When you think of the dirtiest, most germ-infested places, you usually think of bathrooms, right? Well, here’s a scary fact: A new study from the University of Arizona says that grocery cart handles are dirtier than bathrooms, and half of them carry E. coli! Gross!

Most grocery stores have a sanitation station near the carts and baskets, so always take advantage of these and be sure to wipe down the cart well, especially if you have children riding in it….Read full post

Bill Goldberg, former WWE and WCW World Champion wrestler, famous for his rapid success in World Champion Wrestling and his roles in movies and on TV, is lending his muscle to help end senior hunger.

“Real strength lies in making a powerful difference in this world,” says Goldberg. “Mega strength comes from truly caring for others.”

Goldberg is supporting Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego’s efforts to provide meals for San Diego’s homebound seniors. For more than 52 years, Meals-on-Wheels Greater San Diego has been delivering daily meals…Read full post

With Memorial Day behind us, summer is (unofficially) here, which means it’s time to start heading outdoors for barbecues, beach trips, and lots of physical activity! But how hot is too hot when it comes to exercising in the summer heat?

It’s one thing to go swimming or play a sport outside in even the hottest of weather because it’s not always something you can do indoors. But running/jogging in the middle of the afternoon on one of the hottest…Read full post

Jessica Simpson is ready to get back to her pre-baby weight, but she’s not about to go on any extreme fad diet to get there. This time around, the new mom says she wants to lose weight the healthy way and stop yo-yo dieting for good.

“I think anybody who’s gone through a pregnancy, after they have the baby, it’s like, ‘I need to do something about this,’ ” she told People Magazine. “For me, I really want to…Read full post

After enduring constant weight scrutiny ever since she nabbed the inaugural American Idol crown in 2002, the 30-year-old has revealed her healthiest figure yet. Thanks to a five-days-a-week training schedule and a portion-control diet, the 5-foot-4 singer has shed a remarkable 30 pounds in the last six months.

“She feels better about herself than she ever has,” a source tells Us Weekly of Clarkson, now just 10 pounds away from her ultimate goal weight. And the Burleson, Texas, native…Read full post

Singer and star of the CW’s Vampire Diaries Kat Graham dedicated her performance of “Put Your Graffiti On Me” on Tuesday’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show to Jennifer Tyrrell, a mother of four from Bridgeport, Ohio who was ousted from the Boy Scouts of America last month because she is gay.

Graham also recorded a video (above) backstage directing her fans to sign and share a petition started by Jennifer on Change.org, calling for her to be reinstated as den leader and for…Read full post

The hype behind the screening tool called ‘WhatsMyM3’ developed by medical team formerly employed by the National Institute of Mental Health is with 27 questions it can tell you instantly and remotely if you if you are at increased risk for depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Supposedly, it is being touted in mental health circles as a quick and reliable way of screening for depression.

WhatsMyM3 is available as a mobile app ($2.99 for iPhone,…Read full post

According to the FDA, nearly 48 million people get sick from food contaminated with dangerous germs each year, and it’s not just from meat, dairy, or seafood. In recent years, there have been several large outbreaks of illness caused by fruits and vegetables, including spinach, tomatoes, and lettuce.

Produce can be contaminated in a number of ways. It can be contaminated during the growing process from either animals, harmful substances in the soil or water, or even from poor hygiene…Read full post

Nothing says summer like frozen popsicles, especially when they’re whipped up at home with fresh fruit, yogurt, coconut milk, or perhaps even a little rum for the 21 and older crowd! Seriously, it’s time to ditch those firecrackers and push-up pops full of artificial flavorings and high-fructose corn syrup, and get real! We’ve rounded up a few of the best from around the web that are sure to become a staple in your freezer this summer.

Coconut and Mango Rice…Read full post