About this blog
I try to live a healthy life. My health obsession likely began as worry, about illness, death and dieting, but later intrigued me to learn more about often-complex subjects. I try to educate myself every day, in little ways, to improve my quality of life through nutrition, exercise and medicine. This blog is a place to share knowledge about happy and healthy living in York County. Contact me at lzaleski@ydr.com.
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Fitperez: celebrity news for the health junkie
I’m not a huge celebrity-news junkie, but I might have found a new guilty pleasure: Perez Hilton’s health website, Perez Hilton’s fitness website fitperez is unlike any other. It includes videos, tips and gossip about the celeb health scene. In … Continue reading
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FDA menu regulation skips empty calories
A proposal by the Food and Drug Administration would require chain restaurants to list calorie information for food, but not alcoholic beverages, which tend to be rife with empty calories. The pending requirement stems from last year’s passage of health … Continue reading
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Lunafest to benefit Breast Cancer Fund
Dr. Steven B. Heird and Bernadette Green will host Lunafest — a film festival fundraiser dedicated to promoting women’s wellness — 6:30 p.m. May 12 at Temple Beth Israel, 2090 Hollywood Drive in York Township. The films range from animation … Continue reading
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Office workers say no to candy dishes
Ever feel like your office is a landmine of unhealthy snacks? At my workplace, I notice sweets to be in more abundance around the holidays, but almost always present. There are a few discreet places for candy, such as a … Continue reading
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Last night’s dinner: Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Tomatoes
I learned about this recipe from my co-worker features copy editor Emileigh Clare. She mentioned it a couple of months ago and raved about its taste and ease. I wanted to make something that I could throw together quickly for … Continue reading
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Once fattest city, Miami works to shape up
After being dubbed the fattest city by Men’s Fitness magazine in 2009, Miami works to shape up by adding about $165,000 in outdoor gym equipment to three parks. Could something like this help reduce obesity in York County? Read the … Continue reading
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Spring into a new workout routine with fitness friendly apps
Did the winter months throw off your workout routine? Perhaps you could use a new workout buddy, such as these fitness apps available at Appitalism.com. Fit Pulse Create your own customized workout routine with planned workouts. It’s user friendly and … Continue reading
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Soon-to-be amateur gardener
I grew up in a garden. I remember my mom asking me as a child to run out to the yard and pull her a scallion for a fresh dinner salad and the vibrant red tomatoes that my dad grew. … Continue reading
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