or just...
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Some of the biggest news from last week's American Psychology Association annual conference in Toronto wasn't about the inner workings of the human psyche but was, instead, about the vagaries of canine intelligence. During what they noted was a "standing room only session", psychologist Stanley Coren, Ph.D presented interested attendees findings about the dog breeds deemed the most and least intelligent, as well more details about their abilities. The attention-getting headline was quick to emerge: Dogs are as smart as most two-year-olds! The smartest breeds, they say, include border collies, poodles, German shepherds, golden retrievers and dobermans—and these pooches are almost on par with a two-and-a-half year old. The least sharp pups include many hounds (including the bassett and basenji) the chow-chow, and the beagle. (As the owner of a very savvy chow mix, I'm thoroughly unconvinced! My parents however, DO have a very, very bright poodle, so I'll agree...
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I was at the beach on Cape Cod for a three-day weekend recently, and while wandering through a small grocery/general store I came across one of the most expensive items I've ever seen: it was a delicious-looking lobster salad, and one quart cost about $80. Whoah! Of course, I didn't pony up the better part of a C-note for the salad, but it got me thinking about why some foods are just so darn expensive, and while I can't pretend to understand exactly how food pricing works, part of me thinks that it's the items that are not only labor-intensive to acquire or prepare (i.e. catching lobsters is hard, back-breaking work; taking the meat out of the shells is similarly exhausting!) but also those that require a bit of labor on the part of the eater, too. I mean, think about it, some of the priciest foods are also ones...
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Found! A supportive, stylish sports bra that lets you tuck your iPod in a seriously convenient place, without the eternal perspiration problem.
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It's happened to almost everyone: you head out for dinner or drinks with your girlfriends and one margarita turns into three and suddenly the table is groaning under the weight of ten-layer-nachos, a tempting platter of fried foods, and any number of other delicacies you and your pals just had to sample. It's all part of a good time out with the gang, right? Well, according to new research, those girls' nights out can be the cause of many a diet derailment. In a study published last week online in the journal Appetite, researcher Meredith E. Young, PhD, a psychologist and an assistant professor in the Centre for Medical Education at McGill University in Montreal, found that women who ate with groups of other women increase the calories they consumed. And the bigger the group of women, the more they ate. One especially curious note to the findings was how...
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A third of all Americans took a nap today. Were you one of them? Do you want to be?
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There's been a lot of talk lately about the dangers of talking on the phone while driving, as well as texting while driving. But don't forget about the perils of tacos and tomato soup as big hazards behind the wheel! Those are two of the top enemies on Insurance.com's Top Ten Foods To Avoid While Driving List (released last week) and while the subject is definitely serious, I can't help but giggle at this list of items to keep out of your mouth, hands and lap while you're on the road. It includes such very specific, very non-road-trip-friendly items as: chili dogs, hot soup, ribs and wings, fried chicken, soda, and a few other, culinary culprits. I especially love the careful explanations of why each item made the list. They cite particularly bad categories of foods as ones that are these three things: hot, greasy, or gooey. For instance, the...
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With another weekend approaching, perhaps you're beach-bound or headed to the pool. Whatever your plans, chances are, you'll be in the sun. And while we're all hopefully getting a bit better about slathering on the sunscreen several times a day, there's one area of your body that a lot people neglect: the eyes! Being constantly bombarded by the harsh rays of the sun can lead to damage that can cause macular degeneration and cataracts later in life. (This is especially true for people with light skin and light eyes.) And yet, most people don't necessarily choose their sunglasses based on the level of UV protection they offer, according to a recent survey from the American Optometric Association (AOA). (In fact, only 49 percent of people said UV protection was the most important factor in buying a pair.) To help you get the best ones, here are some guidelines to follow...
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The other evening, during a spurt of energy and a fit of cleanliness, I decided to tackle the medicine cabinet in my bathroom. I don't think I'd cleaned it or even re-arranged it in the two years we've lived here, and what I found shocked me. For one thing, it was filthy. Who knew that a simple stick of deodorant could leave such a residue on the shelf? Similarly, my husband's razors and other paraphernalia had left some gross marks and other detritus. So, I started off with a thorough cleaning! But beyond battling the scum and grime, I also ended up tossing out half of what was in the cabinet—it had all expired! In truth, there were a few other items that had JUST recently passed their expiration dates but I kept 'em—but only things like Advil or Tylenol or a cold/flu medicine, because I know that just because...
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When it comes to gum-chewing, I'm often guilty of overdoing it. Rarely do I have just one stick of Trident when I can jam two in my mouth and during times of stress or tough deadlines, I often blaze through a pack in a single sitting. (Thankfully, I'm in good company at Real Simple; after all, editor Kristin Van Ogtrop herself admitted to being a major gum-chewer!) Granted, I almost always opt for sugarless varieties of whatever brand I'm loving at the moment (these day's I'm really into Orbit Mist—the new flavors are awesome!), but still I know that smacking away with a ad of gum leaves a lot to be desired, from both a health and politeness perspective. While sugar-free gum isn't going to wreak havoc on your waistline or teeth, it can cause bloating and gas, as well as embarrassment if you catch a glimpse of yourself chewing...
