Posts filed under 'Health'
“Fat” vs “obese”
I wouldn’t want to be Anne Milton’s publicist. The public health minister for England recently gave her personal opinion that doctors and health professionals should call patients ”fat” instead of “obese” since the word “fat” is more likely to motivate them to lose weight.
2 comments July 30, 2010
A healthy social life
Your doctor may soon be prescribing more quality time with friends and loved ones. How’s that?
Besides helping to battle cancer according to this study, an active social life is key to a long lifespan. In fact, low social interaction is as harmful as smoking and alcohol abuse, more harmful than not exercising and twice as harmful as obesity — according to researchers from Brigham Young University who took a look at pooled data from previously published studies.
Add comment July 28, 2010
Chocolate is good for you
I’m all for any research that declares “chocolate is a health food” (even if it is stretching the truth a bit, and, um, when the research is sponsored by a chocolate company…).
Add comment July 27, 2010
Gym bling
Perhaps it’s not the super duper support of this bra being developed that you seek, nor the idea of raising awareness for cancer that this LiveStrong sportsbra offers–all you want is straight-up bling when it comes to your sportsbra.
Well, you’re in luck: the new Trenta bra from BodyRock Sport features a black diamond Swarovski crystal-studded neckline and a detachable sterling silver charm bracelet and necklace from Knight & Hammer. All for $1,850 US. (did we mention it also comes with actual functional features, including a slim pocket in the back and ventilation in the fabric along the sides?)
5 comments July 23, 2010
Get in gear
Have a race coming up? I always find fresh new gear gets me even more excited for the race–after all, you want to rock those official race photos, dontcha? Just make sure to test it out during your training beforehand (don’t want any friction catching you by surprise on race day!).
I’m loving the new LiveStrong collection, which made its’ debut in Canada this month. The pieces allow you to show your support and help empower those affected by cancer, and it all coordinates, natch, with that iconic yellow Livestrong wristband.
P.S. You’ve still got a few more days to submit your own message of hope to the custom Chalkbot at www.nike.com/livestrong, which will write your inspirational note in yellow chalk along the Tour de France route–get to it!
3 comments July 22, 2010
Heartbreak
Relationship anxiety can actually break your heart, according to new findings from Acadia University. Those who feel insecure in their relationships and people who avoid getting close to others appear to have a higher risk of developing chronic diseases including heart disease.
Add comment July 21, 2010
Sun screener
Joe Fresh, $9
Tilley, $79
Add comment July 20, 2010
Peachy keen
Peaches are in season–hallelujah! Why the excitement? I’ve anxiously been waiting for weeks to pick up a ripe batch of this fuzzy fruit as I’ve been seriously craving this salad. It’s from Jamie Oliver–I can’t find the exact recipe but you essentially just combine all of the ingredients and whisk up some balsalmic or lemon vinaigrette. Easy peasy, as Jamie would say.
The ingredients you need: peaches (sweet!), prosciutto (salty!), mint (adds a fresh, unexpected flavour), arugula (I adore this peppery green) and bocconcini (cheese makes everything better).
If you prefer your peaches in a more dessert-y form, you may enjoy this recipe for buttered crepes with caramel Ontario peaches from chef Marc Picone. I’m a savoury-brunch kinda girl myself, but with a side of bacon, I could probably be convinced to eat a plate of these crepes. :)
1 comment July 19, 2010
