Health and Men

Health Magazine May ‘08 Preview

by Scott on April 28th, 2008

Before I go any further you may notice this is a magazine with a woman on the front and may look like it’s more of a magazine geared toward women, but it’s a health in general magazine. Not to mention that women read healthandmen.com as well. Oh yeah, that reminds me. It’s Health AND Men not just men’s health so don’t get your briefs in a bundle.

Health Magazine Preview. Available on newsstands April 29th.

THE 8 MOST TOXIC PLACES IN YOUR HOME – HEALTH uncovers the eight most
toxic places in your home, and ways to detox them to keep you and your
family safe. For the full list visit
www.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1728906,00.html.

Surprising spots include:
• Your Lush Lawn – Many commonly used pesticides and herbicides are
chemical cousins of deadly toxins and have the potential to increase
risk of cancer, or neurological conditions.
• Your Child’s Toy Box – The main threat here is lead-coated
toys. In the past two years, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
has issued 21 recalls of lead-tainted toys.
• Your Closet – Moth balls are extremely dangerous chemicals—the
vapors are carcinogenic and irritating to the nervous system. Your
clothes swathed in dry-cleaning bags also harbor harmful chemicals.
• Your Bed – Most conventional mattresses contain brominated flame
retardants, also known as PBDEs. Medical experts are currently
investigating PBDEs and their possible links to cancer, immune and thyroid
suppression, and IQ reduction in children. Mattresses may also contain
formaldehyde, a probable carcinogen, and benzene, a known carcinogen.
• Your Cat’s Litter Box – If you’re familiar with the
cough-inducing cloud of dust produced when you change a litter box, you may want
to switch litter. It likely contains low levels of a toxic carcinogen,
crystalline silica.

INSPIRING CELEBRITY LIFE MAKEOVERS – From losing 40 pounds to gaining
a surprise baby, actresses Valerie Bertinelli, Edie Falco, Tichina
Arnold, and Jane Seymour all faced major challenges and they tell HEALTH
how they emerged with richer lives.

HOW TO LIVE HEALTHY FOR LESS – In a recent Health.com poll, 68% of
readers said they have given up a healthy-living practice because of
cost. HEALTH magazine shows you how to get the most bang for your
buck—from your gym membership to organic produce—as well as what you should
be spending your money on, and what you shouldn’t.

7 VACCINES YOU NEED NOW – 98% of American adults could benefit from
getting vaccinated now. HEALTH asked the experts what those vaccines are
and why we should be getting them.

MAKE YOUR SUMMER ROAD TRIP SAFE, HEALTHY AND HAPPY – This summer
many of us will hit the road with our families for vacations, so HEALTH
has tips that will keep you all safe, healthy and happy including:

•Wear the right shoes: Forget those flip-flops and clogs that keep
falling off. Your shoes should stay on your feet and offer good traction
on the pedals.

•Work the kinks out: Exercise in the morning before you go, even if
it’s just 20 minutes, you’ll feel much better sitting in the car all
day.

•Contain the chaos: To keep your phone, bag, and stuff from flying
across the seat or car, stow it all in one place like the SwingAway
Driver Organizer XL, which attaches to the front passenger seat.

FEEL GREAT WEIGHT PLAN – With the help of a dream team of experts,
HEALTH announces its signature pound-shedding plan to help you find and
achieve your own personal Feel Great Weight. The team of pros will guide
you from every angle, and for the rest of the year, will offer new
tips and encouragement each month as you follow the plan in HEALTH and on
www.Health.com.

IS YOUR SALAD MAKING YOU FAT? – Who knew your favorite healthy lunch
could be packing almost as many calories as two Big Macs. HEALTH offers
some easy swaps and tips to make your greens healthier and lighter.

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