Daily Archives: May 14, 2012

Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Jess Reed finds sense of humor at ’80s prom

In last week’s post, Jess Reed got caught with cupcakes (or did she?) This week, we learn who spotted her at the cupcake store. Reed meets her fitness goal early, and she finds her sense of humor at an ’80s … Continue reading

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Experts say technology could be to blame for back pain

Smartphones could be causing back pain for users. It’s a symptom of the “digital slouch,” which occurs when users spend too much time looking down. Holding the neck and spine in such a curved position hurts posture. “Posture reflects itself … Continue reading

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Smart Health Challenge Week 6: Jess Reed meets her first goal early, loses 20 pounds

In last week’s post, Jess Reed, winner of the Smart Health Challenge, got caught with cupcakes. No worries: She didn’t eat them. This week, we’ll be posting her response a little later. To give you a preview of what’s coming, … Continue reading

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The accidental garden in four easy steps

I’ve started a garden out of laziness. Now, before you get all judge-y, hear me out. I’m not some kind of Martha Stewart on steroids; I just don’t like cutting my grass. My previous homeowners had installed a curved border … Continue reading

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