The ‘good life’ is hidden in the portion size
People want the “good life” and often think it’s found in nice cars, soft chairs, fast computers and plenty of food and snacks. But this kind of life…
Month: August 2022
Seven ways to hammer hay fever
If you are among the one-in-four people who are sensitive to pollens or mold spores, remember these ways to fight mother nature. 1. Stay inside most of…
Here’s how to improve your free throws
The basketball greats make the game look easy, but you know better. You may never get into the NBA, but you can still have a great time on the playground,…
Federal government: Supplements don’t prevent cancer
Over-the-counter supplements are unlikely to protect against cancer, heart disease or overall risk of death, according to new guidelines from the U.S….
Low-fat or full-fat dairy? It’s complicated
Stick to low-fat or fat-free dairy, nutrition guidelines frequently advise, and receive all the nutritional benefits of dairy (like calcium and protein)…
FDA aims to cut nicotine in cigarettes
A proposal from the Food and Drug Administration would require tobacco companies to reduce the nicotine in cigarettes to make them less addictive,…
Fitness gadgets to avoid
The global home fitness equipment market is big business — more than $10 billion in 2020, according to Fortune Business Insights, with years of continued…
Intense exercise may deplete calcium
Intense physical exertion over long periods of time may decrease bone mineral density (BMD), according to researchers at the University of Colorado’s…
Watermelon: The superfood you love
Summer refreshment: Have a sip of watermelon! Forget broccoli and spinach for today — here’s the superfood everyone loves to eat! The juicy pink smile of…
Extra watermelon? Try these refreshing drinks
Is there anything more delicious than late summer watermelon, ripened in the hot sun until juicy and fragrant? Not really, and when you find yourself…