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Kristen D.

Fairfield, Connecticut
Hello all! I'm the moderator for the Recreation and Endurance Training communities, and the communities that are included within them, as well as the tennis community. If you have any questions, fe... Full Bio
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Mel B wants you.... by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise To tighten up your "jubbily bits."And she wants to help.In February, her three-disc exercise DVD set, "Totally Fit," will be in stores. Click this link for more information.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20227284,00.html Read on »
Voluntourism by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Hiking http://leisure.travelocity.com/Promotions/0,,TRAVELOCITY%7C3702%7Cvacations_mainWant a new, fun and fulfilling experience on your vacation? Consider a volunteer vacation.For it's Travel for Good program, Travelocity has teamed up with organizations like the American Hiking Society offering a wide range of volunteer opportunities. Travel For Good... Read on »
Dr. Dog's Diagnosis by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Pet Health http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26408446/This link will bring you to an incredible story about how dogs and cats can let their owners know that something is ailing them, even if the owners don't notice or realize it right away. In one instance, a dog alerted its owner that her leg was turning red, which turned out to be caused by an infection that k... Read on »
A closer look at BPA by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Living I've posted in the past about the concerns surrounding BPA (Bisphenol A), and how some think it's a bigger problem than others. On MSNBC.com, an article is providing a deeper look into those concerns.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26723119/ For example, according to the article, a test by British researchers of human urine taken from Americans show... Read on »
Muscle foods by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Strength Training In the midst of a weight training regimen and want to build and define muscle?According to this article, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26777340/?pg=2#Health_COT_musclemass, muscle mass is built based on the amount of protein (amino acids) consumed.Consider adding fish, sweet potatoes, low-fat yogurt, quinoa and pumpkin seeds to your diet. Read on »
Are sleeping aids needed? by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Sleep & Dreams Being unable to fall asleep can be a very disconcerting feeling. And with more and more ads on television now touting the benefits of sleep aids, it's important to know when such an aid is needed, and when it's not. Click this linkhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/09/19/healthmag.sleeping.pills/index.html to learn more. Remember, it's best to cons... Read on »
Burt's Bees "Vote Natural" campaign by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Living http://www.votefornatural.com/At the above website, Burt's Bees is encouraging people to vote for and invest in natural products that will benefit their body. The site, and the Burt's Bees official site, is a wealth of information on how natural products are good for you, and how to find them. Read on »
Naps bad for a good night¹s sleep? by Kristen D. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Sleep & Dreams I love taking naps. Some days I work two jobs, so a nap during my hour lunch break is something I feel I need and deserve on occasion. Most of the time, I¹ve had little trouble sleeping through night after having a nap early in the day. Lately, though, I¹ve found myself waking up during the night and having trouble getting back to slee... Read on »
Origins facial care products by Kristen D. 1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Skin Health I¹ve tried many medications, soaps and face creams to deal with acne and the resulting redness of my face. On a trip to New York City recently, I stopped into an "Origins" store that sells health and beauty products. They were running a promotion where you got a two-minute consultation and free samples of one of their face products, dependi... Read on »
Cape makes dogs brave by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Pet Health I¹m excited that there¹s now a pet health community on this site. And I¹m just as excited to share an article about a product for dogs that helps calm them during thunderstorms. When I read what the fabric cape, known as the "Storm Defender" claimed to do, I was skeptical. But, according to the article, it actually can work for so... Read on »
Tips to help a child cope with bullying by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Children's Health I was bullied quite a bit in my elementary, middle and even early high school years, and as someone who just wanted to make everyone happy and feel accepted, it was tough to deal with. To this day, I blame my anxiety issues partly on how I was treated, and I have no doubt that I am right about it. (And trust me, if I don¹t know if I¹m ... Read on »
Soy-based foods can affect sperm count by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Foods that are healthy for men and women alike may not be so advantageous when it comes to men¹s sperm count. According to an article I saw on MSNBC.com, eating half a serving a day of soy foods could significantly lower a man¹s sperm count. A study compared the intake of soy foods like tofu and soy milk by a group of men to their indi... Read on »
"Fat" a derogatory term? by Kristen D. 1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss 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 about the article because of its use of the word "fat." I¹m a word person-I like to say things as clearly as possible in a way that people will... Read on »
Smoking can affect healing by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Quit smoking Smoking can inhibit the healing of wounds, including those related to plastic surgery, according to a video I saw recently on CNN.com. The reason being, nicotine can interrupt circulation. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, interrupted circulation can also cause infection and more scarring. Watch the video for more information, and to learn how to a... Read on »
Eat your water by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating This article from CNN.comhttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/26/cl.get.fluids/index.html gives an idea of how foods you eat on a daily basis can contribute to the consumption of eight glasses of water a day recommended for good health. Meats, poultry and fish are a good source of our fluid needs, although cooking meat does release 20... Read on »
How/why did you start training for marathons? by Kristen D. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Marathon I'm interested to know....What got you started in running marathons? How did you start your running career? Road Races/5Ks/etc.? Read on »
Kayaking for a cause by Kristen D. Posted in: Blog Posts in Kayaking Check out this video from CNN.com:http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2008/09/05/smith.artic.kayak.itnIt tells the story of a man who took an arctic kayak trip to measure how quickly ice was melting there. Pretty insightful. Read on »
What green products work for you? by Kristen D. 2 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in Green Living Finally major grocery store chains are changing their tunes and offering more "green" alternatives, especially when it comes to household cleansers. What's great too is that their not priced much higher than the other products we've likely used before society focused on "greening" their lives and surroundings.Have you tried these new and improv... Read on »
Tips for targeting back fat by Kristen D. 1 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise It seems to be the hardest place to target, and the article I've linked to from the post title above supports that theory.Although, I'm excited to learn that interval training, which I've just started on the track, can help you lose fat in that seemingly stubborn area of the body.Read on for more suggestions. Read on »
Tennis on YouTube by Kristen D. Posted in: General Discussion in Tennis The USTA (United States Tennis Association) recently introduced a special US Open channel on YouTube. It's a great place to check out videos related to this year's tournament. Also, in the fall they'll launch a recreational tennis channel on YouTube, which will be informative and entertaining for players like us.Click the post title above to che... Read on »