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There are a few cool online tools/websites I want to highlight today: 1. If you've ever wondered how what you put into your body—protein, fat, carbohydrates—actually makes its way through your system, then check out this new graphic feature from The Washington Post. In a charmingly remedial way, it highlights exactly where these building blocks of your food go after you've eaten them, and also tracks vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water, as well as the role of exercise, sweat and other 'output' processes in which your body naturally engages. I feel like knowing how a simple bagel or piece of pie is broken up can actually help you make better food choices, since you'll more accurately understand how your body receives, breaks down and uses the fuel! 2. And since summertime seems to the season where we all tend squeeze in the most outdoor walking and strolling, it makes sense...
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While there was a compelling and important article in The New York Times this past weekend about the dangers of driving while talking on a cell phone (or text messaging, for that matter), there is one bit of multitasking that actually can help you concentrate (although NOT while driving either): doodling! As anyone who has whiled away a meeting making concentric circles, smiley faces, or loopy flowers can attest, sometimes the idle drawing can be a real boon to your ability to focus on the matter at hand, as well as retain the information, too. Of course, it doesn't always look this way to the outside viewer—and I am sure many a teacher has told a student to quit the doodling and pay attention. But according to a study earlier this year, reported in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, doodlers retained 29 percent more information than those whose pens or...
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Even if you don't have Celiac Disease (gluten allergy) or know someone who does, chances are you've been hearing more and more about it lately, For one thing, there's a bestselling diet/recipe book about the topic that hit shelves earlier this spring, written by Elisabeth Hasselbeck from The View, so there's been that arm of publicity. Hasselbeck herself has this type of digestive disease/food intolerance, but more than that, it's a disease that has recently found to be on the rise. In fact, I read an article last week citing a Mayo Clinic study that found that the disease is FOUR times more common now than it was in the 1950s. More people than ever are being diagnosed with the condition, whereas in previous decades they suffered silently. The authors of the study (published in the journal Gastroenterology) write: "Celiac disease, which is the intolerance of wheat protein (gluten), resulting...
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I was going though the 'fridge the other day when what initially looked like a well-stocked refrigerator suddenly began to vanish before my eyes. I noticed that the eggs had a 'sell by' date of a few days earlier, there were three yogurts with a 'sell by' of that very day, a container of half-sour dill pickles was only half eaten, and the jar of salsa we'd opened a week earlier still had at least a serving or two left. Finally, two big pieces of grilled chicken from a BBQ that weekend were still wrapped in the foil we'd toted them home in, and a carton of orange juice I'd opened over three weeks ago was still only halfway emptied. (The "Sell By" date hadn't passed, though—but the carton had been in use for the better part of a month.) I never know what to do with items like this...
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When it comes to choosing a doctor, there are a lot of factors to weigh. What matters most to you—convenience, bedside manner, credentials, or simply all of the above?
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On the heels of the FDA's warning about the homeopathic cold remedy Zicam comes an even bigger potential change to how over-the-counter drugs are used. This time acetaminophen is under scrutiny—an ingredient most of us know and rely upon for pain and fever relief. It's found in Tylenol, of course, but also in so many combo cold and flu remedies, such as NyQuil or TheraFlu. Last week the headlines were focusing on certain popular painkillers, such as Vicodin and Percocet, that combine acetaminophen with another ingredient (i.e. hydrocodone and oxycodone, respectively). In all the cases, the troubles arise in the liver, with overdoses associated with 56,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations, and 458 deaths per year in the U.S. during the 1990s. Between 1998 and 2003 acetaminophen was the leading cause of liver failure in the U.S. What's particularly thorny is that the recommended dosage for acetaminophen doesn't differ all...
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I had an encounter recently that reminded me that some people just don't know how to behave properly--particularly at the gym. I was on the elliptical machine when the cell phone of the young woman next to me rang, and she took the call. Nearly five minutes later, the girl was STILL YAKKING on the phone. Loudly. As I quickly noted about six or seven signs on the walls around us reminding patrons that "Cell Phone Use Is Prohibited (Unless in Designated Areas)", I decided I was going to say something, to try to get her to stop yammering away. It's not like me to do something like this, but her bold ignoring of the rules just made me angry. So I asked if she was going to continue to talk on the phone and she responded: "Yes." She said something about "multitasking." I responded—through clenched-teeth—that I didn't think she...
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Found! A travel pillow that's small and packable, yet big enough to actually help you get some sleep (sitting up!!) while on the road.
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Two new wellness products aimed at women—they're very real, but not all that simple.
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Your body language can be hard to interpret but the signals ARE there! Here's more help understanding strange signs and symptoms.
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An insightful look inside what it's like to be a mother of two who struggles with bipolar disorder.
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Your favorite fruits and vegetables most likely come in other hues. Some you may recognize—others will surprise you. White beet anyone?
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Evaluating the two products that were called into question last week—one a treat for your senses and appetite, the other with potentially damaging effects to your ability to enjoy that treat.
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When it comes to food and cosmetics—do you have more exacting standards for your children than for yourself?
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An important new movie sheds light on what you eat, where it comes from and the price it costs—the planet, other animals, and our bodies.
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Thunderstorm-averse dogs, mysterious bumps on the tongue, motion sickness remedies and more. I attempt to unlock a few small but particularly vexing secrets of the body and mind!
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If you've been singing the same tune for a few hours—or a few days—you've got an earworm. Here's how to kiss the tune goodbye.
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Ticks are a hazard of life in the outdoors during the summer. Here's how to get rid of one of these tiny bloodsuckers.
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Want the skinny on some of the most stubborn diet myths? A new book promises—and delivers—just the facts.
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Safety and cleanliness is a great thing, but a product I saw advertised recently took the cake for the limits of what women do for vanity today. For my pick for the wackiest product of the month (or year—so far!) read on.
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