Posts by Month: February, 2010

Proper Fitting Shoes

Be kind to your feet is a mantra that you should remember and live by.  Whether too big or too ...

Memory Muscles

Every day we deposit millions of bits of data into our short- and long-term memory banks.  As w...

Scams

With the economy the way it is today, it’s no wonder people are looking for a way to earn addition...

Honey Creek Country Golf Club

Honey Creek Golf Country Club is located at 635 Clubhouse Dr. SE at Conyers, Georgia. The greens wer...

Emotions of Aging Part II

With regard to the quiz “Emotions of Aging” if you recognized some or all of these feelings interw...

Emotions of Aging

This quiz is not to test you, but to make you aware of your own emotions regarding your own emotio...

Isometrics Benefits

Isometric exercises have the potential to greatly improve ones health. Also, these kinds of exercise...

Addiction Is a Disorder

Frequent drug use creates a pathological condition, addiction.  Addiction is a disorder that ...

Emotions of Caregiver

The pain of emotional conflict when caring for aging parents is very overwhelming at times.  ...

Popular Mystery Novels

Reading is a great pastime for people of all ages, and a really good mystery novel will keep you on ...

Daily Exercise Important for Senior Citizens

Daily exercise is important for all but more so for seniors. Daily exercises for seniors help with...

Household Words

Metaphors furnished with common household objects are figures of speech that we live with everyday...

Floral Arrangements

Creating your own floral arrangements doesn't have to be difficult if you follow a few of the design...

Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism

Alcohol abuse and alcoholism are not the same.  A person can abuse alcohol without being an a...

Trivia Time

1.      What is the native language of English playwright Tom Stoppard, a...

Favorite Country Singers

There are several candidates for the favorite country singers of all time, starting with Hank Willia...

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer forms in the tissues of the breasts, usually the ducts and lobules.  Breast can...

Minnesota - The 32nd State (The Development)

In 1860, Minnesota was the first state to volunteer troops to the Union army in the Civil War. ...

Mowing Your Lawn

Grass grows best if no more than one-third of its height is removed at any one time. For most lawns,...

Seniors Walk It Off

Walking is one of the best exercises for anyone and especially for seniors. Walking can be done in...

Minnesota - The 32nd State (the Beginning)

French fur traders were the first Europeans to come to Minnesota.  They arrived from Canada in ...

Hippos and Hippo Bread

The name hippotamus comes from two Greek words "hippos," meaning horse and "potamus" meaning river.&...

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease defined as low bone mass and loss of bone tissue that leads to weak and ...

California - the 31st State (The Development)

  Although California was still remote from the rest of the United States, the arrival of the ...

Hand-Made Clothing

Do you like unique clothing for yourself or to give as a gift? The internet has vast opportunities t...

Diabetes & Seniors

The fastest growing population in the United States is our senior citizens.  The number of di...

California 0 The 31st State (The Beginning)

  The first European to enter California was Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who ...

Top 20 County Music Videos

I watched the top 20 video countdown on GAC.  This is a countdown of the videos that the fans v...

Top 20 County Music Videos

I watched the top 20 video countdown on GAC.  This is a countdown of the videos that the fans v...

Stroke Symptoms

A stroke is a disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain.&nb...

Aerobic System

The aerobic system takes over the task of supplying energy to the muscles when exercise is sustain...

Menu Bar

A menu bar is the horizontal bar that is along the top of your computer. These menu bars hold many d...

Seniors & Exercise

You, as a senior, probably do low impact exercises everyday and just don't realize it. Many of you...

Anaerobic Systems

Anaerobic systems can deliver energy very quickly; thus they provide the power needed for short burs...

Professional Tennis Competitions

The Australian Open is early in January in Melbourne. It has a summer carnival atmosphere earning it...

Heart Attack Symptoms

Some heart attacks are sudden and intense with no warning signs or symptoms, but there is no doubt t...

