Congratulations to Deshauna Barber, winner of the Miss USA 2016 competition. Not just a beauty queen, the newly crowned Miss USA is a 26 year old Army officer from the District of Columbia. During the competition, Deshauna Barber gave a strong answer when asked about women in combat: “As a woman in the United States…
DetailsMichelle Obama gave her last commencement address as First Lady at the City University of New York (CUNY) on June 3, 2016 and it was AWESOME. In an election year that has been strife with racial undertones, Michelle Obama told the CUNY graduates that America’s “greatness has always depended on contributions from people who were born…
DetailsYesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) set forth new guidelines to reduce the amount of salt the food industry puts in the foods we eat. It has long been known in the medical community that high salt intake increases a person’s risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Heart Disease…
DetailsPrince an iconic musician died on April 21, 2016. Many music award shows will pay tribute to him. The first of such tributes was broadcasted last Saturday at the Bill Board Music Awards. Madonna was the lead artist for the tribute. Social Media went nuts, as many thought Madonna was not the right artist to…
DetailsHeart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 610,000 people die of heart disease every year. It is the leading cause of death in both men and women, but more than half of all deaths occur in men. Most people…
DetailsOn May 13, 2016 I posted an article on skin cancer awareness and prevention. Only four days later, May 17, 2016 the Consumer Reports presented its findings after testing 65 sun tan lotions, sprays and sticks with a 30 or higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF). They found that 28 of them didn’t meet the SPF claim…
DetailsFruits and vegetables are a great source of minerals and vitamins. Eating foods rich in minerals and vitamins is both healing and satisfying to the body. Bananas in particular are a tasty fruit rich in Potassium and Vitamin C. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a medium banana contains upwards of 422…
DetailsOn May 20, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a change in the nutrition label on packaged foods, representing the first change in some twenty years. The biggest change is the addition of ‘Added Sugars’. Sugar occurs naturally in food. With the original label, consumers were blind to the amount of added sugar. We know…
DetailsHave you seen the commercial for the Varidesk? The Varidesk is a sit-stand desk. Brands like it have become quite trendy in the work place. It is a collapsable desk that can be placed on an existing desk surface, allowing a person to alternate between sitting and standing. Sounds like a great idea, right? Sitting…
DetailsLosing weight is challenging and keeping it off takes work. This became more evident after a recent study published in the medical journal, Obesity Biology and Integrated Physiology. Scientists followed 14 contestants from “The Biggest Loser” for six years after their time on the show and found that when the cameras went off, the weight…
DetailsWhen prepared the right way, salads as a main meal or side dish can help you lose weight and keep you satiated. But let’s face it, salads can get boring. Make a salad come to life by adding color. You can do this by mixing a variety of fresh colorful fruits and vegetables. As your…
DetailsIf you frequent a gym or have a home gym, you may have some familiarity with stability balls. Stability balls are used in a variety of exercises. Most people use stability balls for core strengthening, i.e. the back and abdominal muscles. A common trend is to replace the typical office desk chair with a stability ball. So…
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