Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your life.
Drinking a moderate amount of beer has been found to lower the risk of disease, much like wine has been found to do. Beer can also reduce the rick of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.
Cholesterol isn't always a bad thing. Beer has been found to increase one's levels of HDL, the good cholesterol that prevent clogged arteries.
Beer can reduce the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots.
Preliminary research found that a compound found in hops, a main ingredient in many beers, many help inhibit enzymes that trigger cancer.
Beer drinkers have 30 percent more vitamin B6 than non-beer drinkers. B6 is essential for brain function, energy, and fighting disease.
Older individuals who regularly drink beer have been found to have higher bone density.
One beer a day can prevent cognitive deterioration in older women by 20 percent.
Beer has plenty of antioxidants that can reverse cell damage.
These findings are based on one serving a day for women, and two for men. Obviously, over consumption has its own problems. But by being responsible, you can enjoy some delicious beer without guilt!
We know that getting a good night's sleep helps with all sorts of health issues. I'm not sure it makes you nimble enough to be able to juggle tables like these two lovely ladies do.
I'm also pretty sure that it won't help you with brain surgery. Some hospital in Houston live Tweeted the removal of a tumor from a woman's brain today. You'd think the doctors involved should be focusing on the surgery?
Getting a good night's sleep also will not prevent a baseball from hitting you in the nards, or protect the same baseball from bouncing off you and hitting your girlfriend in the face.
No, sleep can only improve your brain, beauty, health and attitude. I suggest we all get some more.
Summer is almost here and when the rain finally stops, the sun will be out in force. Getting out in the sun is important for staying healthy, but too much sun can be dangerous. UV rays from the sun can not only cause sun burn, but skin cancer as well. Therefore, controlling exposure to these rays is essential in staying healthy and enjoying summer. Here are a few tips to keep the sun from getting you down.
Check skin regularly. Be aware of changes in size or shape of any moles, blemishes, or a sore that doesn't heal. See your doctor immediately if you notice something.
Avoid sunlamps and tanning booths. These lamps emit direct UVA and UVB rays that can cause skin damage and cancer cells.
Use at least 15 SPF sunscreen. This will block out 93% of burning UV rays.
Limit direct exposure at midday. The sun is at its peak intensity from 10am - 4pm. Avoid direct exposure if possible during this time.
Cover up. Wear clothing to protect skin as much as possible. Dark colors and tight woven fabrics are best.
Wear a hat. Hats can protect your face, neck, eyes, ears, and nose from sun damage.
Wear UV blocking sunglasses. Your eyes can be damaged by sun just like your skin. Sunglasses should not only make it easier to see, but block out UV rays as well.
A bad sun burn will keep you inside and hurting for a few days, but can also lead to more major problems down the road. Stay safe and keep enjoying the summer!
Even though the economy is starting to look up and more jobs are becoming available, it can still be hard to make yourself stand out in a sea of potential hires. Even though you've re-read your cover letter 100 times and your resume is impeccable, you still feel like just another applicant? Maybe it's time for a new approach. Social network have no doubt seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. And while some networks like LinkedIn focus on the professional world, most are considered a social escape. But by utilizing these social networks for business, it can be easier to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
Twitter is one of the largest social networks out there, and many people are beginning to use it as a professional presence. Potential job applicants can use it to express their expertise, character and opinions to future employers. Here's how you can do the same.
Set up an account. Be sure to keep it professional. Use a name that represents you and will be memorable. Post a clean and appropriate image. Create a short profile that includes things like job, hobbies, and passions.
Go mobile. Get Twitter on your mobile device so you can be active in the community throughout the day.
Know the lingo. Every social network as its own language; acronyms and keywords that are vital to interacting with other users. The faster you learn their meanings and uses, the faster you'll benefit.
Focus on targets. Be thoughtful of who your follow. Hiring managers and agencies often post job openings and opportunities. Use these to get your foot in the door.
Etiquette. Be active. Be appropriate. Follow others and share information.