Different Types of Exercise

There are two main types of exercise – anaerobic and aerobic.  Because they utilize different...

Pet Supplies

Pet food is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make for your pet. You would be shocked ...

Communities Designed for Seniors

Some senior citizens would never contemplate the idea of selling their home and moving somewhere e...

Exercise to Improve Health

People with lung disorders such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma, have limited toleranc...

The Blues

Blues music often deals with personal adversity. However, the music itself is not about self-pity. T...

B Vitamin Group

Scientists have proven that B vitamins are essential nutrients for growth, development, and other ...

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is the result of a failure of the body to produce or use the hormone insulin in ...

Authentic Designer Purses

If you love designer handbags and purses, but don't love the sky-high prices, there are ways to sati...

Hypotension

  Low blood pressure, hypotension, is pressure so low it causes symptoms or signs due to the l...

Obesity

There is overwhelming evidence that obesity is a contributing cause to a number of common disorders,...

Yoga & Pilates

If you are interested in taking a Yoga or Pilates class, there are a few differences in the exercise...

Abuse of Elderly Citizens

    The number of elderly people that are abused or neglected in their own homes, in rel...

Senior Citizens with Bipolar Disorder

  Bipolar Disorder is defined as a disease thought to be caused by changes in the chemistry ...

Loss of Bone Density

Loss of bone density is a major problem in our society, especially in a person with osteoporosis. Bo...

Pets for Your Health

  Are you a senior citizen who lives alone? Depressed a lot of the time? Don’t know what to ...

Meal Planning for Senior Citizens

Planning a good, nutritious meal for the family will probably include foods that are also good for t...

New Jersey Interests

If you enjoy gambling, then Atlantic City, New Jersey is a fascinating destination. The city is full...

Depression or Dementia

It is never wise to assume that a loss of mental sharpness is just a normal sign of old age. It coul...

Treatment for Depression

Depression treatment is just as effective for elderly adults as it is for younger people. Therapy, s...

Lebron James Leaving?

Since his first round, first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, Lebron James has been an essential ...

Tips for Seniors with Depression

If you are depressed, you may not want to do anything or see anybody. But isolation and inactivity o...

Daily Exercise

Want to live healthier? Start by adding exercise to your diet. It has been proven that daily exercis...

Hello Dolley

A couple of days ago I wrote about my friend who is a fine chef and has a flair for entertaining. Th...

Helping Those with Depression

Depression interferes with a person's ability to seek help, draining energy and self-esteem. For dep...

Getting Through the Tough Times

It is believed that marriage and close relationships enhance our over all well-being; thus creating ...

Photo Printers

Great photo printers can be bought at stores or online sites that sell electronic equipment. Prior t...

Socially Active Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are stereotyped as having little or no social life outside their homes.  This i...

Grumpy Seniors

Senior citizens are often stereotyped as being grumpy old men and women.  Older adults report b...

On-Line Dating

At a young age, primarily in the teen years, many people start to take an interest in dating. Tradit...

Learn How To Break Your Fall

New research suggests that senior citizens can reduce their risk of hip fracture by nearly 70 perc...

Mentally Sharp Seniors

Keeping a sharp mental edge as we get older may not be as hard as we think.  More and more yo...

Dustin Pedroia

As you already may know Dustin Pedroia is my favorite player because of the way he plays the game. D...

Senior Citizens Think Positive

A recent study from Duke University Medical Center (released in January issue of Psychology Toda...

Healthy Diets

Eating a healthy diet is one of the best ways to take care of our bodies. This does not mean we need...

Couger Hunters

I was talking about to a friend of mine the other night and she had an interesting little story to t...

Alternatives to Traditional Medical Care

Complimentary and Alternative Medicine is defined as a group of diverse medical and health care syst...

Raw Versus Cooked

You would think that raw vegetables are more nutritious than cooked vegetables.  But that is no...

