Today I read that keeping your pet in the front seat, as much as they might like it, is very dangerous
for your pooch or kitty. Although this does seem like an obvious statement, it is rare to see a dog restrained in the backseat with the appropriate safety harness. If your pet is in the front seat during an accident, the force of the airbag can cause serious injuries, and might even be lethal. So, teach your dog to be a backseat driver --- it's the safest way to travel!
Today I read that swearing off of carbs may be making you depressed! No, not because you 
"miss" them, but because carbohydrates release serotonin, a "well-known contributor to feelings of well-being". If your body does not get enough carbs, your brain will stop regulating serotonin, which will make you feel "down in the dumps". Instead of swearing off of them completely, try a diet that includes complex carbs, such as whole grains and veggies (do your research or ask your Doctor if you have questions). And don't forget to smile!
Today I read that adding alfalfa to your diet helps to reduce your "bad" cholesterol (LDL). However,
it should also be noted that it is found to increase the risk of bleeding when used with drugs like warfarin (brand name Coumadin®), which are used to prevent blood clots from forming.
Today I read that that Green Tea might fight the effectiveness of your anticoagulant (such as 
warfarin and heparin). This is because Green Tea contains vitamin K, which is used in the body to clot blood. If you are using Green Tea for it's many health benefits, but are also using an anticoagulant, check with your doctor.
Today I read that a daily dose of ketchup (3 to 4 tablespoons daily on your food) lowers one's risk of cardiovascular disease. What's the magic ingredient? Lycopene, of course. The highest levels of vitamins A, C, and E are found in organic ketchup, though a good, old bottle of regular Heinz contains Lycopene as well .
Today I read that even if your chicken is advertised as "100% Natural", it might still be injected with broth, salt 
water, or seaweed extract--- all of which contain A LOT of salt. Make sure you check the label!
Today I read that if you give a quick spray of Pam or other cooking spray on the inside of your 
containers (tupperware, etc...) before storing food in them, you can prevent stains from sauces, etc...
Today I read a handy tip about fan placement in the house, which will also help keep a/c cooling costs 
down. Place your fan in your open basement doorway facing your living space (unless you have a lot of mold or radon levels down there). This will pull cool air from the basement and into the upstairs level.
Today I read that onions in any form (powdered, fresh, etc...) can cause anemia in your dog by destroying the 
dog's red blood cells. I also read that eating small doses over a long period of time, or just having one great big dose will have the same affect. Symptoms to look for include vomiting, diarrhea, and breathlessness.
Today I read that older, overweight women whose excess weight is mostly in their hips are more likely to have
memory problems. "The message is obesity and a higher Body Mass Index are not good for your cognition and your memory," Kerwin says in a news release. "While the women's scores were still in the normal range, the added weight definitely had a detrimental effect."
Today I read a clever little tip about shopping at Farmer's Markets. I read that it's better to
Brussels sprouts, potatoes, cauliflower, 
vegetable oil , spinach,and egg yolk.
Today I read that a study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle revealed that Postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 76 who took fish oil were 32% less likely to develop certain types of breast cancer than women who didn’t. Although the head researcher recommends that it's always better to actually eat fish in order to get these benefits, fish oil does seem like a promising alternative. Off to buy some fish oil!
I read today that low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to heart disease and depression, among other things. A researcher at Loyola University recommends that we let our bodies produce it naturally by getting 15 minutes of exposure to the sun, sans the sunscreen, per day (any more than that, and we risk experiencing some of the adverse effects that are related to sun exposure) . If you're not getting your 15 minutes, ask your doctor about vitamin D3, which is the kind your body would produce naturally if you were.
Today I read that if you spray white vinegar on the weeds in your garden , or those growing through
the cracks of your sidewalk , the weeds will be dead in just a few days. You'll also be happy knowing that you used something that was environmentally friendly and won't harm your children or pets either.
Today I read that doctors at Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center found that caffeine does not have the
drastic diuretic effect that people once thought it did. In fact, one study showed that it only makes you urinate as much as the same amount of water does. Therefore, 8 ounces of coffee is still 8 ounces of fluid... and fluid does a body good!
