Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category

Brain Food: How to Eat Smart…For Your Brain

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

It's common to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet's dulling effect on the brain. In fact, many studies have shown that counting calories, carbs or fat grams, is truly distracting — to the point that it taxes short-term memory. But how we eat can affect ...

Brain Food: How to Eat Smart…For Your Brain

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

It's common to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet's dulling effect on the brain. In fact, many studies have shown that counting calories, carbs or fat grams, is truly distracting — to the point that it taxes short-term memory. But how we eat can affect ...

Brain Food: How to Eat Smart…For Your Brain

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

It's common to resolve to lose weight, but any sane person dreads a diet's dulling effect on the brain. In fact, many studies have shown that counting calories, carbs or fat grams, is truly distracting — to the point that it taxes short-term memory. But how we eat can affect ...

How Your House Can Make You Sick

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

You're sniffling and wheezing your way through another winter. A run of bad luck with germs? Sure, but it also may be the result of something more insidious. Chemicals found in common home furnishings can cause asthma and flu-like symptoms, and your basement or bathroom may be harboring allergy-inducing mold.

9 Funny (and creative) Fitness Ads [PICS]

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Need more motivation to get in shape this year? These hilarious ad campaigns might help.

My Lasik Eye Surgery (slightly graphic)

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Fascinating video of my Lasik eye surgery, partly set to music.

A Person in Britain is Diagnosed with Diabetes every 3 mins

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has soared by 50 per cent in just a year. An analysis of official figures shows at least 150,000 new cases last year – up from 100,000 in 2007. It represents one new sufferer every three minutes.

Autism United reaches out to John Travolta

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Autism United, a national group representing more than 15,000 parents of children with autism, is reaching out to grieving parents John Travolta and Kelly Preston.Whether their son Jett's death was autism-related or not, Travolta's support would send a powerful message because he is one of the most recognized stars around.

Health Hazard Alert: Head-Banging May Hurt Your Brain

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

It’s bad enough that loud music can potentially harm your hearing. But now it turns out that head-banging, a violent ant rapid form of dancing, can put you at risk for brain injury, whiplash, and even stroke.

Health Hazard Alert: Head-Banging May Hurt Your Brain

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

It’s bad enough that loud music can potentially harm your hearing. But now it turns out that head-banging, a violent ant rapid form of dancing, can put you at risk for brain injury, whiplash, and even stroke.