Here are this weekend's reading diversions for your reading pleasure and enlightenment, culled for you from our favourite web sources.
Notable this week: The ongoing battle with 'narcissism,' this decade's new social dilemma - the real 'vampires' who ply the halls at work and home; and, the revelation that our astrological signs have/may have changed while we slept - and a humorous look at the new problems we now face in light of the adjustment, like you may no longer be compatible with your mate...
Have a great weekend!
Rocco DiSpirito's Penne alla Vodka
The dirty little secret about penne alla vodka is not the vodka but the hefty amount of heavy cream. Vodka is colorless, odorless and without much flavor—not really attributes of a superstar ingredient. It’s the combination of cream and tomato sauce that gives this dish its signature flavor. The traditional cream is swapped here for low-fat Greek yogurt.
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Steven M. S. Kurtz, Ph.D.| When ADHD Goes Untreated
Dan had attention-deficit hyper activity disorder, and in many ways he was a textbook example. Most people think of ADHD as a condition that makes it hard for kids to pay attention -- or stay in their seats -- at school. But symptoms of ADHD affect kids outside the classroom, too, much more than is widely understood. And the consequences of untreated ADHD, even after kids are finished with school, can have a profound impact on their lives.
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Will Autism Fraud Report Boost Vaccines?
This week more shame was heaped upon the discredited British researcher whose work gave rise to the childhood-vaccines-cause-autism movement, as a prominent medical journal published a report that the man had faked his data. But will it make a difference?
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: 13 Things You Should Know
While osteoarthritis is typically a disease of older people -- often thought to be the result of years of wear and tear -- RA can come on quickly at any age, even in children.
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New Astrological Signs: What This Means to You
January-14-11
9:36 AM
As you may have heard, there appears to be a different way to figure out zodiac signs that people are just finding out about now. Yesterday, this new information sent what seemed like everyone on the Internet into an identity crisis. Some Virgos are now Leos, Cancers Geminis, and if you were a Scorpio before, by this new logic chances are you aren't (it's about a week long). But, to quote the "Double Rainbow" guy, what does this mean? To clarify, we bring you 12 things your new astrological sign could mean for you. See what we came up with below and vote for your favorite!
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Time to take down those holiday lights | Yourhome.ca
Superstition dictates that holiday lights and decorations should be removed within 12 days after the holiday to avoid bad luck. Its not a bad guideline for avoiding your neighbours dubbing you the lazy house on the street, either.
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Liddy Manson: The Conversation: What Boomers Don't Want to Say to Their Aging Parents
I'm worried about my mother. I'm also a little intimidated by her. Anyone out there with me?
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Vivian Diller, Ph.D.: The Challenge of Aging in a Narcissistic World
Aging has never been a walk in the park, but doing so in today's world is a challenge few us were prepared for. Which reminds me of two recent news items that have created quite a flurry. Upon first reading them, they seemed unrelated, but I now believe there is a connection that explains the attention they're getting.
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Surprising Causes of Teeth Stains - AOL Health
Coffee and cigarettes are two major culprits of teeth discoloration, but there are a number of other surprising teeth tarnishers. Here, Kimberly Harms, D.D.S., of the American Dental Association exposes the top causes of teeth stains and discoloration.
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If a crying woman's red nose isn't a big enough turnoff to a man, a surprising experiment found another reason: Tears of sadness may temporarily lower his testosterone level. Those tears send a chemical signal as the man gets close enough to sniff them – even though there's no discernible odor, say researchers from Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science.
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Want a golden glow? Don't bother with the suntan - eat your greens instead | Mail Online
Scientists have found eating plenty of fruit and vegetables is by far the best way to achieve a healthy, golden glow. And it will make you more attractive to the opposite sex as well.
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Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D.| Diabetes Prevention: Love Carbs? 6 Steps To Avoid Diabetes
If you choose a carbohydrate with a label, look at how many total carbohydrates are in a serving. The American Diabetes Association uses 15 grams of carbohydrate as one serving of carbohydrate. This is equal to a slice of bread. With this comparison, you can look at how many total carbohydrates are in a particular food, or how many slices of bread worth of carbohydrate you are consuming.
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The Sweet Beet: 13 "Health Foods" That Aren't
." Often when we eat "diet" or "health-labeled" foods (usually consumed at snack time), we think they don't really count as "real" calories, which means we often feel less satisfied and wind up eating more. Any other "health foods" that you don't think deserve the title?
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New Zodiac Sign Dates: Ophiuchus The 13th Sign?
The change didn't happen over night either. The 12 signs were designated to different periods of the year almost 3,000 years ago, when astrology began, and since then the Earth's position in relation to the sun has changed.
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Carole Bennett, MA: Talking to Your Kids About Drugs: 4 Healthy Concepts to Consider
Here is a sample dialogue that you might consider. "Mark/Sue, you are a reliable boy/girl. You are conscientious in school, respectful of your family and friends and we have always had the pleasure of trusting you and your decisions. We hope that our confidence in your good judgment will not be compromised when it comes to making the proper choice of not drinking (or drinking responsibly) or using drugs".
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Dr. Joseph Mercola: What's in Fast Food? What's in the Non-Chicken Half of the McNugget
Do you put dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent made of silicone, in your chicken dishes? How about tertiary butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a chemical preservative so deadly just five grams can kill you?
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Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D.: Healthy Eating: 11 Foods To Add To Your Diet In 2011 (PHOTOS)
January-14-11
9:23 AM
Inspired by my yoga instructor and the fact that many individuals are not even aware of some of the healthiest foods in their grocery store, I thought I'd make a New Year's resolution list of my own. I encourage you to add this to your resolutions as well.
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