2% Milk 35% Fat

From the title you say wait that doesnt make sence.  I drink 2% because its only 2% fat.  Well yes its 2% fat but its calculated by weight and not calories.  In general a serving size is about 120 calories with 40 of those being from fat.  Hmm doesn't add up real well does it.  While it certainly is a bit shady I cant say I blame them.  Who wants the task to advertise to try to sell 35%fat! photo credit: markhillary

Product Review: Triple Echinacea Green Tea by Yogi

I'm not a tea drinker, however I do enjoy beverages that refreshes my mind. No we don't get paid to mention products in our posts, seriously give this tea a try, it's minty fresh, smells pleasant and hey, gives you triple the Echinacea. Do you have a favorite healthy drink? Share your tips in the comment area and submit a tip!

Background TV May Delay Infants’ Speech

Background TV May Delay Infants’ Speech.  We all know that a young child’s mind is very impressionable. According to researcher Dimitri Christakis a baby's brain triples in size during the first two years of life.  The new study is showing that for every hour the TV was on the child heard on average 770 less words. More..

Do you take Levemir Insulin (Novo Nordisk)?

Check your supply of insulin to see if you have Levemir insulin from one of the following lots: XZF0036, XZF0037, and XZF0038.

Contact the Novo Nordisk Customer Care Center at 1-800-727-6500 if you have these vials

Power Combo: Tomatoes & Avocados

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and carotenoid, they reduces cancer risk and cardiovascular disease. Lycopene in tomato is better absorbed when some fat is present (eg: Avocados) it also helps absorption of another carotenoid called lutein you can sprinkle walnuts, unsalted pistachios over your salad as well. photo credit: timlewisnm

Exercise Improves Mood Upto 12 Hours

A study done by University of Vermont shows exercise can improve mood up to 12 hours.  We live in such a fast paced world taking time to exercise is important for more than just physical health but also for mental health.  Just 20 minutes at a modern intensity may make the day more pleasurable for you and those around you.  More.. photo credit: joaquinuy

Stress, Take it Down a Notch

It seems like the more "time saving" devices we come up with the more we try to cram into our day.  Stress is very similar to pulling on a rubber band, adventually its gonna snap and its gonna hurt.  However sometimes its just taking some time for ourselves and creating some solid mechanisms to cope that protect us from that "snap" of stress.  Exercise can be a key in keeping cortisol a stress hormone in the body down, so that is certainly a powerful method but some times we need more.  Maybe we need to start viewing that Bubble bath not as much as a luxury but as a necessity to our mental and emotional health.  What healthy methods do you use to cope with stress? 
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