Nov 17, 2009 -
I really need to get toned up." I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that. You've probably said it a million times...heck, I've said and I even know better.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
If you want to be healthy, live in Vermont—or at least act like you do. It is the healthiest state in the country, according to a new report from the nonprofit United Health Foundation.
The annual ranking looks at 22 indicators of health, including everything from how many children receive recommended vaccinations, to obesity and smoking rates, to cancer deaths.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning to sail my ship;
Only when in a storm... does one really learn to manage the ship.
-- Louisa May Alcott & Iveenia*
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Nov 17, 2009 -
New mammogram guidelines raise questions
Benefits of screening before age 50 don't outweigh risks, task force says
updated 7:39 a.m. CT, Tues., Nov . 17, 2009
NEW YORK - For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences.
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Nov 16, 2009 -
Many of the benefits of pets — companionship, affection and so on — have been well known for centuries — even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals.
A study undertaken in 2002 by the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition and United States Food and Drug Administration revealed that the heart rates and blood pressures of pet owners increased less when the individuals were presented with math problems to solve if their companion animals were present.
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Nov 15, 2009 -
The cold is upon us! Let's bundle up! Here are some of the latest trends in scarves for this season!
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Nov 15, 2009 -
Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you.
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Nov 15, 2009 -
Never tried yoga? Try it for at least one week and see how much better you feel. The benefits are relaxation, increased quality of daily focus and longer leaner limbs!
Try a different sequence each day until you find the one that feels best for you!
**Never begin an exercise program without consulting your physician first!
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Nov 15, 2009 -
WELCOME TO MIND, BODY AND SOUL
Where over-all health and inner strength is the goal!
You will find ways to make your life happier, healthier, more stylish all in one group with health recipes, inspirational articles, fitness how-to's, and lifestyle changes made easy!
Please feel free to step in and find yourSELF!
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Nov 15, 2009 -
Ingredients
2 15-oz. cans garbanzo beans
4 or 5 large cloves garlic
1/2 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
3 to 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pita chips or other dippers
Method
Drain garbanzo beans, reserving liquid. Combine beans, garlic, tahini, lime juice and olive oil.
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