Illustration for Standard-Examiner, November 16, 2010
Entertainment has entered the third dimension, and not everyone is feeling great about it.
Headaches, dry eyes, and motion sickness are the most common complaints from those who become uncomfortable while watching 3-D movies and television.
http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/11/16/eye-yi-yi-3-d-brings-more-pain-pleasure-many
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, Hers, November 11, 2010
For the woman of the house, the holidays may not actually be the most wonderful time of the year. Superwoman may try to take over your body and life. This year, let your mild-mannered side delegate some of the work.
http://www.hersutah.com/story/give-me-five-cmon-superwoman-take-break
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, October 11, 2010
There’s a battle going on in your cells.
If you lose, you could end up with diabetes, heart disease or cancer — but local experts say you have a powerful ally if you are eating enough fruits and vegetables.
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, Hers, August 10, 2010
According to the Utah Department of Health, experts recommend waiting at least 18 to 24 months before becoming pregnant again.
That’s because your body needs to renew itself so it can provide the proper nourishment for another pregnancy.
http://www.hersutah.com/story/are-you-prepared-another-pregnancy
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, July 26, 2010
Researchers have been releasing information the last six years that explores whether chocolate milk is better than a sports drink at the end of a workout.
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, Hers, July 13, 2010
“The reason you plateau with diets is that your body becomes smaller and burns fewer calories. Your metabolism goes down a bit. You don’t have as much mass to burn,â€ï»¿
http://www.hersutah.com/story/oh-those-pesky-plateaus-when-you-hit-one-you-need-amp-your-exercise
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, May 31, 2010
“Are we there yet?” may never turn into “We’re there already?” — but locals say that, with a little planning, the family road trip can be a rewarding experience.
http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/05/31/road-trip-ideas-road
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, April 26, 2010
There’s no time like the present to store food for the future.
http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/04/26/saturday-fair-will-help-you-get-date-food-storage
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, March 22, 2010
For years, we’ve dutifully obeyed doctors’ orders to stay out of the sun. We’ve lived almost like vampires, venturing outdoors only in the early morning or evening hours to avoid dangerous rays. When sunlight couldn’t be avoided, we’ve slathered our skin with sunscreen — the higher the sun protection factor, the better.
Doctors say efforts to reduce our risk of skin cancer are well worth it.
However, there is a not-so-little problem. The human body needs vitamin D, which it produces when skin is exposed to sunlight.
http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/03/22/insufficient-d
Illustration for Standard-Examiner, Monday, March 8, 2010
According to a large new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, only 8 percent of high school students get enough sleep on an average school night, which leads to depression, headaches, poor school performance and daytime drowsiness.
http://www.standard.net/topics/features/2010/03/08/hey-sleepyhead-get-some-shuteye