"The Scarpetta Factor"

"The Scarpetta Factor" is the seventeenth in a series about Kay Scarpetta.  Even though she has...

Preventing Disease with Exercise

Regular exercise not only provides many general health benefits but also helps prevent or relieve a ...

Trade Binging for Slurping

That sudden need for chocolate chip cookies that hits you on those freezing days is not just psychol...

Amino Acids

This is the dictionary definition of Amino acids: “Amino acids occur naturally in plant and animal t...

Banish Winter Blues

When days are shorter, so is your brain’s supply of serotonin, the feel-good chemical.  That “b...

Improve Your Immune System

Eat oily fish and almonds to keep your skin soft.  Low temperatures outside and the heat from...

Banana Cream Pie

Banana Cream pie is almost as American as apple pie! But given the special problems of transporting ...

Boost Your Immune System

The weather outside might be frightful, but what you eat should not be.  Especially since resea...

Walking Does a Body Good

Research shows that just 30 minutes of walking three or more times a week can lower blood pressure.&...

Penguins

Penguins are superbly adapted to an aquatic life. Their vestigial wings have become flippers, useles...

Proteins Versus Carbohydrates

Dieters were once encouraged to make their meals high in protein rather than carbohydrates, and many...

Health Fact Snippets

Moral crusade.  During the 19th century, a crusade against refined wheat flour was led by the...

Meals in a Snap

It is a big challenge to make complete and healthy meals in a snap. If one can plan ahead and work a...

Daily Bread

There are a number of ways that you can add more complex-carbohydrate foods to your diet while cut...

Changes for the Worse

In affluent societies, the most dramatic dietary change in the past 100 years has been the switch ...

Valentine Memories

Valentines Day for many people bring back some joyful and sad memories. For a lot of us older people...

Is Sugar Bad for Health?

Sugar has been accused of contributing to many diseases and disorders, including diabetes, heart d...

Energy Foods

Although starchy and sweet foods look and taste different, all are made primarily of the same buil...

Movie Stamps & Postcards

Stamps and postcards have been a large part of our history. Both stamps and postcards have had sever...

Meeting Dietary Needs

With all the health benefits, it is little wonder that vegetarianism is on the rise.  But you...

Other Health Benefits of Vegetarianism

Vegetarian dies may also confer some protection against colon cancer, and much more research is bein...

Cyber Monday Sales

Towards the end of Cyber Monday, stores were reporting an 11% increase in sales. Last year, Cyber Mo...

The Atkins Diet

Officially called the Atkins Nutritional Approach, is a low-carbohydrate diet that was created by Dr...

Myrtle Beach Golf Vacations

While looking for Myrtle Beach Golf packages, I found this site that allows you to book tee times, h...

The Health Benefits of Vegetarianism

In the United States over 12.4 million people (over 5 percent of the population) call themselves v...

Vegetarianism

  Vegetarianism is no longer viewed as just for eccentrics, a meatless diet is growing ever mo...

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Many times in my travels when I have told people that I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa., they still had t...

Deficiency in Vitamin D

  It is believed that colder temperatures equal higher blood pressure readings, and could poss...

Successful Exercise

The old familiar saying of “no pain – no gain” is absolutely incorrect.  To get the most out ...

California Tomatoes

California tomatoes are big business. Last year they grew 95 percent of tomatoes for processing in t...

Regular Exercise

For people who need the discipline of a formal exercise program or simply like the idea of exercis...

Exercise Routines

Vigorous exercise is not the only way to keep healthy.  Research shows that just 30 minutes e...

Modern Warfare 2

Special Ops on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most fun and challenging portions of this...

Origin of Alexander Technique

A professional orator, Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869 – 1955), found his career was in jeopard...

Assess Your Fitness

If you can stretch and bend your body easily, you will be much more resilient to the normal stress...

Vaccinations for Children

Choosing to vaccinate or not to vaccinate can be a difficult decision for parents. There are many be...

