Girls Reaching Puberty As Early As 7, Health Benefits of Cactus, and Fitness-Friendly Alternatives to Your Desk Chair
- By now you’ve probably heard of the slim-down craze sweeping in from France called the Dukan Diet. But what is this latest fad all about? And can it actually get results? [FitSugar]
- Research tells us (over and over again!) how sitting all day at that desk job is definitely not doing wonders for our health. But what’s a working girl to do? Try one of these fitness-friendly alternatives to your desk chair. [dailySpark]
- Ah, spring produce—finally! Here’s what to pick up at your local farmers' market and what to make with it to boot. [Vital Juice]
- Secret natural ingredient alert: Prickly pear cactus packs a hearty dose of vitamins and fiber and can help regulate your blood sugar. [Fox News Health]
- A new survey finds that while they can certainly whip up a tasty meal, most restaurant workers haven’t had any type of food-allergy training, which could contribute to the disproportionate number of reactions allergic people have after eating out. [TIME Healthland]
- The chemicals involved in this popular hair-straightening treatment could potentially cause some serious harm to your health and the health of your stylist. We’ll stick to the flat iron, thanks. [HuffPo]
- Ever wonder “What’s that smell?” only to realize—oh, the horror!—it’s you? So what’s the deal? Can you become resistant to your deodorant? [Vitamin G]
- About 15% of American girls now hit puberty at the astonishingly young age of 7, according to a recent study. [MomLogic]