http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:37:09 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:57:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Eat-your-way-to-a-happier-mood?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner No wonder our instinct is to run to the kitchen when we’re feeling stressed, sad or just plain bored. Scientists have discovered that certain foods actually have the ability to lift our moods and make us feel joyful again in no time! Spr... Diet Debate Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:57:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Eat-your-way-to-a-happier-mood?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Three-surprisingand-easyweight-loss-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Do yourself a favor and sit down! (Dima Dmitrijev: flickr) Think you’ve read everything there is to know about taking off the pounds? Think again! Researchers and weight loss experts have discovered strategies that can jumpstart your body and... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:59:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Three-surprisingand-easyweight-loss-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Lose-weightby-cheating?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Ice cream is oozing with calcium. (dapan: Flickr) No, it’s not too good to be true—it’s actually healthy to cheat when dieting! “It’s a fact that chronic dieters have slower metabolisms,” states Paul Rivas, M.D.,... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:17:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Lose-weightby-cheating?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Baby-steps-will-help-you-lose-weightand-keep-it-off?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too! (Michelle Gibson: Flickr) Earlier this year, I had interviewed a 51-year-old woman named Jane who had recently dropped over 130 pounds. Just hearing about her new-found enthusiasm for life—not to me... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:49:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Baby-steps-will-help-you-lose-weightand-keep-it-off?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d22-Three-food-tips-from-Valerie-Bertinellis?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Yep, pasta is a good-for-you food..just make it whole wheat. [rehearsedinsanity: flcikr] I’m sure you’ve seen and heard about Valerie Bertinelli’s recent weight loss. At 49, the once overweight and out of shape actress is now stru... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:51:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Three-food-tips-from-Valerie-Bertinellis?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Broccoli-The-Flower-with-Power?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Flowers can make life so much prettier! (Churl: Flickr) The next time you’re deciding which green to add to your plate (notice that I had assumed you are eating a veggie each day…hint, hint!) do yourself a favor and go for the floral l... Wellness Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:51:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Broccoli-The-Flower-with-Power?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Losing-weight-boils-down-to-common-sense?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Start researching for those easy answers. (Mike Nicholson: Flickr.com) Sometimes the best advice doesn’t come from someone with a degree or lots of letters after their last name. It just may come from a person who knows first-hand about deali... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:23:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Losing-weight-boils-down-to-common-sense?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Did-MJ-suffer-from-manorexia?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Screaming for help, but was anyone listening? (Damian Strohmeyer/Sports Ilustrated/Getty.) Have you ever heard so much about Michael Jackson in your entire life? As famous and groundbreaking as he was, I don’t believe he dominated the news as... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:18:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Did-MJ-suffer-from-manorexia?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Real-dieters-offer-their-best-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Need a boost? Grab that iPod and go! (Shai Coggins: Flickr) Have you ever realized that sometimes the best pieces of advice come from everyday people (as oppose to the all-knowing knowledgeable pros)? Below are three wise women who tapped into effe... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Real-dieters-offer-their-best-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Simple-ways-to-curb-calories?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Let's celebrate—it's pasta time! (mikefranklin:flickr) Isn’t it amazing how we seem to be inundated with diet information yet people are still puzzled about how to slim down? Walk into any Barnes & Noble and you’ll find an ent... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:06:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Simple-ways-to-curb-calories?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Why-the-blueberry-is-tops?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Tiny yet powerful. (Photo: Meetak; flickr.com) Now that the weather is warming up, people tend to eat more fruit since a variety of Mother Nature’s sweets are in season. Naturally, eating any fruit is beneficial to your health, but if you rea... Wed, 13 May 2009 21:30:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Why-the-blueberry-is-tops?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Three-spices-with-amazing-health-benefits?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Garlic can chase away bacteria. (123rf.com) If you think your spice rack is just for boosting flavor, think again! These grounded additives will pack a powerful health punch to your picnic or barbecue, and can even protect you against summer’... Tue, 05 May 2009 13:30:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Three-spices-with-amazing-health-benefits?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Think-your-way-to-a-thinner-body?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Relaxing helps you make healthier food choices. (HTB on flickr) Looking to drop a few—or more—pounds? The secret to slimming down is not just about revamping your diet—the key is about changing your mindset. According to Tom Kerst... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:21:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d16-Think-your-way-to-a-thinner-body?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Eat-the-healthiest-foods-everyday?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Another green food to add to your life. (flickr: Darren Hester) While there are numerous foods that can be labeled “good for you,” you can’t necessarily believe all you read. For example, low-fat usually doesn’t go hand-in-h... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:02:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m4d2-Eat-the-healthiest-foods-everyday?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Kathy-Smiths-top-3-weight-loss-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Do this at least 15 minutes a day and you'll see results. (morehealthandfitnesstips.com) Tired of hearing the same ol’ dieting advice? Drink lots of water! Cut out desserts! Chop off your arm! (Okay, that was my lame attempt at being funny!)I... Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:36:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Kathy-Smiths-top-3-weight-loss-tips?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d2-The-cures-hidden-in-your-houseplants?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner And to think they can do more than just make a room brighter...It’s no secret that plants can liven up any room, but did you know that some plants actually have the ability improve your health? (And no, I’m not talking about that fre... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:16:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m3d2-The-cures-hidden-in-your-houseplants?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Foods-that-provide-an-instant-pickmeup?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Take a tea break and your energy will reappear.(twinings.ca)Does this sound familiar—you’re going about your busy day when all of a sudden your stamina bottoms out? (Okay, in some cases, maybe it’s pure boredom!) However, nutri... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d17-Foods-that-provide-an-instant-pickmeup?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Natural-ways-to-rev-up-your-metabolism?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner A cup of this each day can actually perk up your metabolism.  (source)Whether you’ve lost—or have wanted to lose—15 pounds or 50 pounds, every dieter at some point has hit the wall. You know, that wall that puts a barrier ... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:14:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m2d4-Natural-ways-to-rev-up-your-metabolism?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Motivational-tips-to-stay-on-the-healthy-track?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Visualize yourself eating more of these and you will. (keetsa.com.)We’re into week three of the new year—so how’s your new eating plan going? No worries if you’ve had a slip-up or two. The real trick is to immediately hop... Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:30:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m1d20-Motivational-tips-to-stay-on-the-healthy-track?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Three-easy-diet-tips-from-three-celebs?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner Want to look as fit as Cindy? Plan ahead. (John Shearer, Wireimage.com) "New year, new you!" How many times have you heard that line? Chances are, you’ve probably said it a few times yourself. That’s the beauty of January 1&md... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:17:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-935-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m1d6-Three-easy-diet-tips-from-three-celebs?cid=exrss-NY-Womens-Health-Examiner