October 19, 2015 The Graduation Smile That Will Make You Money! In a study published in the Journal of Economic Psychology, University of California researchers found that more attractive people make more money ... significantly more to the tune of an average of 12 percent. The study also reported that attractive people are consistently judged and treated more positively, and the results show that 39 percent of attractive men and women were judged to be helpful, compared to 16 percent of middle attractive people, and only 6 percent of unattractive people. On a job interview, an attractive person was consistently hired more than a less attractive person and generally considered to be a better "team player."
October 19, 2015 Plaintains, and Pomegranates, and Persimmons, Oh My! So what do these three p's have in common? This is the most wonderful time of the year to enjoy them!
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Don't Be Sidelined By Exercise-Induced Asthma! As we approach the Olympic Games in Beijing, China this week is time to take note if you find yourself "breathing heavy" during or after exercise.This may a sign of more than just good aerobic activity.Exercise-associated asthma can be the culprit; in many cases you may not realize you have this form of intermittent asthma.Symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing during or shortly after exercise are commonly seen.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Meatloaf) Everyone's mom seems to have a recipe for meatloaf. But when a typical serving has around 500 calories and 35 grams of fat, I decided it was time for me to come up with a healthier version of this comfort food to serve my kids. My meatloaf is so moist - and no one notices it is made from lean ground beef. And by making this substitution you save about 200 calories and 15 grams of fat. I think my mom would approve!
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Meal Makeover (Chicken with Asparagus and Cashews) This chicken dish offers a fresh, satisfying meal that keeps within a low-fat definition (only 8 grams of fat per serving). It's perfect when you're short on time and lower in calories than anything you'll find on your Chinese takeout menu. A typical almond cashew chicken dish from your local Chinese restaurant can pack as many as 850 calories and 33 grams of fat! What a difference! For variety, feel free to substitute green beans for the asparagus, and pistachio nuts for the cashews.
October 19, 2015 Tanya's Tasty Tips: Java Drive Stopping at Starbucks for a morning Latte? Need that afternoon Ice Cappuccino to get you through the day? Whether you realize it or not, those early-morning and mid afternoon caffeine boosters may be adding on lots of extra calories and fat to your diet that are causing your waistline to expand. The good news is, you don't have to cut out all of your favorite coffee drinks. Here's a list of the best and worst options to satisfy your caffeine needs. Tanya's Tips_ 1) Ask for skim milk.Nonfat milk has zero grams of fat and 80 calories per cup compared to 5 grams of fat and 120 calories in reduced fat milk. A lot of coffee houses use whole milk if you don't request differently, adding 150 calories and 8 grams of fat.
October 19, 2015 Dr. Gerry's A-List Advice for Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Smile Entering the final countdown for one of the biggest days in any bride's life can often bring the kind of stress that can take its toll, not to mention the biggest A-List wedding of the year - the marriage of Chelsea Clinton to Marc Mezvinsky, which has the media swarming like 'bees to honey' for any bit of information or glimpse of wedding planning activity. While the reality show, Bridezillas, comes to mind as a caricature of the stress of marital planning, the truth is that the emotional stress for any bride during this period can cause her to binge on junk food, starve herself, not sleep, and reach a point of emotional exhaustion.
October 19, 2015 After Grim Diagnosis, Parents Turn to Internet, Social Networks When Julie Leach's unborn baby was diagnosed with rare condition and doctors said the baby might not make it to its first birthday, she turned to the Internet to find answers
October 19, 2015 A Possible Cure for Age-Related Muscle Loss? New research released Tuesday by doctors at Columbia University Medical Center may have found a novel new way to prevent age-related muscle weakness. Dr. Andrew Marks has been targeting something called the “ryanodine receptor” in muscle cells
October 19, 2015 Allergy Alert: Summer Allergies Got You Sneezing? Take A Look At What You're Eating! Summer allergies and oral allergy syndrome