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Do You Grocery Shop the Same Day Every Week?

Martin Neumann — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:30:12 +0000

I like to go to the grocery store a couple times a week so I can pick up fresh produce and use it up before it goes bad. I typically go the same days – Sunday and Wednesday. What about you? Do You Grocery Shop the Same Day Every Week? Yes, I grocery shop the same day(s) every week. No, I shop whenever I need food. I don’t do the grocery shopping.

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Which Breakfast Choice Is Better?

Sean Duffy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:00:45 +0000

You just woke up and your belly is ready for some breakfast. With all the choices out there, do you know which ones meet your nutritional needs best? Take this quiz before you eat to find out. Question 1 of 6 Which Bear Naked cereal offers more fiber? 3/4 cup Banana Nut Cereal 1/4 cup Fit Vanilla Almond Crunch Granola

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What Do You Use For Birth Control?

Sean Duffy — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:30:19 +0000

It might seem like I have sex birth control on the brain. Last week I asked you about your experience or lack thereof with the female condom . Although it’s most often talked about in intimate settings, birth control is in the news. Concerns are being raised about the safety of the Yaz birth control pill, the top selling pill in the US, according to the New York Times . Women taking Yaz might have a higher chance of developing blood clots compared to other birth control pills, a claim that drug maker Bayer disputes. Investigation is ongoing, as are 74 lawsuits charging that Yaz and Yasmin, a similar product by Bayer, created health problems in women taking these pills. The lawsuits are tricky business though, since warnings about clots are presented in the pharmaceuticals’ literature. Bayer strongly stands behind its product. These new fears about the most commonly used contraceptive pill in America emphasize that avoiding pregnancy can be a difficult task, sometimes with medical consequences. I am curious about you . . . What Do You Use For Birth Control? The birth control pill Condoms IUD/Diaphragm Other hormonal method (shot, patch, ring) Rhythm method I do not actively use birth control.

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Guess the Calories: Beverage Edition

Dr Joe — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:47:18 +0000

Do you drink wisely? It is estimated that Americans consume 20 percent of their daily calories from beverages . All those calories in your drinks add up. Do you know how many calories you’re consuming? Take this quiz and see. Take the quiz

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Do You Plan on Getting Vaccinated Against Swine Flu?

Dr Joe — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:11 +0000

This past Spring, the swine flu scare broke out, and, although it seems to have lost momentum, many folks are still nervous about getting the H1N1 virus. Children, healthcare workers, those who work closely with kids, and pregnant women are the ones who are most at risk, but anyone can develop swine flu. With colder weather on its way and flu season soon to follow, I’m wondering . . . Do You Plan on Getting Vaccinated Against Swine Flu? I’ve already been vaccinated. Yes, I’m planning on it. No, I won’t get the swine flu shot. No, but I do plan on getting a regular flu shot.

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Do You Wear High Heels?

Dr Dreams — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:30:01 +0000

An outfit often isn’t complete without a stunning pair of high heels. They’re feminine, fun, and sexy, but the dazzle they add to your ensemble also comes with a price. High heels are linked to many health issues including shortened Achilles tendons and calf muscles , hammertoes, bunions , corns, ingrown toenails, posture issues, back and neck pain . This doesn’t stop me from donning a pair every so often, but heels are definitely not a regular thing for me. What about you? Do You Wear High Heels? Yes, all the time. I only wear them when I’m going out, usually on the weekend. I wear them rarely, for special occassions. I never wear high heels.

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Do You Consider Yourself a Runner?

Martin Neumann — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:00:46 +0000

When I dropped my daughter off at Summer camp, I was all suited up in my running gear. So was another mom, so I asked, “Are you a runner?” She replied, “Oh no, I’m not a runner. I only run about three miles, a few times a week.” I was surprised, because anyone who runs consistently is considered a runner in my book, but I guess because she doesn’t run marathons or other races, she doesn’t think so. So it got me thinking . . . Share your weekly mileage in the comments section below. Do You Consider Yourself a Runner? Yes, I’d say I’m a runner. No, I don’t consider myself a runner. I used to be a runner, but I’m not anymore.

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Do You Consider Exercise a Form of Therapy?

Martin Neumann — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:30:42 +0000

Exercise can do more than just benefit the body. It can also offer an emotional release as well as provide much-needed time alone. There are many times that exercise has been a time to think, self-reflect, and work through issues in my life, and 19 times out of 20, I always feel happier at the end of a workout. For me, exercise is definitely a form of therapy – it’s been shown to help beat depression . What about you? Do You Consider Exercise a Form of Therapy? Yes, I’ve worked through many issues while working out. No, exercise isn’t therapy for me. I don’t exercise.

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How Often Do You Eat Energy Bars?

Sean Duffy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:30:00 +0000

I like to have a few energy bars on hand, tucked away in my desk drawer or the glove box in my car, in case hunger hits unexpectedly. They tend to be about 200 calories, so they make a perfect snack and are much better for you than candy bars, but I don’t eat them regularly. If I am running after work and have no late afternoon snack, I will crack open an energy bar. I’d say I eat two a month. I have a friend who munches them almost daily to power her before-breakfast workouts. What about you? How Often Do You Eat Energy Bars? Daily Two to three times a week. Once a week. Twice a month. Once a month. Never

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What Time of Day Do You Work Out?

Dr Dreams — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:30:45 +0000

There is an ongoing debate about what time of day is best for working out – a.m. vs. p.m. Working out in the morning definitely has its benefits. It helps wake up your body, clears your mind, and relieves prework stress. It’s also nice to get it done in the morning so you don’t have to worry about fitting it in later in the day. Exercising in the afternoon or evening has its pros too. You don’t have to wake up early and miss out on sleep, and your body has a chance to warm up throughout your day, so when you exercise, there’s less risk of injury. It can also be cooler at night, which is great during the Summer months. Since there are pros and cons to each, the bottom line is that it doesn’t matter when you exercise, as long as you do it. So what about you . . . What Time of Day Do You Work Out? Early in the morning Midmorning Around noon Midafternoon Around dinnertime Late in the evening I work out whenever I can fit it in, so the time varies. I don’t work out.

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