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A Different Kind of Green for St. Patty's Day

by Aimee Amodio

17 Mar 2008 04:46 PM

What does "green" mean to you? Okay, it can mean a lot of things. But for today, let's think about "green" meaning earth-friendly. A few small changes can make your home healthier for you, your family, and the environment. Air out your new carpets BEFORE they enter the house.

Prevent Pitching Injuries

by Aimee Amodio

15 Jan 2008 07:40 PM

Baseball season is on the horizon. Every year, it seems like more and more young pitchers end up with serious injuries to their arms -- like torn rotator cuffs.

Avoid Post-Activity Body Aches

by Aimee Amodio

15 Oct 2007 06:34 AM

No pain, no gain -- right? Wrong. You don't have to suffer after trying a new activity, upping the intensity of your workout, or starting a new fitness program. Here are some tips to help you avoid the post-activity body ache. Always warm up before any activity.

Quick Fixes For Snoring

by Aimee Amodio

19 Sep 2007 06:54 PM

If you share a bed with a spouse who snores, you are losing precious sleep! In fact, by your fiftieth wedding anniversary, you've lost around four years worth of sleep. Amazing! That breaks down to about one year of sleep lost for every twelve years you share a bed with a snorer.

Kids + Shopping Carts = Stomachaches

by Michele Cheplic

26 Jul 2007 10:20 AM

A few years back numerous studies were done to detect how much bacteria covered grocery store shopping cart handles. The studies confirmed that shopping cart handles had more germs than public restrooms.

Eye Opening Information About Eye Exams

by Michele Cheplic

25 Jul 2007 01:59 PM

I had to take my contacts to get professionally cleaned today and while I was sitting in the waiting area I got into a conversation with a woman who provided me with some eye opening news.

Kids and Summer Health Dangers

by Michele Cheplic

15 Jun 2007 10:29 AM

I am choosing to ignore what the calendar says... Despite the fact that in bold, black, block letters the words, "FIRST DAY OF SUMMER" appear on June 21, we have been experiencing summer-like temperatures in the low 90s for the past 10 days. Amazingly, the blistering heat has not kept the bugs away.

Better Wine For Better Health

by Aimee Amodio

31 Mar 2007 05:51 PM

Studies have shown that a glass of wine every day can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. The type of wine you drink -- whether it comes from a box or an expensive wine cellar -- doesn't make a big difference in the health benefits.

Lifestyle and "Healthstyle"

by Alison Palmer

11 Feb 2007 01:18 PM

Two weeks ago my boys came home from school with notes from their Spanish teacher. She was asking each child in her classes to bring in five or more soda cans by a certain date. These were to be used in a class project. For our family that was a pretty hefty request.

The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

by Alison Palmer

10 Feb 2007 01:35 PM

If you have asthma, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, or even heart disease, someone may suggest you try an anti-inflammatory diet.



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