Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightement. Have a splendid weekend!
Crooks Prey on Hotel Internet Connections
If you’ve ever taken a laptop on a work trip, here’s some troubling news: The FBI and national cybercrime agencies are warning people traveling abroad to be wary of shady scammers planting malware via insecure hotel Internet connections.
Sharon Greenthal: How To Turn 50
I'm happier at 50 than I was at 40. I feel more sure of myself. I love my work. I have terrific friends and family. Maybe your life is different -- maybe you're not so happy right now, and change is needed, for whatever reason. And yet, if you think about it, really give it some thought, I bet there are plenty of details you wouldn't change about all the years you've spent on this earth.
Top 10 Organic Foods - Pesticides, Hormones in Fruit, Chicken, Fish - AARP
Sure, you want to keep your grocery bills under control. But sometimes it pays to spend a little bit more on what you eat. Here are 10 foods that could be worth every extra penny.
The Healing Properties of Lemons « Bel Marra Nutritionals | Health Advice | Natural Health Products
Lemons are not amongst the top healing foods merely because of their vitamin C content—their health benefits extend much further. They are an excellent source of the mineral potassium, which is essential for smooth electrical transmission in the nervous system and brain. A deficiency in potassium has been linked to anxiety, depression and memory problems; as such, the regular consumption of lemons may help to prevent these disorders. Potassium is also essential for cardiovascular health.
Bicycle Your Way to Better Brain Health | Psychology Today
Exercise is one of the best – and cheapest- anti-aging antidotes. I’m willing to guess that you already knew that, even if you are a little shaky on the how’s and why’s. But you may not have realized that all forms of exercise are not equally effective, even when the exercise really revs up your heart and your muscles. It turns out that although everyone benefits from a lifestyle that includes regular workouts, it’s the bicyclists who seem to garner the most rewards from their efforts, including the benefits of greater road safety.
Milk Is Actually Really Bad For You - Business Insider
Milk was once christened "nature's perfect food," says Mark Bittman at The New York Times. The Department of Agriculture recommends three 8-ounce glasses of the stuff a day (which equals about 1.5 pounds). After all: It builds strong bones, is packed with nutrients, and helps kids grow taller. But drinking dairy can be problematic, and its most notorious ingredient, lactose, is indigestible by a significant percentage of Americans. Here, five reasons milk actually doesn't do a body good:
Almonds And 10 Other Foods That Can Help You Maintain A Healthy Weight
Nuts may get a bad rap as being high in fat, but a new study suggests that people trying to maintain a healthy weight can still eat them without sacrificing poundage -- and get a cholesterol benefit, to boot, a small new study suggests.
Sitting At Work: Why It's Dangerous And What You Can Do
"Prolonged sitting has been shown to disrupt metabolic function resulting in increased plasma triglyceride levels, decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and decreased insulin sensitivity," Dr. Hidde van der Ploeg, a senior research fellow at the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health in Australia, told TIME's Healthland.
Reasons to Wear Sunglasses - Health Benefits of Sunglasses - Oprah.com
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You slather on SPF 50 to shield your skin from the sun. But what about your naked eyes? In a 2012 survey, less than half of 10,000 Americans polled recognized the health benefits of sunglasses, and 27 percent of respondents reported never wearing them. Yet this simple and stylish accessory* can protect your eyes from a host of conditions caused by ultraviolet rays:
