Omron HJ-112 Digital Pocket Pedometer Whether you’re taking a walk or taking steps to meet your fitness goals, you’ll love how Omron’s HJ-112 Dual-Axis Pocket Pedometer easily and accurately tracks your progress. The pedometer features advanced 2D Smart Sensor Technology, which means you can use it horizontally or vertically. For added convenience, you can carry [...]

One night in the middle of the night my hubby woke me out of a sound sleep to show me a commercial. A COMMERCIAL – IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!! It was about something called Shaker Weights… He thought it would help him get those 6 pack abs he sees on tv. Of course, [...]

The other day I happened to visit a friend hanging upside down on some sort of chair that put her feet in the air and her head on the ground. What a sight! After I got over the shock of the sight and listened to her explain what it does for her body I was [...]

Just the mention of colonoscopy can give most adults chills but it currently is used as the #1 screening test for colon cancer. Not long ago I faced just such a test. Never having had the test before and only seeing peoples reactions when I mentioned the upcoming test was enough to almost make me [...]

Image by rox sm via Flickr A Guide to Choosing Sunglasses Summer is quickly approaching and protecting yourself from the harmful suns rays becomes more important.  However, most people forget to protect their eyes.  Sunglasses are one of the best ways to protect yourself and they are the ultimate fashion accessories. They are great in [...]

Image via Wikipedia How to lose 10 pounds is not as difficult a question as many believe. The idea that losing weight is difficult and by and large just commercial hype that the huge weight loss and diet industry needs to justify its own existence. Once you understand the basic principles, you will find out [...]

Image via Wikipedia How to get back in shape can be a more daunting thought than if you should prepare your own taxes. We all lament that we should eat better and get more exercise… but as we think that thought the phone rings, the kids begin to yell and the dog makes a mess [...]

Image via Wikipedia One of America‘s Best Kept Dirty Secrets   It can happen to anyone!! Young, old, rich, poor, Protestant, Catholic, or Atheist.  It knows not the boundary of neighborhood good or bad, white, black, yellow, brown,  or green.  It knows not the difference of color although it prefers African Americans who are poor, [...]

February is American Heart Month, which means it’s time to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in America. When it comes to diet, mixed messages about dietary cholesterol can be confusing for many Americans, especially when it comes to eating eggs. But egg lovers still have a reason to celebrate during [...]

Image by kevandem via Flickr Old Fashioned Cobbler Can an old school teacher cobbler it up in the kitchen? -Maybe- -ByNeil Waring Revered Wyoming Chef, outdoor cooking expert, admired woodsmen, award winning author, retired politician and honored citizen. Decided to try my hand at baking last week, actually I used both hands, except when I [...]

Image by size8jeans via Flickr 13 Things Every First Aid Kit Should Have Everyone should have a home first aid kit ready to go in case an emergency should arise. If you have small children, being prepared with an up-to-date first aid kit becomes even more important. Keeping a first aid kit within easy reach [...]

Image via Wikipedia Let’s face it men do walk to a different beat.. they are often slow to get medical treatment for themselves but quick to get it for other family members. It is well known that men are much less likely than women to seek basic or routine preventative medical care. However, there are [...]

Image via Wikipedia Our Basic Need Of Self Protection   Self preservation of ourselves and our loved ones is one of man’s basic needs. It is inherent in every single one of us. Mankind craves security. I don’t know why it is but every time my wife and I go to see her cousin in [...]

Image by ljcesca via Flickr An exercise routine you can do at the office Ok, so your one of those people who just has the worst kind of schedule known to mankind. You get up at 5 am so you can get to the office by 7 am to start your day. You have to [...]

Image by CandyTX via Flickr A Week’s Worth Of Tips For Empty Nesters   My former neighbor, Mary Young, a relatively new empty nester, remarked on how free she feels with her nine kids out of the house. This feeling is common. Joy Smith, author of “The Empty Nest Cookbook,” encourages people to take advantage [...]