The Alexander Technique At Home

To learn the Alexander Technique properly it is necessary to take lessons from a trained teacher, ...

What the Alexander Teachers Do

Once you are standing as straight as you can, your teacher will correct your stance by altering th...

Richard Petty

Born in Level Cross, North Carolina on July 2, 1937, Richard Petty, the man who would be known as “T...

Alexander Technique

Bad posture can become an ingrained habit and may lead to back pain.  The Alexander Technique h...

Wisconsin - the 30th State (The Development)

  Wisconsin’s farmland proved to be bountiful, but getting crops to market was a problem. Much...

Unwind From Stress

I have a question for all the game lovers out in the world and especially the ones who work in the e...

Wisconsin - The 30th State (The Beginning)

  The first explorer to visit Wisconsin was Frenchman Jean Nicolet, who arrived in Green Bay i...

Iowa - The 29th State (The Development)

  Attracted by affordable land, thousands of pioneers streamed into Iowa once statehood was ac...

Scene Photography

There are three styles of scene photography, which is also known as landscape photography. Impressio...

Iowa - The 29th State (The Beginning)

  In 1673, Louis Jolliet, a French-Canadian explorer, and Father Jacques Marquette, a French J...

Symptoms of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s disease can only be diagnosed by your physician after other possible causes have been ru...

Standing Stone State Park

In northcentral Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau covering about 11,000 acres is Standing Stone St...

The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe Here’s a new game for you to try.  Put on your thinking cap, keep the news under ...

High Blood Pressure

Primary Hypertension also known as High Blood Pressure can result from a variety of causes.  Fo...

Dessert Hamentash

The Jewish people have a holiday that they celebrate on March 15. This is a celebration of their fre...

Seniors and Depression

The difficult changes that many elderly individuals face can lead to depression.  Experiencing ...

Assisted Living

Assisted living facilities are something that have only recently become viable, so to speak. Before ...

American Idol's Future

The program American Idol first debuted in the summer of 2002 and has held the number one spot in th...

Vertigo

Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving or spinning. It differs from feeling d...

Omega-3

It has been reported that seniors who have a diet that includes eating more fish, which contain omeg...

Fireplace Woodwork

There is nothing more beautiful in a room than an attractive fireplace. When a fireplace is trimmed ...

Inner Ear Problems

One of the leading concerns for people over sixty is falling.  Balance in walking and standing ...

Vitamins & Minerals

As we grow older it is important that we eat well and use good supplements. As we age our bodies cha...

Palestinian Refugees

Professor Nitza Nachmias of the Jewish-Arab Center in Haifa University says that if it wasn’t for UN...

Sodium Intake

Senior citizens are in a category for a lower daily consumption of sodium and they may not be aware ...

Physically Fit Seniors

Senior citizens who exercise may live longer, healthier, happier lives.  Physical activity is a...

Housing Market

Is this Housing Market ever going to turn around? I certianly hope so. I have started to see houses ...

Alzheimer's or Dementia??

An occasional loss or lapse of memory is normal and very common at every age and stage of life, part...

Personality Changes

Our personality traits are set by the time of adolescence and usually do not change after that. ...

Isometrics and Your Health

Isometric exercises have the potential to greatly improve ones health. Also, these kinds of exercise...

Heartfelt Words

In the English language, the heart is often used to denote the seat of passion, compassion, courage,...

The Care Giver

When you find yourself in the middle of a role change, where you become the care-giver to an elderly...

Gardening Pleasure

Gardening is a hobby that many people love to engage in during the growing seasons. There are also m...

Retirement and Technology for Seniors

Does retirement bring about declining health?  No.  At least it shouldn’t, unless a person...

Slowing Down Doesn't Mean STOP

The statement Most older people are physically weak and in poor health, from the Aging Awareness Tes...

Today's Medical Costs

During my chemo treatments, I take five days off  of work to recover.  This allows me to r...

Diminished Learning with Age??

