Monthly Archives: August 2006

Head Strong

TUNE UP Train your mind to take your body higher and farther. Think you can’t make it to the summit? Think again, says best-selling author and sports psychologist Jerry Lynch, who’s worked with Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson and … Continue reading

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The Last Unknown Places

So you say it’s harder than ever to find solitude on the trail? Maybe you’re just not looking in the right spots. Here are five stunning backcountry stashes that are so rarely visited you’ll never have to deal with permits, … Continue reading

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Tips for Parents of Preemies

* Ask the NICU staff to let you try kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) as soon as possible after delivery and for as long as you can. Proven benefits to the baby include a more stable heartbeat, breathing and body temperature … Continue reading

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A Noisy Problem

New research shows that turning up the volume with headphones on may cause hearing loss Do you listen to an iPod or another music player using headphones? Do you play it at a loud volume? If you turn up the … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Menu Ideas

This impromptu summer party started with a quick trip to Costco, and ended with plenty of delicious leftovers what to serve, what to save shrimp NOW: For mini seafood rolls, thaw, then chop frozen cooked shrimp. Use enough mayonnaise to … Continue reading

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