Walk Your Way to Health
by Gumer Liston December 9th, 2008 | Exercise, Heart Health
Most of us know that walking, the oldest and most common mode of transportation, is also one of the best forms of exercise. But most of us take walking for granted despite this knowledge. For people like me whose work involves sitting at least eight hours each day in front of the computer, it is important to grab every chance to take a walk. Walking, which helps in lowering bad cholesterol levels, helps ward off illnesses like heart disease and hypertension. I get to walk a few thousand steps every morning because I happen to live just a few blocks
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Avoid Computer Syndrome Eyestrain
by Rosanne Lorraine December 2nd, 2008 | Vision
In today’s work environment where everyone is required to stare at a computer monitor for long periods of time, eyestrain is almost inevitable. In fact, a new term has been coined for this type of discomfort, the “computer syndrome eyestrainâ€. There are cases when an underlying problem, such as uncorrected vision or muscle imbalance, can worsen the condition.
Causes and Symptoms
Aside from using the computer monitor, there are other causes of eyestrain. These include straining to see in dim lightening, exposure to bright lights, driving for long periods, and reading. Eyestrain can be very annoying, but it usually goes away
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Causes and Symptoms
Aside from using the computer monitor, there are other causes of eyestrain. These include straining to see in dim lightening, exposure to bright lights, driving for long periods, and reading. Eyestrain can be very annoying, but it usually goes away
Saving Your Leftovers
by Bea November 26th, 2008 | Diet, Nutrition
As mentioned in a comment on my previous post called Thanksgiving Tips, someone mentioned that it was the leftovers that they had to look out for. Well, that got me thinking, how do you deal with the leftovers?
There are many ways to eat away at the leftover dishes. Some people have their own special recipes, some people make turkey sandwiches, others create casseroles, and much more. The big issue is those desserts. Those pumpkin pies, apple pies, Watergate salads, pecan pies, all become snacking targets. I would suggest trying to give away these desserts. If you have a Thanksgiving
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There are many ways to eat away at the leftover dishes. Some people have their own special recipes, some people make turkey sandwiches, others create casseroles, and much more. The big issue is those desserts. Those pumpkin pies, apple pies, Watergate salads, pecan pies, all become snacking targets. I would suggest trying to give away these desserts. If you have a Thanksgiving
First Aid Guide to Motion Sickness
by Rosanne Lorraine November 25th, 2008 | First Aid
Riding any type of transportation can cause motion sickness to occur. Without warning, it can happen: from the feeling of discomfort to cold sweats until it progresses to nausea and vomiting. Motion sickness can stop as soon as the motion ceases. Typically, the more a person travels, the more he can adjust to being in motion.
If you know you’re prone to motion sickness, you can stop it from happening by planning ahead of time. When traveling, reserve seats where you feel motion the least. Here is a list of transportation of seats you should reserve:
•   By car – sit in
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If you know you’re prone to motion sickness, you can stop it from happening by planning ahead of time. When traveling, reserve seats where you feel motion the least. Here is a list of transportation of seats you should reserve:
•   By car – sit in
Healthy Thanksgiving Food Choices
by MPK November 20th, 2008 | Diet, Nutrition
A week from today, many of us will be enjoying a large turkey dinner. And, as noted in Thanksgiving Tips, there are many ways to avoid overeating on this day. However, there are certain dishes that will be served that are good for you.
Winter squash, such as butternut or acorn, is high in potassium. Of course, if it is mixed with butter and brown sugar, the value of the potassium is negated by the calories and fat. To keep it healthy, steam or bake it. Then mash it, and add a little cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor. The
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Winter squash, such as butternut or acorn, is high in potassium. Of course, if it is mixed with butter and brown sugar, the value of the potassium is negated by the calories and fat. To keep it healthy, steam or bake it. Then mash it, and add a little cinnamon or nutmeg for flavor. The