Donna Summer, 63, Has D...
What a sad day. First, Mary Richardson Kennedy ‘s heartbreaking suicide , and now, the AP has confirmed that disco royalty Donna Summer has died at age 63, following a long battle with breast cancer . Summer, whose music has been a staple in dance clubs for decades, won five Grammys and was widely regarded as one of the most prominent hit-makers of the disco era. She was first artist to have three consecutive double albums hit the top spot on Billboard. Within 13 months, she...Afternoon Links: Michel...
•What does Michelle Obama jam to while she works out? Willow Smith, of course! ( HuffPost Healthy Living ) • Cooking thermometers are a necessary kitchen tool–here are some good ones ( The Kitchn ) • One expert weighs in on how to help kids love their bodies . Awesome! ( YourTango ) • Want to run faster? Of course you do. Try out one of these four tips ( Fitbie ) • How to live by the “ five second rule ” and not, surprising, get sick ( The Stir ) Post...
Bull$#*t Study Says 20%...
A new study says a 20% ‘ fat tax ‘ —on ‘unhealthy foods’ and sugary drinks—would help curb obesity by substituting for the lack of self control that has clearly led to obesity (wink wink). Published in British Medical Journal , the study aggregated data from several countries measuring the effectiveness of food taxes, and found that they can have a positive impact on public health…if they’re significant enough to really make our wallets hurt....Mattresses Might Improv...
Which would you rather have: good sleep or good sex? This is the dilemma that many couples are facing when it comes time to buy a new mattress. It seems that sales of those super-plush mattresses are on the rise, and with good reason–we sleep better on them. But, according to a recent Barron’s report , they also have a serious downside–bad sex. New York sex therapist Sari Eckler explained it best to Barron’s: There’s a lack of resistance for the knees...Afternoon Links: Stop S...
• Plenty of runners are plagued by side-stitches–here’s how to banish them forever ( Runner’s World ) • Looking to cut back on your carb intake ? Here are 15 fresh ideas for how to go bread-free ( FitSugar ) • Being eaten up by allergies might mean more than sneezing and wheezing–seasonal allergies could lead to weight gain ( Women’s Health ) • We know you’re busy, so here are four 4-minute workouts to squeeze in ( FitBottomed Girls )...European Researchers Di...
European Researchers discovered a new cause of obesity, called “social jet lag” (because eating crappy food and getting next to know physical activity is probably not it). We’re pretty sure it’s just another word for “sleeping in,” based on TIME ‘s description: Social jet lag, a term coined by researchers in Europe, refers to the discrepancy between your natural body clock and your social clock — the schedule you need to keep for your job...
Smoking While Pregnant ...
A new study from the the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that far from being a relic of the Mad Men era, pregnant women who smoke are still alive and (arguably) well in 21st Century America. In fact, a whopping 20% of pregnant white women admit to smoking cigarettes, followed by 14.2% of pregnant black women and 6.5% of pregnant Hispanic women. SAMHSA also found disturbingly high levels of alcohol and drug use among pregnant women. Black...
Woman Loses Leg From Cr...
After a freak accident, Aimee Copeland , a young college student, has lost her leg due to a flesh-eating bacteria –and she may now lose other body parts. It’s a scary thing to think about, but it’s possible this could happen to any of us. Copeland was apparently kayaking with friends on May 1 along the Little Tallapoosa River in Georgia when they decided to go zip-lining with a homemade rope. When it was Copeland’s turn, the line broke, and she fell into the...