Daily picks for Tuesday, September 29: A look at what Health.com editors are reading today
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The other day, my sweet husband, Frank, decided to give our kitchen a major scrub down. He was well into the project when he emerged from the kitchen, pale, nauseous, sweaty, and dizzy. Instinctively, I suspected the cleaning supplies.
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Would you spend $400 on a piece of home workout equipment proven to help burn ab fat and give you a flatter tummy? If so, I’ve got a great recommendation for you: the Ab Coaster, a new device I got to test out last week.
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How we rated three popular travel workout kits for compactness and effectiveness.
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Are the latest low- and no-VOC paints worth the slightly steeper price? We put seven to the test.
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During American Heart Month, it’s important we not only think of our own cardiovascular health but also that of future generations’. A study last year found that obese children and teens have as much plaque in their arteries as a 45-year-old adult, setting them up for heart disease and other serious health conditions much earlier than their parents. If you’ve got kids, of course you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy. But you also know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity—for you alone, never mind for you and your kids. Setting a healthy example is a good start; research shows that parents who are physically active increase the likelihood that their kids will be active as well. But if you’re looking for ways to get your kids involved, check out these tips.
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Q: If one slice of bread has mold on it, is it safe to eat another slice from the same loaf? A: Best to toss the loaf and start fresh. Bread is very porous, so mold can spread quickly and easily, particularly in organic products that don’t contain preservatives.
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