Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Why Are Americans So Fat?

In just one year, a new study shows, obesity rates have shot up across the country.Why are Americans so fat? Here are my reasons...feel free to add your own.22% of Americans did not do any physical activity in the past month.Our government subsidizes high fructose corn syrup. It is cheap and in everything!No one cooks anymore. Fast food is fat food.Kids have too many choices. (remember when mom

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Plain Soap Kills Germs as Well as Antibacterial Soap

I was surprised at the results from researchers at University of Michigan School of Public Health that found the effectiveness of plain ole' soap is as good as antibacterial products at killing bacteria.Soaps, detergents and other "antibacterial" products that contained triclosan were no better than plain soap for preventing infections. Washing your hands is very important for preventing the