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Health at School: New Shoes

by Aimee Amodio

27 Aug 2009 01:12 PM

Back to school shopping was always a horrible trial for my family. I've never been a huge fan of clothes shopping, so it was a miserable experience just for that.

Health at School: Dreading Gym Class

by Aimee Amodio

22 Aug 2009 04:13 PM

Call it gym class or P.E. or phys ed -- the words usually bring up a lot of memories for adults. You may recall moments of triumph or moments of embarrassment or moments of pain. Physical education is often an unpleasant part of the school day -- especially for kids who aren't athletic.

Goodbye, Favorite Shoes! Hello... Happy Feet?

by Aimee Amodio

15 Aug 2009 07:01 PM

I put my favorite pair of sneakers in the trash today. Now I'm sad. They were New Balance slip-on sneakers -- no laces to tie when I was running late, just slip my feet in and keep moving.

The Best Time of Day

by Aimee Amodio

26 Jul 2009 06:03 AM

Are you a morning person or a night owl? Throughout my school years, I was a morning person. I arranged my college schedule to have class in the mornings and afternoons free.

A Beginner Again

by Aimee Amodio

25 Jul 2009 05:43 AM

Lately, a lot of things have conspired to have me looking back over the last ten years.

Where Germs Thrive in the Home (and How to Handle Them)

by Aimee Amodio

21 Jun 2009 04:10 PM

No matter how well you clean, there are some places around the house (or office) that tend to accumulate dirt and bacteria. You might know some of these already... or you might be surprised! Your mattress and pillows. The bedroom is a favorite spot for those evil allergy triggers: dust mites.

The Leg Bone Connected To The .......

by Angel Lynn Diamond

17 May 2009 03:18 PM

Our bodies are so incredibly amazing aren't they? Stop and think about it. Just how we are able to move alone is fascinating. At birth we had about 300 bones to start with. Some of these then fused together to form the 206 bones that we have in our body by the time adulthood is reached.

Resolution Check-Up

by Aimee Amodio

07 Feb 2009 08:33 PM

It's been a little over a month since I made my New Year's Resolutions public here in the Families.com Health Blog. Here's a quick recap of how I wanted to change my life in 2009 and beyond: Use the exercise room at least once per week. Be more diligent about dusting and vacuuming.

Motivate Yourself to Get Healthy with Fun!

by Aimee Amodio

22 Aug 2008 05:25 PM

A friend of mine got a Wii Fit as an anniversary present... and her excitement and enthusiasm was absolutely contagious! (Anybody have a Wii Fit they want to let me try?) I'll be honest -- I don't usually feel excited and enthusiastic about exercising. I know it's good for me.

Beating the Mid-Afternoon Slump

by Aimee Amodio

18 Jul 2008 07:35 AM

I recently had the opportunity to do some temp work for a friend of mine in an office setting. As a freelancer, I'm used to setting my own schedule.



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