According to the March 2011 issue of SPIRIT magazine, each of us generates an astounding average 5 pounds of waste per day. That’s 2 pounds more than in 1960, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Fortunately, more than 3 out of 4 Americans recycle, and most of us use eco-friendly products like LED light bulbs […]
May Community Corner
Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women, nationally and here in Texas? As we honor Moms everywhere in May, we invite you to join the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement at www.GoRedForWomen.org Tell five women you love about the risk factors for heart disease, and make a […]
Relief for chapped lips
Even if you regularly apply lip balm during the day, you can still end up with chapped lips – especially in the dry summer months. That’s because lips can chap severely while you sleep. This is especially true if you are suffering from a winter cold and that stuffy nose has you breathing through your […]
Chewing gum for energy
The next time your energy wains, probably at about 3:00 in the afternoon while at work, skip the caffeine and instead pop a piece of gum instead. People are more alert, focused, and even cheerful after chewing gum, according to a study by Cardiff University in Wales. “Chewing stimulates your sensory nerves, increases muscle tension, […]