Twitter is an under utilized tool in the business world but can lead to new opportunities that may have otherwise passed you by.
I promise. The first one isn't a reminder to exercise.
Naw. Actually one of the best things you can do for your health is to get a good night's sleep. Even the eggheads will say in studies of humans and other animals, they have discovered that sleep plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.
So there you have it. Get a good night sleep. The other suggestion. Eat green vegetables. They're healthy and look how much this child enjoys them.
What are three things that are, or soon will be extinct.
First phone booths, then the phone book, and now land lines. Wisconsin and Indiana are the two latest states that no longer require phone companies to provide everyone land line service and a handful of other states are considering it.
Supporters say it's for the better because it'll allow more investments in better technology rather and increase competition. Some worry that rural areas that don't get the best cell phone coverage will be socked with higher costs.
That news made me think. First about how people will always need a mattress to sleep on, so at least I'll always have a job.
Second, about phone booths. When is the last time you saw a phone booth. When's the last time you actually used a phone booth? What if Superman were to show up today? Where would he change?
I guess he would have to duck into a Starbucks or a cell phone retail store. Those are everywhere!
Madison is a beautiful city and one way people like to enjoy the sights is by getting out for a run. Obviously, this is also a great form of exercise as well. While jogging is a great way to work out no matter how far or hard you go, how often do you really challenge yourself? Maybe it's time you turned those light runs into a training regiment for a 10k, half-, or full marathon! By signing up for an official race, you set a goal and deadline for yourself, which encourages you to push yourself and go further than likely would otherwise. It's a great way to up your workout and get healthier. Here are some races in the Madison area coming up this summer:
I'm not sure that's the correct saulutation for the day, but at least I didn't deliver the sentiment with toxic nail polish. By the way, I will guarantee you will never find any toxic nail polish in Verlo Mattress.
What I did want to talk about is superstition. Got any of your own? I know if I don't get my coffee in the morning, people will PAY, but I don't think that has anything to do with superstition.
This being one of several Friday the 13ths of 2012, I looked up some of the reasons why this day ia little spooky for some, and I thought I'd share:
According to National Geographic, the number 13 may have got its bad rap due to two less-than-gracious dinner guests, both the 13th guest at their respective dinners.
In Norse mythology, the mischievous god Loki, god of evil and turmoil, interrupted a dinner party of 12 other gods. The uninvited 13th guest arranged for Hoder, the blind god of darkness, to shoot the god of joy and gladdness with a mistletoe-tipped arrow.
There is also the biblical story of the last supper and Judas' betrayal of Jesus. Judas was the 13th guest at the supper.
Interestingly enough, Franklin D. Roosevelt would never host 13 guests at a meal, according to LiveScience.com, which also reports Roosevelt refused to travel on the 13th of any month.
The association of Friday and bad luck appeared in The Canterbury Tales in the late 14th century, and in Christian tradition, the crucifixion of Jesus, Eve's offering the apple to Adam, the beginning of the Great Flood and the confusion at the Tower of Babble all are said to have taken place on a Friday.
By the way, if you're one of the 21 million Americans who suffer from paraskavedekatriaphobia, the fear of Friday the 13th (as opposed to triskaidekaphobia, fear of the number 13), don't worry, there's only one more Friday the 13th this year. It will occur on Nov. 13.
Calcium is a key nutrient in our bodies. It performs many important functions, the obvious being building strong bones. Not getting enough calcium can not only produces weaker bones, but breaks down the bones we already have. Most of the calcium we need comes from our diet, but when we don't get enough, our bodies start taking it from our bones, weakening them as time goes by. This causes more broken bones and tougher recovery. Therefore it is very important to get enough calcium and here are some ways to ensure that you do!
Add milk where you normally wouldn't. Dairy is a great source of calcium, and adding milk to things like soup, oatmeal, sauces, and smoothies when you might normally use water and give your calcium intake a boost.
Use green herbs and spices. Green, leafy plants and vegetables have a high concentration of calcium. This includes things like kale, parsley, collard greens, broccoli, and cabbage which can be added to any meal to increase calcium and taste!
