Laura Turner
Avian Flu: Are We All Sitting Ducks?
Unless youve been living under a rock for the last few months, youve heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted hes been doing outside reading on the Flus origin. What does it all mean?
Date Posted: January 24, 2006
Double Whammy: Prevent Cancer and Lose Weight in One Fell Swoop!
Today, I've learned some great news and Im shouting it from the rooftops! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! According to new research, you can prevent cancer and lose weight: both at the same time! Whats more? Its easy!
Date Posted: December 16, 2004
Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness
If you*re like me, the holidays always have a way of sneaking in. And - like an unexpected visitor who shows up the week I havent cleaned my home - Im caught in a frenzy, desperate to scrape up the tumbleweeds of cat fur and make the...
Date Posted: December 01, 2004
Why Drug Companies are Naughty and 5 Remedies to Cure the Symptoms
With the hum of the election campaign and the debate of big business, versus human interest, I decided to do a bit of muckraking into the art and science of the recent removal of Mercks Vioxx.
Date Posted: November 04, 2004
Carbohydrates: Why Size Matters
If I collected a dime for each time Ive seen or heard the word carbohydrate - or picked up a book on the subject, for that matter - Id be a wealthy woman.
Date Posted: October 21, 2004
Shape Up! 4-Alternative Weight Loss Solutions
I am embarrassed to admit how many different commercial weight loss programs Ive tried. I dont know about you, but after a while I grow tired of talking heads touting empty promises.
Date Posted: August 24, 2004
Think Positive: Using Affirmations to Create Health, Wealth and Beauty
Youve heard the buzzwords: Attitude is everything! Change your perspective! Have a positive outlook! But, can these words really change our future? And if so, how? In my childhood and adolescence, I was skeptical.
Date Posted: July 28, 2004
Fitness Focus: Overcoming Obstacles
If youre like me, the quest to be in shape, manage weight and overall well-being, at times, feels overwhelming. And, as if the quest to be fit isnt hard enough, theres often other obstacles to overcome: health issues, time...
Date Posted: February 09, 2004
Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!
If your diet is making you a humbug this season, theres some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you!
Date Posted: December 04, 2003
Working Smart: 4-Easy Ways to Get Fit, Faster!
Lets face it, getting and staying in shape can be a costly investment. And, if youre not careful, its greatest cost is the one commodity you could use the most of: time (keeping monetary costs in check is another volume, entirely).
Date Posted: September 01, 2003
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