Writing with a pen that has a fat barrel can place as much as 50 times less stress on the bones and ligaments at the base of your hand, according to research at Duke University. Changing to a chunkier pen can cut in half the risk of carpal tunnel syndrome as a result. ~Magazine Excerpt …
Monthly Archive: December 2010
Dec 15 2010
20: Stand Up
Whenever you talk on the phone, get up off your backside. By Standing just one extra hour a day an average 80-kilo person will burn 377 kilojoules (90 calories) more, according to calculations in the Jornal of the American College of Sport Medicine. ~ Magazine Excerpt Its those little things that all add up don’t …
Dec 10 2010
19: Don’t Have Dressings.
We know salads don’t taste as good as a juicy steak, so its tempting to put dressings on them. But dressings are where the calories are so skip the commercial dressings and try to make your own from vinegar or olive oil. ~Magazine Excerpt The words “Light” or “Lite” DO NOT under any circumstances mean …
Dec 10 2010
18: Get a New Toothbrush
And make sure it comes with a tongue scraper on the reverse of the brush head. Your tounge has fissures that hold onto bacteria, so using a tongue scraper helps to remove it. You will probably gag when scraping but bacteria leads to bad breath. And get one with soft bristles; its better for your …
Dec 10 2010
17: Laugh with Them
What to get over a fight with your partner/relatives? Laugh together. According to Psychology Today: “Laughter establishes or restores a positive climate and a sense of connection between people, who can literally take pleasure out of being in the company of each other” Laughter also triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. ~Magazine …


