Author Archives: Karen Carew

About Karen Carew

Mom...wife...daughter...sister...taxi driver...friend...and part time social media maven...Actually I'm quite the novice so bear with me. We're a very busy, involved and active family and we're trying hard to live a healthy family life. But it's not easy. I love to exercise but I hate to cook. I'm not terribly creative, but I'm practical. And I really want to live a healthy life. Here I'll share my stories and lessons learned alone the road to better health. And I hope you'll do the same.

Laughter Just Might be the Prescription for What’s Ailing You!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Karen Carew
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Why is laughter good for your health? According to extensive research done by doctors and scientists, there are many reasons. Laughter benefits our health by boosting immune function; releasing natural killer cells which destroy tumors and viruses; decreasing stress; increasing … Continue reading →

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Melanoma Rates are on the Rise–Are You at Risk?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Karen Carew
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Now that spring is here and the sun is shining, people are spending more time outside doing yard work, going to kids’ games or simply sun bathing. Unfortunately, the sun does more damage than good, artificial sun being the worst … Continue reading →

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Scratch Cooking in Schools Takes Flight

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Karen Carew
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You might be wondering what “scratch cooking” means. Simply put, it means making school meals from scratch.  If you happen to be in a school cafeteria at lunch time take a look at what is being served. You will notice … Continue reading →

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Salad Anyone?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Karen Carew
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Vegetables are an important part of everyday eating and salads are a delicious way to get your fill.  According to WebMD, here are four healthy reasons to eat a salad everyday: 1. Eat salads for fiber.  Eating a high fiber diet … Continue reading →

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