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Kidney donor for 30 Rock’s Grizz Chapman

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:15:00 -0700

When TV actor Grizz Chapman was diagnosed with kidney disease, a young Arizona man decided to help him out. He donated his kidney last July and now is working to spread a message about the risk of high blood pressure and getting tested for kidney disease. March is National Kidney Month, and here’s our Q&A with kidney donor Ryan Perkins.

Facebook no help for eating disorders

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:17:00 -0800

Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with ever-shortening attention spans? Perhaps. And now a new study has found that Facebook users may also be more prone to eating disorders.

Heart health: Eat Mediterranean to reverse heart disease

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:38:00 -0800

After losing her father to his second heart attack and fearing that her husband would suffer the same fate after his first, Dr. Janet Bond Brill, a nutrition expert in Pennsylvania, was inspired to write Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease. The book offers health tips, a two-week eating plan and recipes – tools to help people eat their way to good health.

Fitness expert Denise Austin: Get energy!

Karen Hawthorne — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:58:00 -0800

Feeling drowsy and lethargic? Beat the blues this winter -- and all year 'round -- with tips to get energized from fitness expert Denise Austin, author of Denise Austin: Get Energy! Empower Your Body, Love Your Life.Here’s our Q&A with Austin to get you off the couch.

Sticking to your healthy New Year's resolutions

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:57:00 -0800

There you were on the eve of 2011, declaring it would be the year you eat healthier, exercise more and lose 10 pounds. But did you put those New Year’s resolutions into action – or slip back into old unhealthy habits? Here’s how to map out your New Year goals and achieve them, for good.

10 Everyday habits that help your heart

Karen Hawthorne — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 08:34:00 -0800

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in North America, so it's never too early to start paying attention to your health and taking steps to protect your heart. Dr. Peter Alagona, the program director of general cardiology at the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, says everyday changes to your lifestyle can make a big heart-healthy difference.

10 Tips for New Year weight loss

Karen Hawthorne — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:27:00 -0800

After a season of bingeing on shortbread and eggnog, it’s time to put into action your new year's resolution to get fit . Here are 10 no-nonsense, non-intimidating, calorie-minimizing tips, courtesy of personal trainer Trina Lambe.

Home safety tips for the holiday season

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:53:00 -0800

Great food, drinks and hanging mistletoe are key elements of entertaining -- indulgence allowed -- but safety is too often overlooked. So make a safety list and check it twice with these simple home safety tips.

How to avoid party food temptation

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:14:00 -0800

When temptation beckons this party season - or when you’re facing any festive occasion in the new year -- planned strategies can help keep your daily calorie intake in check and avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain. SheKnows spoke with Dr. Wayne Andersen, medical director for Take Shape for Life Wellness program, for his top diet tips when you’re heading out to celebrate.

Tips to keep your fitness on track

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:51:00 -0800

With sweets, cocktails and making merry on overload during the festive season, fitting in exercise and not sabotaging the progress you've made throughout the year can be a challenge. But it can be done, says personal trainer and performance nutritionist Gidon Gabbay of G Force Home Training in Toronto. Here's how.

Sledding is a hazardous sport for kids

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 07:01:00 -0800

Sledding is a popular winter pastime, but it leads to a trip to the emergency room for more than 20,000 kids each year, according to a new study by safety experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Before you bundle up this season, be aware of the sledding risks for kids and ways to sled safely.

Simple home entertaining tips to welcome holiday guests

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0800

The holiday guests are on their way! No time or budget to redecorate the guest bedroom? Not a problem. Here are a few easy home entertaining tips to make your holiday guests feel extra-special during their stay.

Fighting back against epilepsy: One woman’s success story

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:39:00 -0800

Alysse Mengason of Birmingham, Michigan, had a grand mal seizure in her sleep and went into a coma. When she woke up she had no idea what had happened, but she fought her way back to a fulfilling life, and blogs the trials of living with epilepsy at BrainThunders.com. Here is a Q&A with Mengason for National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November.

Girlfriend’s guide to becoming a sports fan

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 07:56:00 -0700

Who said women can’t learn to love sports almost as much as the men in their lives do? Yes, we’re socialized to appreciate shopping and expensive chocolate more than triple-plays and end-runs, but a veteran sports and beauty journalist has published a simple guidebook to sports with all the insider information you’ll ever need.

Healthy grocery shopping made easy with Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

Karen Hawthorne — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:48:00 -0700

When celebrated British chef Jamie Oliver brought his healthy eating campaign to the US in a new ABC TV series, Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution, he challenged Americans to change the way they eat at home, at school and in the workplace. Now a free online service can help you overhaul your grocery shopping habits to cook and eat the Jamie Oliver way.

What are the BRCA genes?

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:13:00 -0700

The best defense against cancer is healthy lifestyle habits and being informed. When it comes to breast cancer, understanding BRCA genes—breast cancer genes—and how they may affect your risk of disease, is important.

What is hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome?

Karen Hawthorne — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:52:00 -0700

With cancer rates rising at an alarming pace, understanding hereditary factors can help determine cancer risks and steps for prevention, experts say. One focus in a multi-pronged approach is hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome. Here’s what you should know.

How to become an Olympic athlete

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 11:36:00 -0700

ESPN challenged average American woman Kathryn Bertine – writer, waitress and former pro figure skater – to train in nine sports on a two-year quest to qualify for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She didn't qualify, but now she's a competitive cyclist for St. Kitts and Nevis, and her new book, As Good as Gold, documents her heroic efforts. SheKnows talked to Bertine about her "Olympic mettle."

Social network promotes girls and sports

Karen Hawthorne — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:28:00 -0700

With rising obesity rates for kids and more time spent sitting in front of the TV and computer, adults need to encourage young people to get off the couch and get active. A new online community and social network has found its niche inspiring girls to participate in sports. Here's more on Vivo Girls Sports, Inc.

The importance of eating foods that taste good

Karen Hawthorne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:11:00 -0700

Trying to pack all the food groups into your diet seems like a struggle. Often, bran cereal, fruit slices, raw vegetable sticks, or a chicken breast broiled without its crunchy, delicious skin doesn’t sound very appetizing. Here’s how you can bring joy to your diet and still keep it healthy.