Beat the Running Blahs
Posted February 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health
Sometimes, it feels like nothing could be more rewarding than a long run in the fresh spring air. Your legs are weightless, the day is windless, and the minutes seem to fly by.
But what about those other days? You know,…
The “It” List For Items That Benefit Breast Cancer Research
Posted October 17, 2008 at 12:02 AM by Hariz Siddiqui
Section: Her Health, Her News
Washington Woman Magazine has compiled a list of products that donate a portion of proceeds to breast cancer research.
Alcohol, Athletes & Pressure to Drink
Posted October 15, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Alexandra Haller
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Workout Fuel
The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist, Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD.
Ask any coach or college athletic director, and you’ll hear concern about alcohol and athletes. Rightfully so. Alcohol and athletics is a dangerous duo, associated with negative…
Ankle Sprains 101
Posted July 20, 2008 at 10:55 AM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health, Injury & Rehab
Ankle sprains are common injuries. For most of us, they seem to occur at the most unlikely moments, like when we’re walking across the grass, or on uneven pavement. Outdoor activities increase the risk of developing sprains and strains, such as running in the sand, or mowing the lawn, but…
Tip for Today: Treating a Jellyfish Sting
Posted July 16, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
With summer comes trips to the beach. Trips to the beach mean lots of sun and swimming…and sometimes jellyfish stings. How can you take the pain out of a sting if you…
Tip for Today: How “resistant” is water-resistant suncreen?
Posted July 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
Water resistant sunscreen protects your skin for 40 minutes of sun exposure. Waterproof sunscreen protects it for 80 minutes. If you are planning on spending all day at the beach or…
“Prudent Diet” Reduces Risk of Death
Posted July 6, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition
Adherence to a “prudent diet”, rich in whole grains, fruits, legumes, fish, vegetables and poultry has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and overall mortality in women, according to…
Tip for Today: Do You Know Your Sun Facts?
Posted July 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
Did you know children receive about 80% of their lifetime sun exposure by the time they are 18? So, it comes as no surprise that experts now believe that protecting your skin…
More Women Experience Problems Sleeping
Posted July 4, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health
It’s no secret that women are the worst when it comes to ignoring fatigue. It’s estimated that over 80% of women experience insomnia because of premenstrual syndrome. Compared to men, twice as…
Tip for Today: Liquid Calories
Posted July 3, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control
When most people are thinking of cutting back on calories, they mainly look to reduce the amount of FOOD they’re putting in their mouths. But what about liquid calories? Simple changes, like…
Tip for Today: How Many Calories Do You Need?
Posted July 2, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control
This equation is designed to help you figure out how many calories your body needs to function on a day to day basis.
Body weight (in pounds) x 15 +…
Point - Counter Point: Airlines Charging by Weight
Posted June 27, 2008 at 12:01 PM by Martinique Haller
Section: Her Health, Body Image, Her News
The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Martinique Haller argues that there is no way this can…
Point - Counter Point: Airlines Charging by Weight
Posted June 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Story, Her News
The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Lindsay Hutton sides with their airlines and frames the idea…
Tip for Today: Fiber, Fiber, Fiber
Posted June 25, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating
You probably know the benefits of fiber by now, the most common one being to keep constipation to a minimum, but did you know it can also help reduce the risk of…
Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
Posted June 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating
According to studies, women who eat a high glycemic index (GI) diet are especially susceptible to the development of type 2 diabetes. A newer study also shows that high GI and glycemic…
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