Dieting? Say cheese

Say cheese to your cheese and it just might help you make better food choices. Study finds those who took pictures of their food made better food choices than those who just wrote down what they ate. You can read more about it here. So I guess a picture is worth more than a thousand words, could be worth a thousand calories?

Kids and germs

This just in.. kids are germ factories. We know kids can spread flu like wildfire. Now studies found that flu like symptoms struck first and worst in the zip codes that were home to the most kids. So if you live in a neighborhood filled with kids, you might consider the flu vaccine.

Flu shot season begins this month and for the first time, vaccinations are being recommended for all children, not just those under 5.

You can read more about it here. And then go wash your hands. That's where I'm going.
Never hurts to practice germ prevention.

Cabbage Kids Return

Get ready for September 20th. It's the anniversary of the Cabbage Patch Kids. And they'll be re-released as replicas from the 1983 originals. So beloved by so many, there are celebrations planned at BabyLand General Hospital. Read more about it here.

Fight the fat gene

You've heard of the fat gene right, the common genetic variation that makes people more likely to gain weight. Researchers say we can fight the fat gene and beat it. Well, if you have a few extra hours each day. They say with three to four hours of being active each day, we can block the gene. Who has three to four hours? Read more about it here.

Help storm victims

We were spared from Ike. Why not help others. You can donate non-perishable foods to the Food for the Poor. They're having a food drive this week at their offices at 6401Lyons Road in Coconut Creek. If you don't have time to drop food off, you can always give what you can to their organization by visiting here. They've provided 30 shipping containers of relief supplies and food so far.

Responsible dogs

If your dog is a bit of a handfull, have you ever thought of training? This might be the month to do it. Bark Busters is offering free dog safety workshops. It's in conjunction with the American Kennel Club's Responsible Dog Ownership Days, with events held all this month. If you'd like to know more, you can email SouthBroward@Barkbusters.com. Good luck.

Disasters getting worse?

With more deadly Hurricanes like Gustav and Ike, and earthquakes in China, we may feel like disasters are getting worse. But if you take a look at the history of disasters and the recent population growth, it may be more about geography than catastrophy. An article shows that many of us are living now in harm's way, living in high rises along coast lines and more. Read it for yourself.