The statement from the Aging Awareness Test: After the age of sixty-five the ability to learn is gre...

Myths and Realities of Aging

The first statement of the aging awareness test; Senility or senile dementia is a normal part of bod...

Coupons Save You Money

When you go to the grocery store, it would be nice if you had some coupons to take with you. The siz...

Aging: Another Word for Growing Up

How much do you know about “growing old”?  Even if we don’t want to know or learn about aging, ...

Limber Your Mind

Limbering your mind should be done after you have been up, ate breakfast, and prepared yourself for ...

Mural's for Your Walls

Beautiful wallpaper is boring until an artist with chalk draws a mural customized to your specificat...

Mental Warm Up

A physical workout requires a 5 – 10 minute stretching period to get your body ready to perform more...

The How, When & Where for Mental Workouts

You may be asking yourself “How do I perform mental workouts?”  Here are some answers to that q...

Grief Counseling for Family

Once you have lost someone who you are close to in your lifetime you will have a period of time that...

Mental Aerobics

The most magnificent piece of machinery created to date is the human mind.  But the full potent...

Your Estate

Loved ones that pass away leave behind family and friends that experience various emotions, and some...

Decorate Your Yard

New Year's, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, ...

Relaxation Techniques for Insomnia

-          Learn and practice relaxation techniques.&nb...

Steps to Help with Insomnia

-          Turn off your mind.  Keep yourself from...

Steve Stricker

American professional golfer Steven Charles Stricker was born in Edgerton, Wisconsin in 1967. He gra...

Help for Insomnia

-          Examine your work schedule.  Research h...

Tips for Insomnia

-          Don’t turn your bed into an office or a den....

Bridgette Tatum

During Bridgette’s shift at a local motel, a disgruntled customer took a razorblade to her face, for...

Plan Ahead for Tomorrow's Activities

Set aside some “quiet time” before bed.  Some people are so busy that when they lie down to go ...

How Much Sleep Do You Need?

Don’t waste your time in bed.  As you grow older, your body needs less sleep.  Most newbor...

Motivation

You may have been born without the ability to motivate people; however, you can learn to be a great ...

A Rigid Sleep Schedule for Insomnia

  Set a rigid sleep schedule seven days a week.  Sleep is an unavoidable interval in the ...

Insomnia

Millions of people suffer from insomnia.  Insomnia ranks right behind the common cold, stomach ...

Selfnessness

Selflessness denotes how we react to situations, considering people in need without wondering what t...

Trivia Time

Here are some more fun facts for you to pull out of the memory banks.   1.   &...

How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion

-          Drink like a baby.  Pedialyte and other...

Animal Treatment

Ethical treatment of animals, or animal rights, is a philosophical belief that animals are living cr...

Tips to Avoid Heat Exhaustion

  -          Avoid caffeine.  Like alcohol, ...

Heat Exhaustion - What To Do

-          Get out of the sun.  This is as critica...

NCIC Gibbs

Leroy Jethro Gibbs is a fictional character from NCIS television series on CBS at 8 p.m. on Tuesday ...

Heat Exhaustion

Each summer with everything from garden hoes to golf clubs in hand, the same people who are cautious...

Fish Tips

Whitefish has a delicate troutlike flavor that calls for subtle seasonings such as lemon, parsley, a...

Decorate Your Home with Antiques

There are many ways one can use to decorate a house and a great and very popular way is to use Ameri...

Texas - The 28th State (The Development)

  As the state struggled to recover during Reconstruction, ranching became an important indust...

Texas - The 28th State (The Beginning)

The Spanish were the first Europeans to explore and claim Texas when they landed on the Texas coast ...

Bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea comes from the coast of Brazil.  French botanist Philbert Commerson discovere...

Florida - The 27th State (The Development)

  Florida abolished slavery after the Civil War and was readmitted to statehood in 1868. ...

