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11/07/2014

Anyone trying to minimize their children's post-Halloween sugar intake? This columnist suggests trading in candy for cash! http://n.pr/1AzgROQ

After the costumes and candy comes the hard part: the fights and negotiations that go along with trying to limit kids' sugar intake. Why not skip the ordeal by paying kids to give up their treats?

11/04/2014

It's election day! In case you need a last-minute refresher on the propositions, here is a 2014 Voter Guide: http://bit.ly/1qnGjxd

A quick, easy reference for information on California's statewide races and ballot measures.

09/23/2014

Happy First Day of Fall!! Fall’s quintessential veggie – pumpkin – boosts powerful health benefits. But, many fall-themed products have too much sugar and too little of the actual veggie. Follow these steps for a healthy seasonal indulgence: http://bit.ly/1Cb1Ekm

Nutrition expert Joyce Hanna, associate director of the Health Improvement Program at Stanford, points out that a 12-oz. Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte with nonfat milk and no whipped cream contains 37 grams of sugar. Hanna suggests including baked or steamed pumpkin in savory dishes like soup, and k…

09/16/2014

Physical therapists give heating pads the cold shoulder. Heat therapy is among a list of treatments that professionals say aren't effective. Learn more: http://n.pr/1t7LCEU

I have fond memories of listening to NPR while lounging at the physical therapist's with a heating pad on my shoulder. Don't do that, the nation's physical therapists' association says.

08/21/2014

There's lots of momentum behind the ALS Ice Bucket challenge on social media -- and more than $31 million has been raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research! Learn more about Lou Gehrig's disease, and how you can help: n.pr/1tvYZwK

08/21/2014

Before you head to the store to buy your kids back-to-school shoes, follow these helpful guidelines to prevent or minimize foot problems from poorly fitting or worn out shoes. http://ht.ly/AzC4y

Before you head to the store to buy your kids back-to-school shoes, follow these helpful guidelines to prevent or minimize foot problems from poorly fitting or worn out shoes.

08/11/2014

It's back to school time! Get your school year off to a healthy start with inspiration from these easy & delicious lunchbox spreads: bit.ly/1q5mcTn

08/08/2014

Hope everyone has a HAPPY and HEALTHY weekend!

08/06/2014

Step away from the Gatorade! A UC Berkeley study indicates that sports drinks are just as unhealthy as soda, with sodium, caffeine and additives that could be dangerous for kids and teens. Learn more: http://bit.ly/1y64LGC

Sports and energy drinks often contain high amounts of sugar and caffeine.

07/25/2014

Doctors often suggest taking acetaminophen for low back pain relief. But according to a new study, the popular painkiller isn’t any more effective in alleviating an aching back than letting the pain naturally subside. Learn more: http://cnn.it/1lEQZoi