The Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization are both urging basic flu-prevention practices as they try to stop the spread of swine flu. But given that cold and flu season is feeling so two months ago, I thought it would be helpful to review what those practices are.  Wash your hands often, in…

A new study presented last week at the American Association of Cancer Research found that people who eat grilled meat that is cooked to the point of being charred or burned on the outside are 60 percent more likely to get pancreatic cancer.  Yes, I said 60 – six-zero! According to Reuters, charred meat contains…

It’s actually time for refreshing drinks here in the Northeast. Who knew? Well, I stumbled across this recipe whihc might be just the thing–it sounds delightful and uplifting. From Prevention.com. It’s part of their unfortunately named “Flat Belly Diet” (bellies are not meant to be completely flat! They’re soft–even with a sixpack–and that’s ok!). I found…

For some mid-day inspiration, check out this sneak peak video from an upcoming ABC primetime special (“Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” airs Tuesday, May 7) from actor Michael J. Fox, who has battled Parkinson’s Disease since he was 29 years old.  Fox traveled the country and the world in search of the meaning of optimism–as…

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