Eat dark, leafy salads. The same idea as above but in greater amounts. Romaine hearts, arugula, butter lettuce, and mesclun will all have much higher calcium levels than lighter leafs like iceberg lettuce.
Take extra servings of vegetables. Again, green vegetables are a great source of calcium. Eat just a little extra of those asparagus, fresh green peas, broccoli, and cabbage.
Fish with bones. This one may take getting used to for some. Use canned fish or crustaceans with bones to top salads or make sandwiches. The bones are the key!
Beans and legumes. Add them to soups, stews, chili or use as the protein in your meal!
Oats. Rolled or steel cut oats in the morning can fill you up healthily and add some calcium to your diet.
Nuts and seeds. These are great things to snack on or use as flavor enhancer for oatmeal and salads.
Tea. Drink tea instead of coffee for that caffeine kick with a calcium punch.
Whole grains. Use whole grain breads, make whole grain pancakes, boil up some whole grain pasta. It's all good!
These foods are also high in other important nutrients as well, so not only will you be keeping your bones strong, but you're body running smoothly as well.
The subject of the photo is a guy named Zeddie Little. He splits the difference between metro chic and rugged handsomeness, with immaculate facial stubble offset by perfectly feathered hair that the photographer caught floating upward and being kissed by the sun.
Other than being a 25-year-old man from New York City, not much is known about him other than the fact that he's of Stock-Photo quality.
In any case, It make me think of perfection and getting a good night sleep.
It's a much better investment that spending your time looking at memes of Ridiculously Photogenic Guy, although both can be entertaining.
I suggest visiting our Sleep Experts at Verlo for a test drive of a new bed.
Are they Ridiculously Photogenic?
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Here in Wisconsin, there are a few things we hold dear. The Packers, cheese, and beer. While none of these need defending, you may be excited to hear at least one of them can offer some great health benefits. Beer! If could be saving your life.
Summer is almost here and when the rain finally stops, the sun will be out in force. Getting out in the sun is important for staying healthy, but too much sun can be dangerous. UV rays from the sun can not only cause sun burn, but skin cancer as well. Therefore, controlling exposure to these rays is essential in staying healthy and enjoying summer. Here are a few tips to keep the sun from getting you down.
Even though the economy is starting to look up and more jobs are becoming available, it can still be hard to make yourself stand out in a sea of potential hires. Even though you've re-read your cover letter 100 times and your resume is impeccable, you still feel like just another applicant? Maybe it's time for a new approach. Social network have no doubt seen a rise in popularity over the past few years. And while some networks like LinkedIn focus on the professional world, most are considered a social escape. But by utilizing these social networks for business, it can be easier to make yourself stand out from the crowd.
What are three things that are, or soon will be extinct.
Madison is a beautiful city and one way people like to enjoy the sights is by getting out for a run. Obviously, this is also a great form of exercise as well. While jogging is a great way to work out no matter how far or hard you go, how often do you really challenge yourself? Maybe it's time you turned those light runs into a training regiment for a 10k, half-, or full marathon! By signing up for an official race, you set a goal and deadline for yourself, which encourages you to push yourself and go further than likely would otherwise. It's a great way to up your workout and get healthier. Here are some races in the Madison area coming up this summer:
Happy Friday the 13th. 
Calcium is a key nutrient in our bodies. It performs many important functions, the obvious being building strong bones. Not getting enough calcium can not only produces weaker bones, but breaks down the bones we already have. Most of the calcium we need comes from our diet, but when we don't get enough, our bodies start taking it from our bones, weakening them as time goes by. This causes more broken bones and tougher recovery. Therefore it is very important to get enough calcium and here are some ways to ensure that you do!
The subject of the photo is a guy named Zeddie Little. He splits the difference between metro chic and rugged handsomeness, with immaculate facial stubble offset by perfectly feathered hair that the photographer caught floating upward and being kissed by the sun.
