LIFESTYLE
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From the Editor’s Desk: Fight Panic Attacks
The room suddenly starts to spin, your stomach hits the floor, and your heart is racing at an accelerated pace. You can’t focus your eyes and your breathing becomes heavy and uncomfortable.
You start to believe you won’t be able to inhale deeply agai...more
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Why it is important to find time to exercise
I don’t know about you chicks but college life is pretty stressful and hectic for me. My week seems to be work, school, work, school, work, work, sleep, repeat and it’s so hard to fit much else into my schedule.
The problem is, because there is so...more
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Food for fitness: Great Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
Spicy Mexican cuisine, a plethora of dips, and the classic baked potato all seem to taste better crowned with a dollop of sterling white sour cream.
With its generally mild flavor and consistently rich, thick texture, sour cream is made when pasteurized ...more
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Run Like a Girl: Endurance Racing
Endurance racing can be intimidating but once you make the leap, the amount of support and encouragement that comes from the community is infectious. Not surprisingly, many of the races for women benefit a female-targeted charity or cause. Here are some g...more
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Food for Fitness: Eat Those Dark Leafy Greens
My fiancé and I have recently decided to improve our diets. By this I mean a serious cut back on calories, saturated fats, and excess carbs. Heading into our third week at this attempt, I would say that we are doing quite well.
I would be lying if I sai...more
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Michelle Obama combats Obesity with Let’s Move
On February 9, first lady Michelle Obama spoke out against childhood obesity and introduced her new plan of action called Let’s Move. The goal of this nationwide campaign is to solve the issues surrounding the epidemic of obesity within this generation ...more
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Got Milk? Shawn Johnson does
Gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson is the latest milk-drinking celeb to don the famous Milk Mustache to inspire teens to ‘Drink Milk for a Change.’
Shawn joins the ranks of more than 290 other athletes, actors, models and musicians who have lent thei...more
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Food for Fitness: Finding peace with your body
If there has been a fad diet hit mainstream fitness news in the last six years, I have probably tried it. Everything from the Atkins diet to the South Beach Diet and the 48-hour flush to whatever else you can think of, I have probably subjected my body t...more
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What’s up with the cupcake craze?
If the Muffin Man really does live on Drury Lane, he has some stiff competition just around the corner. I recently discovered this rivalry as I was strolling through trendy Covent Garden, London in search of a quaint British café for High Tea. What I ...more
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Another shoe review: MBT
Guest Post by Shelley Miles
I have been an MBT shoe fan for years, but my last pair was worn beyond repair and I was MBT-less for the last year. So you can imagine my joy when I recently received a new pair of MBT M.Walks.
MBT stands for Masai Baref...more
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Pretty in Pink’s Duckie inspires current trends
“You know, this is a very volcanic ensemble you’re wearing.” This quote, spoken by Jon Cryer in the 80’s cult classic Pretty in Pink, was in referencing to his best friend and dear love, Andi. But now, he should be looking in the mirror and saying...more
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Shoe Review: MBT the Anti-Shoe
I’ve always loved sports. I would play basketball on the driveway with my brothers Jim and John. I would hit baseballs with them – and am still proud of the day I sailed one clear over the top of our 100 year old 2-story house. I would postpone ...more
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Cancer Warrior: The Return
(Guest Blog by Mel Majoros, a breast cancer survivor and avid hockey player)
Most people don’t understand why I play hockey. It is mostly a guys sport. When I tell people I play they just give me “that look” you know the one, oh right YOU play h...more
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A Chick’s Guide to living with Exercise-Induced Asthma
I was ten years old when it first happened.
One afternoon, my family decided to tackle the biggest, baddest hills in our town by way of bicycle. Halfway up Brams Hill, the most unforgiving of the gnarly ascents, my breathing became so labored that I had ...more
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Exclusive workout with Olympic hopeful Lindsey Vonn
We’re kicking our Olympic coverage into high gear and will be profiling all of the winter sports and athletes you need to know about.
One of athletes to watch is ski racer Lindsey Vonn who is a favorite on and off the slopes. She’s a back-to-back Wor...more
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Scents to Smell for in 2010: A Guide to What’s Next
Scientists and psychologists say scent is the sense that triggers the most memories in one’s mind. There is a French bakery on the main street in my hometown, and the scent of their freshly baked croissants in the morning is one I can still distinctly d...more
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The Truth About Trans Fat Oils: How Much Are You Consuming?
Starting yesterday, California restaurants are strictly banned from cooking with trans fat oils. The bill, which was signed in 2008 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, gave restaurants in California a year’s notice to phase out any usage of trans fat oils. B...more
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Weighing in on the New Year
So you’re a resolutionist. You’ve resolved to eat right this year and get regular exercise, right? Slimming down and getting healthier are common New Year’s resolutions, but following through on the commitment is an uncommon accomplishment.
There ...more
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