Florida - The 27th State (The Beginning)

  While searching for gold in 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon became the first European t...

What's It Worth??

Have you ever looked through the coins you got back from a purchase, from a yard sale, or even found...

Gout - An Alternate Route

Although there is no hard scientific evidence that cherries help relieve gout, many people find them...

Coping With Gout

  Some tips to help you cope with gout: -        &nbs...

Vonn Reveals Injury

American skiier Lindsey Vonn, the queen of the slopes, told the "Today Show" that she suffered a dee...

Gout - What You Can Do

Limit other purine-containg foods.  Foods that may contribute to gout have a moderate amount of...

Easing the Pain of Gout

During an acute attack, keep the affected joint elevated and at rest.  You will probably have l...

The Cost of Divorce

The cost of a divorce can be as little as $249, and much more depending on how many assets you have....

Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that strikes out of the blue.  Its excruciating, throbbing pain oft...

Food Poisoning - Prevent It

More tips to help avoid food poisoning in your own home. -       ...

Isometrics

Have you ever felt anxious while waiting in traffic, waiting for an accident to clear, or just drivi...

How To Avoid Food Poisoning

You can’t always blame the diner across town for your stomach problems.  The truth is, many cas...

Earwax

Earwax build up is a common problem with a lot of people.  Earwax that has formed a hard little...

Fishing Essential

One of America's favorite pastimes is fishing. It is a great way to be one with nature or to spend t...

Ease The Symptoms of Ear Infections

Here are some ideas to help ease the symptoms and pain of an ear infection. -   &nbs...

Ear Infections

Children get middle ear infections for several reasons.  Their Eustachian tubes, the canals tha...

Gardening

The main tenet of eco-friendly gardening is to eliminate the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides,...

Dry Hair Tips

*Go heavy on the mayo.  Mayonnaise makes an excellent conditioner.  Leave the oily white g...

Solutions for Dry Hair

The average human head has 150,000 hairs, and, conformists that they are, when one is dry, they are ...

Abundance

The purpose of my website is to explore new ways to enjoy the abundance and riches of the universe t...

Cholesterol - An Alternate Route

The following substances may help combat high cholesterol.  Although they have not undergone ex...

Exercies For The Back

Here are a few more doctor-recommended exercises that you can do for relief of back pain.  Reme...

Champagne

Champagne is the quintessential celebratory drink. It is used for toasts and enjoyed at weddings, pa...

Exercise That Backache Away

Exercise may be the last thing you like to think about when your back is aching, but specialists say...

What To Do For Hemorrhoids

Treating a hemorrhoid attack and preventing one require different approaches.  Bran, for instan...

Kart Racing

One of the favorite past times and fun things to do is to take you and your friends and family gokar...

Hemorrhoids - A Pain...

It is doubtful that anyone has died of hemorrhoids, but somehow, there probably isn’t much consolati...

Grapefruit Juice

Supermarkets sell grapefruit juice in canned and frozen forms, but specialty shops and juice bars ar...

Africa

Africa is a land of over 50 countries, all with a wide diversity of culture, traditions and language...

Whole Grapefruits - What To Look For

Grapefruits that are thin-skinned, round, and heavy for their size should be juicy and flavorful.&nb...

Grapefruit & Your Diet

First came the Grapefruit Diet.  The sequel to that will probably be the Grapefruit Fiber Diet....

A Loss For Words

I am at a loss for words over the earthquake and the devastation that those people are going through...

Cauliflower - What To Look For

When choosing cauliflower, size, weight, and color are the keys.  A good head is firm and compa...

Cauliflower - For Good Health

Sure it is pricey, but nutritionally, cauliflower is worth it.  It is among the vegetables reco...

Mall Walking

We all know that exercise is important for our health but there are times it's hard to fit it into o...

Broccoli - What to Look For

When purchasing broccoli, choose heads of broccoli with small, closed, compact buds and firm stems.&...

