My two girls are now out of the house and I find myself telling them to "protect [their] heart." And though they know this has everything to do with love and friendship, they also know that I am all about health and safety. I want them to have fun and I tell them so, but always to think about health and safety first.

February is American Heart Month and I thought it the perfect time to address aspects of health and safety. I hope your Valentine's Day is filled with love and happiness.

Robin

Exercising

Are your knees and hips affected by your long and hard runs? (I stopped years ago because of my back!). Well, GOOD NEWS, a study from Denmark suggests that "light joggers" (running approximately 5m/hr, and 2.5 miles a week) were 78% less likely to die over the 12 year study than those who were sedentary. And strenuous joggers (running more thatn 7m/hr, more than 4 times a week), were as likely to die in the same time frame as those who are sedentary. The thought? For heart health and longer life, moderation is key.

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Hair Loss as We Age and What to do About It

Hair grows from the follicle and is fed by blood vessels. Hair loss in women is caused by hormones (postpartum, menopause), stress, medications, and diet among other things. It's all about the

A Professor in Scandinavia studied the Intuits and noticed their great hair and skin came from their diet rich in fish and protein. He studied the protein molecules and came up with what is now AminoMar. It is derived from key marine protein molecules combined with a blend of Horsetail Extract (a plant) and naturally occurring Silica. It is the exclusive ingredient in Viviscal PROFESSIONAL

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Symptoms of Heart Attack in Women

1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, pain in the chest that may come and go.

2.Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, the neck, the jaw or the stomach.

3. Shortness of breath, with or without chest pain.

4.Or, breaking out in a cold sweat, light-headedness, vomiting or nausea.

Healthy Brownie Bites

(Because we HAVE to have chocolate on Valentine's Day!!)

-1/2 cup plus 2 TBL Bob's Red Mill gluten-free, all purpose baking flour

-1/2 cup sugar

-1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

-1 and 1/4 teas baking powder

-1/8 teas baking soda

-1/2 teas salt

-1/4 teas xanthan gum (a natural gum binder)

-1/2 cup applesauce

1/4 cup canola oil

-1 TBL pure vanilla extract

-1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 325. Spray 2 mini muffin pans with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a bowl, whisk the baking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and xantham gum.

3. In another bowl, whisk the applesauce, oil and vanilla; stir into the dry ingredients.

4. Stir in chocolate chips.

5. Spoon the batter into muffin pans, filling them 3/4 full. Bake for 15 minutes or til set. Let the brownies cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then turn onto rack to cool completely.

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LASHES AND LIPS

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