Featured
University of Michigan
Sugar Editorial Picks
Blisters Hurt, Treatment Shouldn't
Yesterday, while running on the treadmill, I did not notice that my sock had a rather unfortunate fold in it which left me an even more unfortunate blister on my heel. So I went on the search for what I should do to help heal it rapidly.
Here are some good suggestions I came across on caring for a blister, from the University of Michigan Health System:
- Steps should be taken to avoid further irritating the problem area.
- Large blisters can be carefully drained with a sterilized needle, then covered with antibiotic ointment and a bandage.
- For extra protection, purchase a moleskin at a drugstore.
More Easy Ways to Keep Kids Trim This Summer
For some kids, summertime can provide a reason get out and get active, but for others it can mean more TV time, more access to snacks and time to be lazy. Don't let summertime lead to bulking up your kids, and yourself, by following these great tips from Amy Bohn, M.D., a family physician for the University of Michigan Health System:
- Stock up on healthy snacks. What you have in your kitchen influences the food choices your children make, both now and later in life.
Easy Ways to Keep Kids Trim This Summer
For some kids, summertime can provide a reason to get out and get active, but for others it can mean more TV time, more access to snacks and more time to be lazy. Don't let summertime lead to bulking up your kids, and yourself, by following these great tips from Amy Bohn, M.D., a family physician for the University of Michigan Health System:
- Limit "screen time." "There is a positive correlation between the amount of time that children spend in front of the TV, computer, or video games and obesity, so it's important to limit those types of activities to less than two hours a day," advises Bohn.
Is Your Health Getting in the Way of Love?
This Valentine's Day (and beyond), don't let health excuses get in the way of love.
Dr. Patricia Rockwell is an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School and claims that there are many health barriers (most of which are myths, by the way) that can get in the way of sex and romance.
Other Search Results
Blueberries Battle Belly Fat
Long considered a super food, another benefit of blueberries was discovered in a University of Michigan lab. New research found a diet rich in blueberries may help diminish belly fat. Abdominal fat has been linked with both heart disease and diabetes, even in folks with a normal BMI.
Dieting and the Flu
Flu season usually peaks around February; the worst is yet to come. In January, many people start dieting to make weight-loss resolutions come true. Therein lies the tension: cutting calories can make you more susceptible to coming down with the flu.
Middle ear infection
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M A middle ear infection is also known as otitis media. It is one of the most common of childhood infections. With this illness, the middle ear becomes red, swollen, and inflamed because of bacteria trapped in the eustachian tube.Swim Like Michael Phelps, or at Least Try
Michael Phelps is one of the fastest swimmers in the world and he's got his eye on eight gold medals in the 2008 Olympics. A lot of folks joke that he's got gills; I'm not sure about that but one thing that he definitely does have is a good training program.
His coach Bob Bowman, head coach for the unstoppable University of Michigan swim team, recently gave some tips on what Michael does to perform his best.
Cut Costs, Not Nutrition: Part Two
I recently told you about a few tips on how to cut costs at the grocery store while keeping your meals nutritious. And University of Michigan Health System nutritionist Holly Scherer has come up with a few more ways to keep eating healthy and cost effective. They are:
- Look for the generic or store brand.
- Stock up on nonperishables when they go on sale.
- Avoid the temptation of the cookie aisle and the chip aisle.
Cut Costs, Not Nutrition: Part One
In this time of economic hardships, it's getting harder and harder to put healthy foods on the table every day. It's tempting to just hit the dollar menu at your local fast food stop, but there are simple ways that you can cut costs and still eat healthy. Reuters has consulted with Holly Scherer, a registered dietician at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, for a few ways to cut costs but not nutrition.
More on FitSugar
Holiday
Top Brands
Enamora
McQ by Alexander McQueen
Ikea