Archive for October, 2009
« Previous EntriesHow behaviors influence aging
Monday, October 26th, 2009In this Allure Magazine article, the connection between habits and the aging process is explored. Full Story
Fit by the 40th birthday
Friday, October 23rd, 2009CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses his path to fitness at 40. Watch Video
Nicotine receptors after you quit
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009In this short video produced by the Mayo Clinic, the role that the brain’s nicotine receptors play in smoking withdrawal symptoms is explained. Watch Video
Vegetables with a side of pasta
Monday, October 19th, 2009Learn how to pair late-summer vegetables with hearty pastas from the latest post in the New York Times Recipes for Health. Full Story
Unconventional tools for fitness
Friday, October 16th, 2009Water bottles and soup cans: This Los Angeles Times article features three trainers’ advice on how to maintain fitness on a budget. Full Story
New health report on secondhand smoke
Friday, October 16th, 2009A new health report released by the Institute of Medicine explores the relationship between secondhand smoke and cardiac health. Full Story
Choosing a good apple
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Good sources of soluble fiber, apples are healthy, low-calorie snacks that also prove easy to cook with. Facts about more than a dozen types of apples, including shopping and storage tips, are highlighted in this “Apple Buyer’s Guide” from EatingWell.com. Full Story
Cooking with walnuts
Monday, October 12th, 2009The unique health benefits of walnuts, as well as creative recipes to include them in your diet, are the focus of this New York Times Well Blog entry. Full Story
Following a Mediterranean diet
Monday, October 12th, 2009Mayo Clinic staff offer guidelines for following a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. Full Story
Stevia meets strawberries in the lab
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009Scientists introduce stevia, a sweetener supplement, to dried fruit. Full Story
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