Newsletter February 2012, Volume 3, Issue 2
| Chef Du Jour: Does It Matter Who Makes Dinner? If most adults participated in making their own meals versus letting someone else take charge of the prep, would it influence diet quality? Surprisingly not, says a new study in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. read more » |
| Meditators Experience Less Anticipation Of Pain Meditation reduces anticipation of pain, as well as negative judgments about pain, according to a study published in the journal Pain (2010; doi:10.1016/j.pain.2010.04.017). Research findings have shown that mindfulness meditation training helps people reduce their experience of pain. read more » |
How To Live Longer Is there a formula for longevity? Researchers are looking for clues in the “blue zones,” locations around the globe where people live measurably longer than in the rest of the world. Explorer and author Dan Buettner and teams of scientists identified some of these longevity pockets and traveled there to examine the lifestyle characteristics that may contribute. read more » |
Healthy Recipe: Valentine’s Day Black-Bean Fudge Super easy to whip together, this dairy-free fudge recipe features a surprising ingredient: black beans. Don’t be put off by the legumes—you won’t be able to taste them! The beans replace the milk and sugar in a traditional fudge recipe, while providing a decent amount of protein. Naturally sweet carob powder means very little sweetener is needed. Protect your sweetheart’s health with a batch of these for Valentine’s Day! read more » |
| Video Move of the Month: Dumbbell Suitcase Lift/Walk Trainer: Anthony Carey, MA watch now » |
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