Long-term Benefits of Quitting Smoking
There are many benefits to quitting smoking. Those of us who have know that we don't fall into coughing fits suddenly or carry around a smell that perfume doesn't cover, or wake up and rush to the bat ...
"Fat" a derogatory term?
I was reading an article recently about how one could reverse the effects of the "fat gene." http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26611180/ For some reason, I found myself a little hesitant to post something a ...
Snacks for a long-drive
Whenever we would go on a long drive, I tended to pack things like potato chips, soda cans, and chocolates – yummy things to munch on – but also that pile on the weight. So, I substituted those s ...
Tap Dance Movie Long Overdue...
The recent release of “How She Move” has again started me to thinking that it’s high time for a new tap dance movie! Don’t get me wrong “Happy Feet” was great, but I am talking about a “real world” ta ...
Calcium All Day Long
Breakfast is a great time to get your calcium. Fat-free or low fat milk, soy milk, or calcium fortified juices are great sources of the mineral, which plays an important role in building and maintain ...
Vitamin D for Long Life
Vitamin D is best known for building strong bones, but it may also lead to a longer life, according to recent studies. In a recent analysis of more than 18 studies involving nearly 60,000 people, thos ...
Walk Fast For a Long Time
It's so tempting to want to get our workouts done in the shortest amount of time, but sometimes you can get better results with lower intensity, longer duration. Walking seems to fall in this categor ...
A Life Long Commitment
I'm the kind of person who likes to finish a project and move on to the next one. For that reason, things like washing dishes and vacuuming drive me nuts. Why can't I do it once and be done with it? ...
Superfoods for a Long, Healthy Life
Need some ideas for new foods to toss into the daily lunchbox? Try these suggestions, from Arthur Agatston, MD, author of The South Beach Heart Program - he's full of tips on the best kinds of "supe ...
