http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:19:42 -0700 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:08:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d27-A-better-solution-to-New-Years-resolutions?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Diet, exercise and smoking cessation programs are sold in January and February mainly because of New Year’s resolutions. But as we all know, that initially well-intended resolution that easily starts with unstoppable commitment, is usually f... happiness Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:08:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d27-A-better-solution-to-New-Years-resolutions?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d18-9-ways-to-create-your-own-happy-state-in-one-of-the-lowest-ranked-happiness-states?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner A recent study ranked California 46 out of 51 states on happiness. Don’t let the study get you down. Happiness is a state of mind, not a location. Here are 9 ways you can create your own happy state in one of the lowest ranked happiness stat... food happiness health fitness spirituality Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d18-9-ways-to-create-your-own-happy-state-in-one-of-the-lowest-ranked-happiness-states?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d12-Celebrate-diversity-and-practice-tolerance-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Have you ever considered what a gift it is to live in a country where you can freely interact with people of different races, religions, genders, nationalities, opinions and lifestyles? America is as much of a melting pot as it is a nation of peop... happiness spirituality Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:35:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d12-Celebrate-diversity-and-practice-tolerance-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d7-10-free-gifts-that-make-women-happy?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Despite the ever increasing desire to decorate your life with the most expensive luxury items your family and friends can afford (or not), there are still free gifts that can make many women happy. If you’re a woman and this list resonates w... happiness home women Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:16:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d7-10-free-gifts-that-make-women-happy?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Have-the-fun-without-the-stress-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner The holiday season is upon us—a time for loving family gatherings, joy, celebration and happy endings. At least that’s how it is in all the ads, movies and music. In real life, however, there is little joy to be found in overheated and... food happiness health home women Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:54:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Have-the-fun-without-the-stress-this-holiday-season?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Online-gift-service-makes-giving-and-receiving-money-a-heartfelt-experience?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner When I asked my 10 year-old niece which gift card she wanted for Christmas, her response was quick and decisive—none. She wanted money—cool, impersonal money. Or is it? If you think giving money isn’t personal enough, check out L... happiness home women Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:33:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d30-Online-gift-service-makes-giving-and-receiving-money-a-heartfelt-experience?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Italian-style-Thanksgiving-stuffing-recipe?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner If you grow up in an Italian family, you learn early on that the main attraction for any holiday is the food! An Italian Thanksgiving usually includes both American and Italian dishes, and often the American dishes are given an Italian flavor. Her... food home Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:50:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Italian-style-Thanksgiving-stuffing-recipe?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Why-is-good-hair-so-important-for-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner In the documentary, Good Hair, produced by Chris Rock, Maya Angelou says, “Hair is a woman’s glory.” Glory, self-worth, social acceptance and beauty are all tangled up in every woman’s hair. Why is good hair so important fo... happiness women Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:05:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Why-is-good-hair-so-important-for-women?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Thanksgiving-gratitude-poem?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner The holiday season is a time for good cheer and gratitude. Here’s a poem that will keep gratitude in your heart all year round. Have fun reciting or rapping it with your Thanksgiving guests. The Rap on Gratitude Gratitude is the at... food happiness home spirituality Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:04:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Thanksgiving-gratitude-poem?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Is-swine-flu-the-only-acceptable-excuse-to-stay-home-from-work-sick?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner As a child, staying home from school because you were sick was a given. As an adult, however, going to work with a cold, stomach virus or flu is not unusual. Is swine flu the only acceptable excuse to stay home from work sick? Today on &ldquo... health medical home work Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:49:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Is-swine-flu-the-only-acceptable-excuse-to-stay-home-from-work-sick?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d3-12-ways-to-make-a-healthier-sandwich?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner If you think sandwiches are boring and high in calories and fat, you’re right. But don’t give up on the sandwich just yet. Here are 12 ways to make a healthier sandwich that will excite your taste buds and stimulate your creative juice... food health Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:49:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d3-12-ways-to-make-a-healthier-sandwich?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Trick-or-tweet--The-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-social-networking?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner There’s a video from Socialnomics on You Tube reporting that social media has overtaken porn as the #1 activity on the Internet. If their data is correct, that’s a whole lot of tweeting going on! No doubt the benefits of social network... happiness home work Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:58:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Trick-or-tweet--The-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-social-networking?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Easy-capellini-and-spinach-recipe?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Celebrate Spinach Lover’s Month with this easy pasta and spinach recipe. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, B2, B6, C and K, as well as magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium, and potassium. Popeye must have really been on to... food health Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:52:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Easy-capellini-and-spinach-recipe?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Why-books-make-the-best-gives?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Anatoly Tiplyashin Dreamstime.com  October is national book month. Whether you prefer a traditional print book or an e-book, today’s varied methods of publishing and distribution have made more titles available than ever before. Boo... happiness Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:51:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Why-books-make-the-best-gives?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Learn-from-Columbus---pursue-your-dreams-no-matter-what?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Dawn Hudson/Dreamstime.com  If Columbus taught us anything, it was to dream big. The 15th Century navigator and explorer endured failure, disappointment and ridicule before the journey that made him famous. Columbus Day is a good reminder to ... happiness work spirituality Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:06:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Learn-from-Columbus---pursue-your-dreams-no-matter-what?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d9-How-to-step-up-your-walking-workout?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Marilyn Barbone/Dreamstime.com  Walking is the most natural exercise for your body. After all, you’ve been doing it since about age two. It’s both weight bearing and low-impact aerobic— two essential ingredients for every ... health fitness Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:36:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d9-How-to-step-up-your-walking-workout?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-12-ways-to-destress-your-teen?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Chat Break/Dreamstime.com  Parent and peer pressure have always been heightened during teen years, however, the expectations placed on teens today seem higher than ever. And when those expectations can not be reached, teen stress builds. ... happiness home women Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:15:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m10d5-12-ways-to-destress-your-teen?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Light-and-easy-Italian-ricotta-cheesecake?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Raycan/Dreamstime.com  This light and easy Italian ricotta cheesecake handed down by generations of Sicilians is perfect for any time of year or holiday. Even if you’re baking challenged, you’ll be able to make a perfect looking de... food Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:13:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Light-and-easy-Italian-ricotta-cheesecake?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-incredible-edible-apple?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Andrew Khritin/Dreamstime.com Although apples are available all year round at grocery stores nationwide, fall is when apples get in the spotlight. With over 7,000 varieties, however, it’s easy to take incredible edible apple for granted.&nbsp... food health Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:38:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d24-The-incredible-edible-apple?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Stop-childhood-obesity--be-a-role-model-for-your-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner Dan Ionut Popescu/Dreamstime.com  Fat is one of the biggest problems facing children and teens today. Childhood obesity is on the rise, and as parents you have a choice—be a contributor or be a role model. Here are some alarming fac... food health medical fitness home Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5079-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Stop-childhood-obesity--be-a-role-model-for-your-kids?cid=exrss-SF-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner