Healthy Living on Shine

New E. Coli Vaccine For Cows: A Band-Aid Solution?

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Friday's New York Times reported on a new vaccine that is being given to cows to reduce the amount of E. coli bacteria in the American food supply.

Is is just me, or does…

Silly science, silly inventions and other 2009 follies

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Who says science can’t serve up some holiday cheer? As 2009 draws to a close, I’d like to share some of the studies I failed to mention during this passing year, and pay tribute to some outstandingly ridiculous achievements in food, health and safety. The food and health related Ig…

4 Tips for Weight Loss and Healthy Eating over the Holidays

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There's a tremendous amount of pressure to eat past comfort during the holidays!

Sure, there are the many joys of this time of year – spending time with family, friends, and the joy on kids faces.

But there are also many temptations laid out before us – in the form of…

Does This Bra Make Me Look Blonder?

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You say tomato, I say to-mah-to… You say giblet (hard ‘g’), I say giblet (soft ‘g’) -- let’s call the whole thing off. And we did call the whole thing off, after I read X’s blackberry seven years ago. I knew, in an instant, my perception of my marriage was all wrong. How did I get it…

Building Self Esteem 8 Ways: Remove The Blocks to Growth and You’ll Love Your Life

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Coaches often use a Life Balance Wheel to help clients determine whether their lives…

Ride your bike safely throughout the winter with these tips

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One of my Christmas presents came early this year. A brand new BIKE. This has been a long time coming and I am SO EXCITED for my new bike. It’s a top-of-the-line bike, built for speed and road riding, but it was MADE for those who seek COMFORT in their bike — no numb-butt here!

I know what you are thinking — But Shannon, isn’t it getting colder outside? Buying bikes in the winter might not the best way to avoid frost-bite…

How to Stay Energized Through the Holiday Party Season

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One holiday down—and now a month of parties to go! While you get excited for all the gatherings to come, here's how to stay energized through the whole season.

Drink water. Dehydration can cause your energy levels to plummet, registered dietician Susan Kleiner told…

Our health report card for 2009: Are we making progress?

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The late Ted Kennedy said this in 1994 about health-care reform: "What we have in the United States is not so much a health-care system as a disease-care system." Not much has changed in the past 15 years. Although disease treatment has progressively improved, preventable illnesses prevalence is still rising, causing a lot of suffering and impairing the quality of life for many.