Broccoli - So Good For You

Broccoli is the number one anticancer vegetable.  Eating broccoli has been linked to a lower ri...

St. Patrick's Day

There are multiple recordings of how St. Patrick's Day began.  St Patrick's real name was ...

Other Anemias

Too little iron is the most common dietary problem leading to anemia, but it’s hardly the only one.&...

Iron's Enemies

If you are concerned about factors that interfere with your iron nutrition, you will be happy to lea...

Comedy Night with Jack Mayberry

I went out this week to Comedy Night at The Wellness Community in Westlake Village, CA (http://www.t...

Friendly Factors of Iron

One of iron’s best friends is found in plant foods, while another is found in animal foods.  Th...

Forecasting for Iron-Deficiency

Thanks to important advances in laboratory testing, iron deficiency now can be detected before anemi...

Vatican Postal History

The Vatican City is the smallest sovereign state (108.7 acres) to issue its own stamps. The Vatican ...

Conditions That Contribute to Anemia

We’ve known for years that anemia most commonly strikes young children and premenopausal women. ...

Iron Deficiency

The word anemia conjures up thoughts of fatigue and loss of energy.  But although being overly ...

Andre Agassi's Autobiography

In Andre Agassi’s new book “Open: An Autobiography,” published in November 2009, we hear the story o...

Detrimental Affects of Sitting

When you sit for an extended period of time, your body starts to shut down at the metabolic level.&n...

The Sitting Disease

According to recent surveys, it is likely that you spend a stunning 56 hours a week (or more) sittin...

Tennis Shoes of the Pros

Shoes are the foundation of your health. When your shoes don’t fit right, then your stride is off wh...

Bad Habits

For all of us, especially senior citizens, changing behaviors and getting rid of the “bad habits” mi...

Senior's Companions

Elderly people want and need the unconditional love that their pets give them, especially those seni...

Koala's On Postcards

For the collector of vintage postcards of animals having a koala is a must. You might get lucky and ...

Prevent Disease With Exercise

  Regular exercise not only provides many general health benefits but also helps prevent or re...

Improve Your Mood With Exercise

As tension and anxiety are released, a state of relaxation follows, leading to a positive sense of w...

Building Small Crafts

There are many crafts that a person can create that make wonderful gifts. A gift is much more person...

Health Risks of Stress

  Continuous high levels of stress hormones in the blood make your heart work harder and keep ...

The Psychological Benefits of Exercise

Regular exercise provides clear psychological benefits, including improvements in self-confidence an...

Zoos

Going to the zoo is a classic family outing. This activity appeals to all ages, requires no special ...

Exercise and Aging

You are never too old to exercise.  A carefully structured exercise program or regimen for olde...

Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise

Regular exercise has a direct effect on your body’s metabolic rate – that is, the amount of energy y...

Fly Fishing

Fly fishing has been around for a long time. Writings from ancient Rome talk about a form of fly fis...

Muscle Changes

Muscle is one of the most elastic of all body tissues.  It is designed to expand to cope with i...

Return to Exercise

As many people age, they find that they steadily gain weight.  Generally, this happens not beca...

Cafe World Decor

Give your restaurant an Asian feel with Cafe World's latest decor update. You can now add Budda stat...

Align Your Body

When people think of good posture, they often imagine the rigid stance of soldiers.  In fact, t...

Spine-Strengthening Exercises

Start your day with 10 repetitions of the following exercises or include them in your regular exerci...

Foreclosure

Today, with the economic crunch and mortgage crisis, many people are having difficulty making their ...

Fight Stress with a Strong Back

Stress makes you mentally and physically tense.  This can quickly lead to back pain and thus mo...

Sit, Lift & Carry Correctly

Slouching in your chair can be just as damaging as failing to stand correctly.  You should sit ...

Gramma's

Granny is one lady who knows the true meaning of soul food. Your granny's house may always smell of ...

