Just Say Yes: The New Year’s Resolution That Will Change Your Life
Every year I make New Year’s resolutions—and usually they’re the same ones as the year before: eat fewer sweets, stop snapping at the kids, quit nibbling my cuticles. But last year was different. Instead of vowing to quit my bad habits, I approached my resolutions in a positive way. A three-word mantra helped me ease the tension with my teenagers, feel closer to my husband, and exercise more consistently. I felt better—and better about myself—than I had in a long time. And it’s all because of these three little words: just say yes. Why not give this philosophy a try this new year? ...
Simple Strategies for Outmaneuvering Motion Sickness
You’re sitting in the passenger seat of your family’s SUV, watching trees rush past in a blur. Your head spins, your stomach lurches, and a warm, clammy feeling comes over you. No, you’re not in love. You’re experiencing motion sickness. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel periods of the year. If you’re headed over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house, consider these strategies to stop travel sickness in its tracks. Eat light, but do eat. Everyone knows not to eat a big meal before riding a roller coaster. For people prone to motion sickness, ...
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Really stop to think about your diet. How many servings of fruits and vegetables did you honestly have yesterday? In response to that question, many people sigh and think, I need more veggies. It’s just too inconvenient to eat healthfully! Research agrees with that inner voice telling you to eat more veggies. In fact, for most people diet and lifestyle impact the risk of cancer more than genetics. The Adventist Health Study (AHS), conducted by a group of researchers at Loma Linda University, explores just how much diet and lifestyle affect health. The study is unique because it compares and contrasts diets ...
Fun Run 2011 Results
We had an outstanding fun run on September 25, 2011, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Thanks to all our friends who came to join us. Here are the results and rankings. Follow the link for more photos. Results By Bluepoint Race Management Systems, Inc. www.bluepointtiming.com Men: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 Women: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 Overall Female Open Winners ...
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Just Say Yes: The New Year’s Resolution That Will Change Your Life
Every year I make New Year’s resolutions—and usually they’re the same ones as the year before: eat fewer sweets, stop snapping at the kids, quit nibbling my cuticles. But last year was different. Instead of vowing to quit my bad habits, I approached my resolutions in a positive way. A three-word mantra helped me ease the tension with my teenagers,... [Read more]
Simple Strategies for Outmaneuvering Motion Sickness
You’re sitting in the passenger seat of your family’s SUV, watching trees rush past in a blur. Your head spins, your stomach lurches, and a warm, clammy feeling comes over you. No, you’re not in love. You’re experiencing motion sickness. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are among the busiest travel periods of the year. If you’re... [Read more]
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Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Wisconsin, there were some foodstuffs named Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate, and Cheesy Casserole. As usual, they were feeling confident as they approached the holiday season, knowing they would be as popular as ever. They were always a hit at parties hosted by The Family. The foodstuffs loved to reminisce about the... [Read more]
Getting Smart About Cancer
Really stop to think about your diet. How many servings of fruits and vegetables did you honestly have yesterday? In response to that question, many people sigh and think, I need more veggies. It’s just too inconvenient to eat healthfully! Research agrees with that inner voice telling you to eat more veggies. In fact, for most people diet and lifestyle... [Read more]
Fun Run 2011 Results
We had an outstanding fun run on September 25, 2011, in Hagerstown, Maryland. Thanks to all our friends who came to join us. Here are the results and rankings. Follow the link for more photos. Results By Bluepoint Race Management Systems, Inc. www.bluepointtiming.com Men: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55 56-99 Women: 5- 8 9-13 14-18 19-35 36-45 46-55... [Read more]
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