Year: 2017

How Not to Totally Fall Off the Health Wagon on Summer Vacation

How Not to Totally Fall Off the Health Wagon on Summer Vacation

Welcome to vacation season – that time when all of those months of healthy eating and exercising to get into swimsuit shape finally pay off.... Read More

Our best balance boosters

Our best balance boosters

Many older adults focus on exercise and diet to stay healthy. But one of the worst offenders to health—poor balance—is often an afterthought. “I see... Read More

Pete’s Scratch Pancakes

Pete’s Scratch Pancakes

Ingredients YIELD 96 inch pancakes UNITS US 2cups flour 3tablespoons sugar 1⁄2teaspoon salt 1tablespoon baking powder 2eggs, beat them separately before adding to mixture 1⁄4cup... Read More

A cold drink or a hot drink – which is actually better for cooling you down in a heatwave?

A cold drink or a hot drink – which is actually better for cooling you down in a heatwave?

It’s a hot day. You feel like you’re melting. You want to be cooler. How do you do it? Well the answer’s obvious isn’t it?... Read More

Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice

Ingredients SERVINGS 8-10 UNITS US 12ounces tomatoes, very ripe and cored 1medium white onion 3medium jalapenos 2cups long grain white rice 1⁄3cup canola oil 4minced... Read More

A cold drink or a hot drink – which is actually better for cooling you down in a heatwave?

A cold drink or a hot drink – which is actually better for cooling you down in a heatwave?

It’s a hot day. You feel like you’re melting. You want to be cooler. How do you do it? Well the answer’s obvious isn’t it?... Read More

If you’re taking vitamin D, you’re probably taking too much

If you’re taking vitamin D, you’re probably taking too much

Vitamins seem like something you can’t have too much of. Like too much ice cream on a sticky summer day—sure, you can technically go overboard,... Read More

Here’s how much you should tip in different countries around the world

Here’s how much you should tip in different countries around the world

You’re all set for your summer holidays: you’ve packed everything you need, you’ve changed your currency and you’ve learned how to order a beer in... Read More

8 Anti-Inflammatory Spices for Easing Arthritis

8 Anti-Inflammatory Spices for Easing Arthritis

Living with arthritis is no picnic. Depending on the type and severity, this disease can make everyday tasks such as tying shoes or even walking... Read More

How to reduce your risk of accidents

How to reduce your risk of accidents

When asked to name their greatest health risks, people rarely mention accidents. Yet accidental injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in the United... Read More