I’m training to be a what?! A long time ago in a land far away, a Goldendoodle name Charming entered our lives. He was a recovery-canine of sorts for the Child (after a rescue effort gone awry) and the two quickly became inseparable. yep , we did the stroller to avoid Parvo. They played together. She hauled him all over California. He became her ever-present sidekick. He was unflaggingly loving, gentle and, well, muppet-like and became fast-friends with everyone he encountered. Why hello! I’m Charming. Right around this time the Child encountered bumps in learning to read. Nothing major, yet I longed for a FUN way for her to practice the skill which didn’t entail hours of reading aloud to me
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Greatist Workout of the Day: Monday, May 18th
This series of GWODs was designed exclusively for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle this workout, try this quick and effective full-body warm-up. It’s just five simple moves but hits every major muscle group and gets your heart pumping. Legs & Lungs Complete 25 reps of each of the following movements, then 20 reps, then 15 reps as fast as safely possible. Burpee Box JumpsHand Release Push-Ups Jumping Squats Want to kick up the intensity? Just move faster! And don’t forget to check back tomorrow for
Health check: what’s the deal with electrolytes?
Sweat is made up of water and minerals that are collectively known as electrolytes. Chris Hunkeler/Flickr, CC BY-SAElectrolytes are an important part of normal human function. The failure to maintain a normal balance of electrolytes can lead to dehydration and possibly heart and neurological problems. When we’re physically active, either as a regular part of the day or when exercising, our bodies produce heat. So we start sweating to prevent overheating. Loss of water in this way can lead to dehydration, but failure to prevent overheating by sweating can result in dizziness, thirst, headaches, nausea, muscle spasms, cramps, fatigue and disorientation. The human body can produce up to two litres of sweat in an hour, although this amount is highly dependent on environmental conditions as
24 Tricks to Survive Hot Summer Nights (Without AC)
When summer comes to mind, we almost always focus on picnics, days lounging on the beach, and tasty iced drinks. But hot weather has a gnarly side too. We’re talking about the real dog days of summer, when intense heat and humidity make it impossible to sit comfortably, let alone sleep through the night. The obvious solution for cool, calm, and REM-ful sleeping is an air conditioner: These modern gizmos can keep a bedroom at the optimum sleep temperature (roughly between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit), plus provide some nice white noise to boot. But even small window units use up tons of energy and jack up monthly electric bills. So what’s an environmentally-responsible, budget-conscious sleeper to do? Living through a hot summer without AC seems
More cancer success with drugs that enlist immune system
For the first time, a major study shows that a drug targeting the body’s disease-fighting immune system may improve survival for the most common form of lung cancer. These newer kinds of drugs have transformed treatment of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer.
Vegan Fat-Burning Rocket Fuel Iced Blended Coffee (low-carb, paleo + keto)
A sugar-free, dairy-free, completely vegan and keto-friendly blend of super ingredients to kick start your fat-burning morning. It’s time you and I started thinking about summer, yes? I’m slightly infatuated with the frappucino. But a lot has changed since last summer and those sugar bombs I used to treat yourself with once a week (read: every other day) are no longer in my repertoire. At least, I don’t want them to be. So, I came up with a solution. It’s simple, it’s tasty, it’s sugar free and (I hope) it blows your mind. Now… wait! There’s this article going around that drinking Bulletproof Coffee for breakfast is “shooting yourself in the foot”. First off, based on my own experience, swapping breakfast for a
Baked Quinoa Cakes With Arugula, Parmesan, and Roasted Tomatoes
Raise your quinoa game a notch with this inventive, easy recipe from the chefs at Sonima.com. The seed is combined with onion, spinach, paprika, and butternut squash, and then formed into patties. Toast in the oven for a few minutes and then serve with your favorite salad fixings. Click here to watch a video demonstration of how to prepare this recipe. In a medium pot over medium heat, heat a splash of olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add quinoa, paprika, and spinach. Stir, then add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until all water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. When quinoa has cooled, add squash, salt and pepper to taste, and
Dad’s Army legend says health and safety laws will ruin the new film’s … – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.ukDad's Army legend says health and safety laws will ruin the new film's …Mirror.co.ukBecause he reckons the cast of the new movie won't be allowed to be anywhere near as barmy an army as the originals were when it came to slapstick stunts – due to health and safety laws. “People didn't seem too worried about health and safety in those …
Health experts see big price hikes for Obamacare – Politico
PoliticoHealth experts see big price hikes for ObamacarePoliticoBut health insurance experts are predicting that premiums will rise more significantly in 2016 than in the first two years of Obamacare exchange coverage. In 2015, for example, premiums increased by an average of 5.4 percent, according to PwC's Health …Think You've Got Good Health Insurance? Think AgainNew York ObserverLeading Health Insurers in These 4 States Just Proposed 25{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} to 52{c754d8f4a6af077a182a96e5a5e47e38ce50ff83c235579d09299c097124e52d} Premium …Motley FoolHeadwinds For Health Insurers As Obamacare StumblesForbesMt. Vernon Register-Newsall 36 news articles »
Antibiotic approved for treating infant abdominal infections
NIH-funded study evaluated meropenem in children under 3 months.
The Note of Hope: Woody Guthrie Center Partners for Huntington’s Awareness
The Woody Guthrie Center is, at its core, an educational facility, so when we were approached about screening The Lion’s Mouth Opens in our theater, we were thrilled with the opportunity. This documentary not only follows one person’s journey, it also raises awareness of Huntington’s Disease, which will hopefully result in additional research for a cure. This fight for research and a cure was begun through the tireless work of Woody’s wife Marjorie, who helped found the Committee to Combat Huntington’s Disease, later formed into the Huntington’s Disease Society. This dreadful disease robbed Woody and his siblings of their mother, Nora Belle, who was institutionalized in an asylum for the mentally ill, where she passed away due to complications from Huntington’s. The lack of understanding of Huntington’s