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Twin Study Shows How We Age Ourselves

by Aimee Amodio

15 Nov 2009 02:42 PM

The choices you make throughout your life can play a big part in whether you look younger or older than your years. That's the message from a study on twins and aging from Case Western Reserve University.

Do You Have a Living Will?

by Aimee Amodio

13 Nov 2009 02:01 PM

Many people don't like to think about -- or talk about -- death. But it may be wise to think about the shape you'd like the end of your life to take now... before someone else has to make the decision for you. In the summer of 2001, my paternal grandmother passed away.

A Good Scare... and Your Hair

by Aimee Amodio

12 Nov 2009 02:10 PM

I wish I had thought of this one before Halloween: can a fright actually turn your hair grey or white in an instant? Literature and even history has tales of folks whose hair went white overnight.

How to Say No

by Aimee Amodio

11 Nov 2009 04:17 PM

As I mentioned earlier, I'm feeling bad about having said no to a few commitments this week. I love my friends, and enjoy helping them, and don't like to feel like I'm letting them down. But sometimes, you just have to say no.

Saying No Can Be Good for Your Health (and Sanity)

by Aimee Amodio

11 Nov 2009 11:24 AM

I hate saying no. It makes me feel bad. It makes me feel guilty. It makes me feel like I'm letting someone down. To the recipient of the no, it's probably not that big a deal. They find someone else to ask, and maybe that someone else says yes.

Five Ways to Save Money on Prescription Medication

by Aimee Amodio

10 Nov 2009 04:00 PM

Even with insurance that covers prescriptions, medication can be expensive. Here are some tips to help you save a little money on your prescriptions! Money saving tip number one: Go generic! Many name brand medications are now available in a generic form.

Reading Beauty Labels: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Laureth Sulfate

by Aimee Amodio

09 Nov 2009 07:39 PM

It's funny how things filter into your brain. I remember hearing that either sodium lauryl sulfate OR sodium laureth sulfate was bad for you -- but didn't remember which one or why it was bad. Thanks, brain.

Listening to Your Body (and Interpreting the Message)

by Aimee Amodio

08 Nov 2009 07:38 PM

Two out of the last three days, I was attacked by a ninja. A ninja nap. It snuck up on me after my usual post-work routine: walk the dogs, feed the dogs, feed myself. I found my limbs sluggish and my eyes heavy, so I gave into the ninja nap. Three hours later, I woke up. (Both times.

My Life as a Lab Rat: Getting to the Maze

by Aimee Amodio

07 Nov 2009 11:46 AM

About a year ago, I mentioned my interest in clinical trials. There are a lot of good reasons to get involved -- access to cutting edge treatments, potential to help a lot of people around the world. One challenge I didn't expect was how hard it would be to get involved in a study.

Six Causes for Jaw Pain

by Aimee Amodio

06 Nov 2009 04:36 PM

Sometimes, a health issue is straightforward: you experience pain in an area of the body, and that's where the problem is. Sometimes, where it hurts isn't where the problem actually is.



Recent Blog Comments
 
lucy10 says...

"Easiest way to remove your unwanted hair is Electrolysis hair removal."

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Dale Harcombe says...

"Good points Aimee"

In How to Say No

Aimee Amodio says...

"Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!"

In Saying No Can Be Good for Your Health (and Sanity)


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