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News To Live By
By John Salak – Dry eye disease is bad enough to make a grown person cry—provided, of course, that a …
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By John Salak – Coffee drinkers rejoice–coffee may offset heart disease. Chugging down a moderate amount of coffee (and caffeine) on …
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By John Salak – Combating heavy alcohol consumption is tricky, but dual solutions to limit drinking may offer a path forward. …
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By Jessica Scarpati – Framed as an ancient European tradition rediscovered for the modern age, beer spas have been brewing hype …
HEALTH QUOTES
- A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths - Steven Wright
- What is called genius is the abundance of life and health. - Henry David Thoreau
- America's health care system is in crisis precisely because we systematically neglect wellness and prevention. - Tom Harkin
- Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live. - Jim Rohn
- Time and health are two precious assets that we don't recognize and appreciate until they have been depleted. - Dennis Waitley
- I have never taken any exercise, except sleeping and resting, and I never intend to take any. - Mark Twain
Health Gurus Q&As
It is impossible not to be at least aware of the notion of climate …
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Everyone forgets things from time to time. It’s not only natural, it is inevitable, especially with age. But with the increased …
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It’s hard to argue against the idea of sustainability. It’s a noble and important concept that centers on eliminating waste, preserving …
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Colorectal cancer is not a topic a lot of people want to think about or deal with. Unfortunately, ignoring it is …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I don't exercise. If God had wanted me to bend over, he would have put diamonds on the floor. - Joan Rivers
- Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. - Erma Bombeck
- People are so afraid of authority figures and doctors are authority figures. - Martha Beck
Focusing on People, Products, Services and Events
It is hard for many to think of Creme BrĂ»lĂ©es as healthy, but Caroline Fausel of Oliveyouwhole is steadfast that these desserts can hold to scrutiny. She admits her definition of healthy has really morphed …
Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry
A stir fry is an easy way to make a delicious and healthy dinner. This option from Nancy Fox of SkinnyKitchen.com is a perfect example. …
Chicken & Chickpea Salad
This is an easy and healthy go-to dinner from Sally O’Neil of The Fit Foodie under the proviso that the ingredients are prepped ahead of …
A Mighty Macro Shrimp Dish Recipe
Looking for a macro-friendly dish that is easy to make and still delivers proteins, fats and carbohydrates? Little Biesinger of Lillie Eats & Tells offers …
HEALTH QUOTES
- You gotta have a body. - Jayne Mansfield
- Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson
- A feeble body weakens the mind. - Jean-Jaques Rousseau
- Jogging is very beneficial. It's good for your legs and your feet. It's also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. - Charles M Schultz
- Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. - Thomas Dekker
- The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years. - Deepak Chopra
- I feel pretty good. My body actually looks like an old banana, but it's fine. - Mike Piazza
Focusing on People, Products, Services, and Events
The Skinny: Talk about small but powerful. That is the perfect description of chia seeds. Chia seeds’ benefits are widely praised, as they are said to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powers, provide liver protection, support …
Embrace Those Edamame
The Skinny: Edamame, those bean treats usually sold at Japanese restaurants: you can’t eat just one. And that’s a good thing because these immature soybeans …
Six Eye-Opening Pumpkin Benefits
The Skinny: Think pumpkins and it’s almost impossible not to think about Linus van Pelt of Peanuts fame, Halloween, the Headless Horseman or Thanksgiving. And …
Sardines Are Packed (With Benefits)
The Skinny: Perhaps people should rethink the negative connotations attached to the phrase “packed like sardines.” These fish are among the healthiest in the sea …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. - Spike Milligan
- In my seventies, I exercised to stay ambulatory. In my eighties, I exercise to avoid assisted living. - Dick Van Dyke
- The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. - Jack LaLanne
- Laughter is inner jogging. - Norman Cousins
Quirky Health Info
By John Salak – Raise your hand if you think research scientists are a pretty serious bunch, dedicated exclusively to deep-seated investigations designed to change the world. Okay, there are undoubtedly a lot of geeky …
Cell Phones Don’t Spur Brain Cancer
By John Salak – Listen up, definitive proof has emerged that cell phones don’t cause brain cancer. That’s a relief. For years there were rising …
Victorian Books Are Dangerous?
By John Salak – Talk about a killer read. Antiquarian bibliophiles take notice. Those brightly colored, cloth-bound books from the Victorian era might be deadly …
Frequent Burps May Signal Dangers
By John Salak – Everyone belches or burps. There is no way about it. In fact, it’s been reported that it is normal to burb …
HEALTH QUOTES
- I have the body of an eighteen year old. I keep it in the fridge. - Spike Milligan
- In my seventies, I exercised to stay ambulatory. In my eighties, I exercise to avoid assisted living. - Dick Van Dyke
- The only way you get that fat off is to eat less and exercise more. - Jack LaLanne
- Laughter is inner jogging. - Norman Cousins