SHOPPING LEGS: Why can we walk or run for miles outside but are ready to have our legs chopped off after one aisle of shopping? Some say that it is due to shallow breathing and hence less oxygen going to the legs. I'm not sure about the scientific evidence behind this explanation.
OOPS... I might be wrong about all my emphasis on a "healthy" weight. New research shows that a person's body/mass index (weight/height ratio) doesn't really correlate all that well with the incidence of hypertension, hyperlipidemia or diabetes. This information might be like putting "gas on a fire" for us Wisconsinites.
Say it ain't so! Although convenient, the "K" cup (Keurig) coffee system has some issues. The internal tank and tubing of the brewer can't be drained and hence is a perfect environment for mold and bacteria to grow. Additionally, when the lid of the K cup is perforated to allow for the hot water to drench the coffee, the lid's polyethylene coat is leached into the coffee as well. I think that I will stay with the old fashioned filter system.
Let's all admit it: Houston--we have a Q Tip problem....but it feels so good.
O.K. men: It looks like the women have it right. Knitting is good for your health. We might need to spend less time playing fantasy sports and take up a more useful hobby. (Let me know how it goes.......)
Happy birthday to my wife Laura! We are in San Francisco celebrating the occasion. Too bad she is married to an old man…. Read about 60 perfect reasons you should be psyched about turning 60….:
OK.... I have posted the evils about Big Macs. Now, here are the places where you should be eating out: 8 restaurants in Milwaukee where healthy eating is a breeze. I'm open to other suggestions as well.
How a Big Mac affects your body in one hour. Do you really want to know? Another joy of life gets flushed away with responsible living.
Come on now! The cold weather isn't all that bad. In fact, there are many health benefits to exposing yourself to the elements. Read about the 15 benefits of cold weather.
OK.... We are tired at night and on weekends. But research now shows that having friends is good for your health. Socializing enhances the immune system, lowers blood pressure and decreases the risk of diabetes. Let's get off the couch and hang with our buddies.
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