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ABCs for Baby Skin
October 26th, 2012Rookie parents, be warned. Your newborn baby’s skin is bound to erupt in some sort of rash during his or her first year—but don’t worry, because most of it is completely benign, says Johns Hopkins Children’s Center dermatologist (and mom) Kate Puttgen, MD.
Learn how to identify and treat your newborn’s skin ailments
Whiter Teeth
October 9th, 2012Face it, one of the first things that you notice when meeting someone new is their smile. A bright, natural smile always catches your attention. Over 90 percent of people believe that a bright, white smile makes us more attractive to potential mates. Even if you don't have a big first date planned, you can still focus on getting whiter and healthier teeth.
Tips for a bright smile
Focus On: Vitamin K
October 1st, 2012What it is: Vitamin K is an essential micronutrient found in certain foods and nutritional supplements. The most common trait of this micronutrient is its blood clotting features. There are two basic forms, vitamin K1 and K2, but they differ only slightly.
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Learn more about this essential micronutrient.
Spar for the Spurtle Winner
October 1st, 2012Bob’s Red Mill’s second annual Spar for the Spurtle oatmeal recipe contest has found its winner! The contest invites home cooks and professional chefs to submit a recipe and a video demonstrating their skills and expertise in their most favored oatmeal recipe. Three finalists are flown to Portland to compete in the live cookoff.
Good News About Rice
October 1st, 2012Research analyzing 235 types of rice from around the world has found its glycemic index (GI) varies from one type of rice to another, with most varieties scoring a low to medium GI.
The Big Picture for Low Blood Pressure
October 1st, 2012Sure, cutting sodium out of your diet is historically the most recommended approach to lowering blood pressure. But, according to a recent roundtable of experts, one must look outside the box of eliminating sodium to achieve better results.
Nutrition and Fitness Go Hand-in-Hand for Adolescents
October 1st, 2012Adolescence is an important time to make healthy habits that will last a lifetime, like choosing foods rich in vitamins and minerals and adopting a regular exercise regimen.
In a new study, researchers have found that adolescents’ blood levels of various micronutrients correlated with how well they performed in certain physical fitness tests.
The Mindful Mother
October 1st, 2012Thanks to raging hormones, new mothers often experience an array of unpleasant emotions during pregnancy. In fact, one in five women go through major depression during these nine months, and many don’t like the idea of taking antidepressants out of concern for the safety of their baby.
Mindfulness yoga is here to save the day!
Got Hiccups?
October 1st, 2012Whether it’s a case of nerves, eating too quickly, or having a little too much to drink, everyone has experienced the hiccups at least once. While showing no particular risk of bodily harm, there's no question that the hiccups are one of the body’s most annoying malfunctions.
Your Breast Defense
October 1st, 2012According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Chances are this statistic will become even more sobering when you or someone you know faces a diagnosis or, worse, treatment for the disease. The good news?
9 ways to stay breast-cancer free
