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5 Productive Things to Do On a Snow Day
Guess what? It’s snowing. Or it’s going to snow. Or it’s been snowing for a while and there’s no indication that it’s going to stop anytime soon. Ever. Though we Blisstree staffers live in the heart of urban New York City, where snow days for working adults are as rare as an empty cab at 5 p.m., we’re very envious of those of you who live in cold-weather climates and have bosses who actually tell you not to come into the office because of a snowfall. And if this latest snowstorm pans out, you lucky folks may well have some snow day free time on your hands very soon. (In between sledding with your kids, and making them grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, and hot chocolate, of course. Did we mention that we’re jealous?) So here are five productive ways to spend your next snow day, which will likely be tomorrow. And probably the next day. Us? We’ll be at work no matter what the weather, but we’re damn well at least going to buy ourselves a friggin’ hot chocolate. … More »
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Morning Links: 5 All-Natural Remedies for Headaches and Migraines
Winning Workout Gear – 5 of the best sports bras on the market, for all types of cleavage. (Real Simple)
No Pain, Just Gain – Scientists from New York’s Stony Brook University are developing a hardcore painkiller (a la morphine) – with no side effects or addictive properties – that may be on the market next year. (ScienceDaily)
Head Start – 5 all-natural remedies for headaches and migraines. (Quick & Simple) … More »
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Morning Links: 5 All-Natural Remedies for Headaches and Migraines
Morning Links: 4 Reasons to Work Out With Your Sweetheart
New Food Rules – Consider grocery shopping tours led by nutrition pros for better overall health. (Well + Good)
Live Together, Sweat Together – 4 reasons to work out with your romantic partner. (YourTango)
Get Your Om On – Regular meditation may positively benefit the practitioner’s brain in terms of stress, memory, empathy, and self-assurance. (Well) … More »
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Today’s Links: 7 Ways to Be a Good Vegetarian
Worn Out By Your Workout? – Try these 21 tricks and tips to make your exercise routine more fun. (Women’s Health)
A Little Help From My Friends – Participating in community service may help alcoholics and addicts stay clean and sober. (ScienceDaily)
No Meat Allowed – 7 paths to becoming a relatively successful vegetarian. (EcoSalon) … More »
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Not Watching the Game? What to Do on Super Bowl Sunday
On average, 100 million people tune into the Super Bowl every year. Last year, it was estimated that 153.1 million viewers caught a portion of the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy (even if it was just to watch the halftime show). This year, fans will watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas on Sunday, February 6th. With so much pomp and circumstance (and profit) built around one game, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the hype and excitement. But whether or not you’re a football fan, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday that don’t involve actually watching men in tight pants tossing around a pigskin: … More »
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Blisstree » LIVE 2011-01-19 09:06:36
Bragging Rights: This week, Blisstree made it to the top of nutritionist and Foodtrainers founder Lauren Slayton’s health and wellness reading list. Lauren also asked us (and some other folks) what we read on a daily basis to keep up with current health trends, and she featured our short list … More »
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Relationships: Could You Date a Personal Trainer?
Check out this post about what it’s like to date a personal trainer by Giulia Rozzi on MyDaily.
We first met in acting class. He, a strong and sculpted health nut. Me, a then chubbier drinker. On our first date as I sucked down a pint of Hoegaarden I asked him if he also wanted a beer, he explained that he wasn’t into empty calories. The first time I slept over his place in the morning he made me a gorgeous egg white omelet with sprouted wheat bread noting how everyday should begin with a rich source of protein. After a few weeks of living together he asked, “so is the only exercise you do just walking?”
Yup, my boyfriend is a personal trainer. … More »
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Morning Links: How a Prostitute Saved My Marriage
Turn Off the Telly – A new British study shows that those who spend more than two hours a day watching TV (or engaging in other “screen-based entertainment”) are 125% more likely to suffer a major cardiac event, regardless of other factors including exercise, smoking, hypertension, and social class. (via Science Daily)
Dr. Oz on Losing Weight the Healthy Way – His 5 major mistakes dieters routinely make. (That’s Fit)
In Praise of Prostitution – One blogger’s account of how her husband’s hooker prevented a divorce and saved her marriage. (YourTango) … More »
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Morning Links: Green Tea May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer
Start Happy – As part of its so-named series, The Guardian offers 10 ways to stay focused and motivated when it comes to fitness, some of which work, and some of which don’t, according to the author. (The Guardian)
Get Your Green Tea On – A new study shows that regularly drinking green tea may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease and cancer later in life. (Science Daily)
Click It or Ticket – According to the CDC, 85% of U.S. drivers wore their seat belts in 2008, as opposed to 80% in 2002. Who doesn’t always buckle up? Residents of North Dakota, South Dakota, and New Hampshire. (NPR) … More »
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Morning Links: Green Tea May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancer
Gallery: 10 Celebrities Who Shill for Health and Beauty Products
It’s no secret that every time you turn around, another poor, indigent Hollywood celebrity is trying to help sell impressionable consumers another health, beauty, or fitness product in order to pad their already-flush bank accounts. (Movies and TV are for amateurs; they make their real money from endorsements, people!) Can you recall all the celebrity faces of Estée Lauder? (Elizabeth Hurley, Gywneth Paltrow, and Freida Pinto, to name a few.) And what about Cover Girl? (Queen Latifah, Drew Barrymore, and Taylor Swift.) And then there are the perfume ads: Nicole Kidman and her Moulin Rouge-esque mini-films for Chanel No. 5 a few years back; and today Charlize Theron strips down for Dior’s J’Adore fragrance in the name of smelling good. And, of course, cash-strapped professional athletes shill for every kind of energy drink and sports apparel imaginable (David Beckham for Adidas, Michael Jordan for Nike, Derek Jeter for Gilette, Michael Phelps for Speedo). We can only hope that these stars actually use the products they’re hawking (they do get them for free, after all), as they endorse their hefty endorsement checks. Click through our gallery of ten more Hollywood celebs who sell their souls in the name of health and beauty products, and find out just how much some of them make doing it: … More »
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Gallery: 10 Celebrities Who Shill for Health and Beauty Products
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