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It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and with summer comes all kinds of storms. And all kinds of opportunities for allergies.
Here’s something you may have never thought of, though: you may be allergic to thunderstorms.
Yeah, for real.
If you suffer from allergies or asthma, keep an eye to the sky and an ear on the weather […]
It’s just like the old paper cut saying: The smaller the cut, the worse it hurts. With shaving, the smaller the nick, the worse it bleeds. Unless you gash yourself wide open with a brand new razor,then…
Anyway, it happens to all of us. We shave, we nick. But here’s a quick tip on how to […]
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Is there just anything better than reading about the health benefits of steak, beer or chocolate? Methinks not.
So here’s another gem for you: German researchers say that eating a square of dark chocolate every day can reduce your systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 3 points […]
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Keeping with the topic of women’s health today (be sure you enter our awesome book contest in the post below!), word is that cocktails (yes I mean those dreamy little Friday Happy Hour mood-enhancers) can help strengthen bones. For real!
Not only that, but according to The American […]
That refreshing dip in the pool may cost you some time on the pot.
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There’s nothing better than a dip in the pool on a hot summer’s day, no?
Well, um, maybe you ought to stick to the sprinkler instead.
Pools (of the public variety), it seems, are often loaded with […]
Do you crave carbohydrates in a big way? Here’s your cure.
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Got a thing for carbs? First of all, welcome to the club. I am the Carbohydrates Anonymous Prez, nicetameetcha.
Second, there is hope for us yet.
If pastas, breads and potatoes make your heart sing, perhaps you’re not getting deep […]
Ah, summer. Tis the season for grilled dinners al fresco, lazy days in the hammock, and…mosquitoes!
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Sure, you could grab your can of OFF! or even some hard core DEET, but if you’re looking to go a little more natural (and green) consider one of these alternatives. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? You […]
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The lovely ladies at Alzheimer’s Notes inform us that today is National Siesta Day. Coincidentally, it’s also my birthday. Excuse me while I take that as a sign that I should be spending my Big Day snoozing. ;)
Actually, that’s not such a bad idea. Along with the […]
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If you want a little more out of “pumpkin” than to use it as a sappy nickname, start by eating the seeds.
Why? Because pumpkins pack even more amounts of tryptophan than a whole turkey dinner. And we all know the magic […]
Easy Health Tip of the Day:
Give your massive handbag the ‘ol heave-ho to lower blood pressure.
Why?
Because wearing a heavy bag compresses the veins in your shoulders and increases your BP in as little as 10 minutes! So imagine the kind of damage you could be doing during an all-day shopping marathon. Aye Chihuahua!
The fix? A […]
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