Monthly Archives: July 2011

Why You Should Never Exercise With a Concussion

Friday, July 8th, 2011
by Christine Mattheis

Why You Should Never Exercise With a Concussion If you have kids who play sports, or if you’re active yourself, click here to watch a video of American bicyclist Chris Horner at the conclusion of today’s stage of the 2011 Tour de France. You won’t want to miss this one. About 35 kilometers from the end of today’s race, Horner ... Read More >

Categories: Health

Do You Believe in Magic?

Friday, July 8th, 2011
by Megan Bingham

Do You Believe in Magic? Throw on your cloak and grab a wand. It’s time to make magic happen in the kitchen. That’s right—muggles everywhere can finally savor the treats of the wizarding world thanks to The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook (Adams Media). Packed with 150 recipes, the book takes you on an epicurean tour through J.K. Rowling’s... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
by familycircle

Transformers: Dark of the Moon opened in theaters this past holiday weekend and surprised audiences with 2 hours and 45 minutes of sensory overload.  After the second film got less than stellar reviews, director Michael Bay upped his game and created a movie experience that is worth seeing in 3D.  Shia LaBeouf is back as Sam Witwicky, though British ... Read More >

Categories: Parenting Teens & Tweens

Inspiring: Man Loses Leg to Cancer, Does Backflips Anyway

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
by Christine Mattheis

Here, a young man named Adam—who lost one leg to cancer in 2009—demonstrates that you can’t keep the worst things in life from doing what you love.

Categories: Health

What’s the Deal with Dukan?

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
by Megan Bingham

What’s the Deal with Dukan? I’m not keen on diets. They all promise the same things—no counting, no hunger and easy weight loss—but deliver almost nothing in terms of lasting change. That’s why I was skeptical about the Dukan Diet, a French transplant that claims to know why “the French stay thin.” The book has already sold 3.5... Read More >

Categories: Health