Publix GreenWise Market Magazine - Summer 2009
Just Chill
 Just Chill
Men who stress less have higher levels of HDL, the “good” cholesterol. Lower levels were found in men who cope with stress through hostility, self-blame or social isolation. Researchers speculate that the link may occur through the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline.
—Study presented at the American Psychological Association
Shear Gimmick
The idea that nutritional deficiencies can be diagnosed from a hair sample has many people clipping their locks. But put away those scissors—the amount of vitamins or minerals found in the hair does not correlate well to levels in the body.
—Source: quackwatch.org
Recycle Old Tennis Shoes with Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. Athletic shoes (any brand) are ground up for reuse in playgrounds, running tracks, basketball courts, etc. Mail shoes in or check for drop-off locations (details at nikereuseashoe.com).
Losing just one pound of body weight relieves the equivalent of four pounds of pressure on the knee for people with osteoarthritis.
—Arthritis & Rheumatism, July 2005
12% The number of Americans who know that popcorn is a whole grain.
—2006 Orville Redenbacher survey |
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