Correct Posture

Standing, sitting, and moving correctly are all essential parts of good posture.  Therefore, it...

Stand Tall & Look Good

An important aspect of good posture is balance.  The slightest shift in your body weight produc...

About Flowers

With Valentine's day around the corner alot of us start thinking about flowers.  I love flowers...

Find Your Balance

Getting enough sleep will not be sufficient to counteract stress if at the same time your body is fu...

Relax With a Food Massage

Built-up tension and a poor diet will sometime cause cramps in your feet and legs, which can interfe...

Tony Hillerman Novel "People of Darkness"

"People of Darkness" by Tony Hillerman was published by Harper & Row in 1980. and has sold milli...

How Much Protein is Too Much?

While too little protein is bad, eating too much may also be harmful.  Excess protein, as much ...

How Much Protein is Enough?

The body gains and loses protein every day, for example, simply cutting your nails or your hail will...

Living It Up In Retirement

For most, retirement is that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. After 30 or 40 odd years in the ...

Protein Quality

A food’s protein quality is determined by the amounts of essential amino acids that it contains.&nbs...

Protein Power

Proteins, vital for growth or repair of every cell in the human body, are available in all our foods...

Gettysburg

For those looking for a more historical vacation experience, you'd be hard pressed to find a better ...

Culture Influences on Daily Diet

Many things besides availability and nutritional value affect choices of food.  Some of them ha...

Burnig Calories

Physical activity increases the amount of calories that your body uses.  Although lively and en...

The Late Night War

The late night wars on NBC have dominated the news recently.  The story is usually presented ri...

Choose A Varied Diet

While you sleep, your body is on a mini fast, and blood sugar levels have become low.  A breakf...

Insufficient Nutrients & Minor Health Problems

Eating more of the recommended foods should bring improvements in a few weeks to some minor health p...

Crafts for Children

Many parents would like to get their children interested in the art of sewing and knitting. These ar...

Imbalanced Diet

Feeling tired much of the time or suffering constant minor ailments can have many causes, including ...

Chafing

When something rubs you the wrong way – and leaves a rash – there are several things you can do abou...

Apple Sauce Bread

It's the time of year when baking different kinds of breads for the holidays. There are many recipes...

Bed Wetting

  Bed-wetting can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing for a child.  Thankfully, almost...

More Tips to Help with Athlete's Food

If you assume athlete’s foot will go away on its own accord, you could be in for some big trouble.&n...

Kara DioGuardi

The new American Idol judge has as good a resume as the other judges if not better. As the Vice Pres...

Proper Shoes and Athlete's Feet

Choose the proper shoes.  Avoid both plastic shoes and footwear that has been treated to keep w...

Helpful Hints to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot

Remove dead skin.  When the acute phase of the attack has settled down, you need to remove any ...

Eye Glasses

It is difficult these days to watch TV and not see an ad for eyeglasses which states “Two pairs for ...

Solutions to Get Rid of Athlete's Foot

Medicate your foot.  Now is the time to apply an over-the-counter antifungal medication.  ...

Athlete's Foot - How to Get Rid of It

Athlete’s food can come on suddenly and be accompanied by cracked skin, oozing blisters, and an inte...

Chuck Noll - Pro Football Player

Charles Henry Noll was a professional football player that was born in January of 1932, and lived un...

Athlete's Foot

The myth:  Athlete’s are the only people at risk for athlete’s foot.  Doctor’s have been a...

Michigan - The 26th State (The Development)

Michigan grew rapidly after statehood.  Settlers flooded the state, and by the start of the Civ...

Washington Capitals - Mike Green

Mike Green was born in Calgary, Alberta Canada on October 12, 1985. He had a humble beginning with b...

Michigan - The 26th State (The Beginning)

  French explorers and fur traders were the first Europeans to venture into Michigan in the ea...

Arkansas - The 25th State (The Development)

  Farming regained its importance in the early 20th century.  The forests were cleared fo...