http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:49:14 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B3-Niacin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin B3 is also referred to as Niacin. It is a water soluble vitamin which needs to be ingested daily as it is not stored in the body. Vitamin B3 depends on the synergistic effects of the other B vitamins to function properly and is esse... Vitamins & Minerals Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B3-Niacin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B2-Riboflavin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin B2 is also referred to as Riboflavin. Vitamin B2 is a water soluble vitamin which needs to be ingested daily as it is not stored in the body. Like all B vitamins, Vitamin B2 relies on the synergistic effects of the other B vitamins to work ef... Vitamins & Minerals Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:57:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B2-Riboflavin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B1-Thiamin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin B1 is also referred to as Thiamin. Vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin and relies on the synergistic effects of the other B vitamins to work effectively. Vitamin B1 is especially dependent on Vitamins B6, B9 (Folic acid), and B12. Vitamin B... Vitamins & Minerals Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-B1-Thiamin?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-K?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin where any extra ingested is stored in the liver for future use. Vitamin K1, phylloquinone, is the plant form, and Vitamin K2, menaquinone, is produced in small amounts from K1 by bacteria in the human gut. Vita... Vitamins & Minerals Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:19:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-K?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Healthy-candy-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Although Halloween can be a time for excessive unhealthy candy and treats which are full of artificial ingredients, trans fats, and corn syrup, studies continue to prove that chocolate can offer many health benefits. According to ... Food & Nutrition Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:37:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Healthy-candy-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-E?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin E functions as an antioxidant, helping to protect the body’s cells against the damaging effects of free radicals. When working together with Vitamin C, the two create an even stronger antioxidant effect for the body. Vitamin E is a fat ... Vitamins & Minerals Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:28:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Healthy-living-101-What-is-Vitamin-E?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Healthy-Living-101-What-is-Vitamin-D?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin D can be identified in two forms: plant-based, ergocalciferol (D2) and animal-based, cholecalciferol (D3). Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which means excess is stored in the body’s fat for future use. Vitamin D is essential for prom... Vitamins & Minerals Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:26:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Healthy-Living-101-What-is-Vitamin-D?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Vitamin-C?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin C, also referred to as Ascorbic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body and needs to be ingested on a daily basis. Any excess is excreted from the body during urination. Many mammals can produce Vitamin... Vitamins & Minerals Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:28:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Vitamin-C?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Vitamin-A?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamin A was identified in 1913. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and is also known as and can be referred to as retinol (foods of animal origin) and carotenes (plant pigments of red, orange and yellow). Vitamin A has also been called the "anti-infe... Vitamins & Minerals Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:49:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Vitamin-A?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Vitamins-and-minerals-the-body-needs-for-healthy-living-Overview?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health and living well; however, most people do not know which foods or environmental factors provide the body with which various vitamins and minerals. For the next few weeks, I will be providing my reade... Vitamins & Minerals Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:54:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Vitamins-and-minerals-the-body-needs-for-healthy-living-Overview?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Latisse-The-drug-that-grows-and-thickens-eye-lashes?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Women have been in search of eyelash enhancers throughout the ages. History can trace back to early 4000 B.C. when women used darkening powders to embellish the eye. In more recent history, women glued fake lashes and applied gooe... Supplements & Drugs Illness & Disease Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:26:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Latisse-The-drug-that-grows-and-thickens-eye-lashes?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Allnatural-versus-organic-food?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner All-Natural means that foods are minimally processed and do not include ingredients such as refined sugar, refined flour, milled grains, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, artificial flavorings, or hydrogenated oils. Generally, all-natura... Food & Nutrition Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:02:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Allnatural-versus-organic-food?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d7-Healthy-living-101-What-are-empty-calories?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner An empty calorie is a term used to describe calories found in foods that contain no nutritional value to the diet. For a food to be nutritional, it must contain something the body needs in the form of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino... Food & Nutrition Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:32:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Healthy-living-101-What-are-empty-calories?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner For centuries, apple cider vinegar has had the reputation of being one of the most versatile health foods. It is rich in enzymes, amino acids, beneficial nutrients, and has been shown to contain natural antibiotic and antiseptic properties. In 400 B.... Vitamins & Minerals Supplements & Drugs Books & Reviews Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:37:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d26-The-health-benefits-of-apple-cider-vinegar?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Healthy-living-101-How-do-I-prevent-getting-the-flu?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner The best way to prevent getting the flu is to maintain a strong immune system. According to the experts, here are the top ways to keep your immune system strong and prevent getting the flu:Avoid crowds and people who are... Illness & Disease Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:02:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Healthy-living-101-How-do-I-prevent-getting-the-flu?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-symptoms?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms for the H1N1 virus are similar to those of infection with other flu strains:FeverCoughSore throatBody achesHeadacheChillsFatigueDiarrheaVomitingH1N1 (or Swine Flu) symptoms develop three to f... Illness & Disease Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:42:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d21-H1N1-symptoms?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Healthy-fast-food-Culvers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner We all lead busy lives and sometimes need to grab lunch or dinner on the run. Fast food is convenient, relatively inexpensive, and most often tasty. Although most fast food tends to be high in calories and trans-fat, as well as chuck full of unhealth... Restaurants & Fast food Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:54:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Healthy-fast-food-Culvers?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Healthy-living-101-What-is-the-HPV-vaccine-and-is-it-safe?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner The Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, is produced, patented, and heavily marketed around the world by Merck & Co. It was approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2006 for use in females between the ages of nine and 26... Supplements & Drugs Illness & Disease Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:51:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Healthy-living-101-What-is-the-HPV-vaccine-and-is-it-safe?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Healthy-fast-food-review-Burger-King?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner We all lead busy lives and sometimes need to grab lunch or dinner on the run. Fast food is convenient, relatively inexpensive, and most often tasty. Although most fast food tends to be high in calories and trans-fat, as well as chuck full of unhealth... Restaurants & Fast food Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:09:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Healthy-fast-food-review-Burger-King?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Healthy-eating-at-the-Minnesota-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner Just because the Minnesota State Fair is here, does not mean we must throw all caution to the wind and pig out. Partaking in junk food on occasion is actually a good thing for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. However, your body will thank you if you... Food & Nutrition Restaurants & Fast food Exercise & Activities Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:09:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9301-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Healthy-eating-at-the-Minnesota-State-Fair?cid=exrss-Minneapolis-Healthy-Living-Examiner