Juice It Up
What better way to beat back the heat than with a refreshing summer beverage? Of course your selections are many, from calorie–free ice water to fat–packed ice–cream shakes to everything between. While H2O is...
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Healing Beams
For years, experts have warned against the dermatological consequences of sunbathing without adequate protection against cancer–causing rays. And while UVA radiation is the greatest culprit in malignant melanoma, studies now show that too little...
Simple Swaps
Planning this weekend’s family barbeque? Your shopping list may include traditional favorites such as burgers, chips, and creamy potato salad. But while these summer staples whet the appetite, they don’t do much for the...
One-Week Push
Sometimes stubborn bulges don’t want to budge, whether it’s a little extra padding in the midsection or thickness in the face. Weight loss takes time and effort, and no fad diet is ever the...
Power Fruit
The cornucopia of fruity snacks extends beyond the staple selections of watermelon and strawberries. Give some of these wallflowers a chance to dance on your platter of fresh produce: Kiwifruit: With more fiber than...
Holiday Safety
Fourth of July just doesn’t seem the same without the traditional dazzle of fireworks. But the sparkly pyrotechnics can be dangerous. If you’re planning to kick off this Independence Day with a bang, don’t...
Pertussis awareness
PERTUSSIS IS A common disease in the United States, with frequent outbreaks and periodic epidemics every three to five years. It is also called whooping cough because of the “whooping” sound people often make...
Good health starts with teeth
BRUSHING YOUR TEETH and flossing on a regular basis is about so much more than just white teeth and fresh breath. Recent research suggests that poor oral health can significantly affect one’s overall health,...
Traveling Light
Summer vacation is a time to take a break from the daily grind. But that doesn’t mean abandoning good nutrition and exercise. You can still get away without getting away from healthy habits. So...
Do Not Sweat It
Do long stretches of summer weather make you a little hot under the collar? Sitting in front of a fan or cranking up the air conditioning aren’t your only options for getting comfortable when...
Take to the Water
For a no–sweat power workout, it’s hard to beat water exercise — a terrific activity for all ages, fitness levels, and even those with joint problems. Swimming challenges both upper– and lower–body muscles at...
Aerobic Exercise and your heart function
Just as for younger people, regular exercise provides numerous physiological benefits for individuals over 50 that cannot be gained in any other way. Only a regular program of exercise allows older people to maintain,...
The Eyes Have It
Workplace eye injuries are on the decline due to good worker safety practices. But accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries every year — and 90% of them are preventable, according to...
Sangria Ice Pops
These bold and fruity wine-based ice pops are fun summer treat. Ingredients: 1 bottle(s) (about 1 1/2 pints) fruity red wine 2 plums, pitted and chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 large ripe pear, chopped...
Pulled Pork with Black Pepper Vinegar
This mouthwatering and spicy pulled pork sandwich makes a hearty meal. Serves: 12 Total Time: 9 hr 30 min Ingredients: 1/3 cup(s) ancho chile powder 2 tablespoon(s) sweet Spanish smoked paprika 1 tablespoon(s) ground and dried oregano...
16-Spice Fried Chicken with Mango-Red Chile Honey
Rubbed with a flavorful, chili-loaded spice mixture and served with a sweet and spicy mango-honey sauce, this is not your grandma’s fried chicken. Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon(s) ancho chile powder • 1 tablespoon(s) ground...
Avocado Salad with Lime and Cumin Vinaigrette
This cool, creamy, and slightly spicy avocado salad is a creative and healthy side, perfect to accompany smoky grilled eats at a Fourth of July celebration. Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon(s) cumin seeds • 1/4...
Peach-Raspberry Crisp
Peaches and raspberries harmonize perfectly in this summer crisp. Active time 35 minutes Total lime 1 hour 35 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 servings Ingredients: • 1 lemon • 1 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour...
Watermelon Slices with Lime-Honey Syrup
Active time 15 minutes Total time 15 minutes plus cooling Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 c. fresh lime juice (from 6 to 7 limes) ¼ c. honey 1 ripe watermelon (about 12 lbs.), chilled,...
Lipitor and COQ10’s Connection
Looking back, you may remember Bill Clinton’s quadruple bypass that he went through following his presidency. Since that time, I have asked myself if his doctors asked him to take nutrient Coenzyme Q10, combined...
Road Trip
Having soda, chips, and candy in the car is a road–trip ritual for many. Eat smart on the road instead and arrive at your destination feeling great — not strung out on junk food....
Would you give up one year of your life to have A Perfect Body and A Perfect Face?
Would you give up one year of your life to have A Perfect Body and A Perfect Face?
Pack a Picnic
Forgo the bucket of fried chicken and mayo–laden salads. Instead, fuel your day at the beach or park with a variety of delicious, energy–boosting foods. Enjoy these healthy ideas for your next outdoor meal:...
Dirtying Up Our Diets
OVER 7,000 strong and growing, community farmers’ markets are being heralded as a panacea for what ails our sick nation. The smell of fresh, earthy goodness is the reason environmentalists approve of them, locavores...
Healthy Recipes – Three-bean soup
Three-bean soup [Photo/The New York Times] 1/2 pound (1heaped cup) white beans, like navy beans or cannellini, washed, picked over and soaked overnight or for 6 hours 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground...
Papaya Cheese
Cut Papaya in half, remove the inner flesh and put into the blender. Boil milk, add sugar and cook until melted.Put aside to cool. Beat egg whites, add milk and vinegar and gently stir...
Summer’s High-Fat Foods
It’s summer, backyard barbecues with lots of unhealthy junk foods at the pool can pack pounds on your body. High-Fat Barbecue Meats Steak, cheeseburger contains fats since they are from the pattiest part of...
Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10
Technical Background Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is a coenzyme naturally synthesized by the body and found in every cell, with highest levels located in the heart, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Coenzyme Q10 plays an...
Bug Bites
You don’t have to load up on toxic chemicals to fend off bloodthirsty pests. Natural insect repellents are free of ingredients that can be harmful to humans — and the planet: Citronella oil has...