Posted by Christopher Reeks on June 11, 2013

I’m Back In Peru & There Are Big Changes Happening All Around…

Ooops sorry about the messy house in the bakground! I probably should have checked in with that first. I did spend a few days unpacking, sorting, cleaning, rearranging actually I still am a bit, so everything has been in transition including my personal self! And many of those around me too. How are you?

Posted by Leo Queale on June 11, 2013

Kate Bosworth’s Fit Routine

As reports come in that Kate Bosworth and her long-term boyfriend Alexander Skarsgård have split, we have little doubt that some new cute guy will scoop her up. Why? Because Bosworth is such a cutie! Here’s how she stays in shape for movies and just for her everyday life! 5 Ways Kate Bosworth Stays in Shape 1. Running. One of Bosworth’s favorite workouts is running. It burns calories, tones the legs and makes you feel great. She also loves to walk her dog! 2. Weight training. When it comes to staying toned and movie-ready, Bosworth knows that weight training is the way to go. It’s all about building that lean muscle! 3. She takes on active roles. Talk about a fit career! 4. She goes on vacay. Because Bosworth works hard, she makes sure to take time out for herself when she needs it with vacations. She’s been known to frequent The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto to de-stress and recharge. 5. She eats her veggies. Like most of us know, working out is only part of the equation when it comes to being healthy and staying in shape. Bosworth sticks to a healthy diet

Posted by Hugo Snowball on June 5, 2013

MyHealthAvatar Survey: Your Opinion Counts

MyHealthAvatar project aims to proof the concept of the digital representation of your health status. Your health status will be designed as a lifetime companion (Avatar). Your Health Avatar will facilitate the collection of, and access to, long-term health-status information. This will be extremely valuable for healthcare decisions and offer a promising approach to support health research.

The Health Avatar is the digital representation of your body with the related processes in a way that will help understanding, exploration, and possibly the production of new knowledge.

MyHealthAvatar project places a special emphasis on engaging the public. It has huge implications to the society both socially and economically.

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Posted by Hugo Snowball on June 4, 2013

Your Lipstick’s Dangerous Secret

Are your favorite shades hiding secrets?

Your favorite lipstick could contain more than a splash of fun color. University of California–Berkeley researchers just uncovered new evidence your favorite brand could also be hiding a heavy metal secret. Scientists detected “concerning” levels of chromium, cadmium, and manganese in popular lipsticks and glosses, raising the alarm that your go-to shade could be heightening your risk of dangerous diseases and organ damage.

The story of contaminated lipstick is not a new one, but these new findings from research focused on lipstick are important because people ingest makeup when it’s applied to the lips. <

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Posted by Leo Queale on June 4, 2013

Britney Spears Flaunts Her Fit Yoga Body on Shape’s Cover

Britney Spears is always in the spotlight. Sometimes for her music, sometimes for her personal drama, and lately for her new body, something the pop star has dramatically changed with yoga.

The 31-year-old mother of two is preparing for her new Las Vega show, set to open in the fall. She recently told magazine that she needed to be in shape to pull off that performance. Spears began working with her trainer and started the . The results have been impressive as Spears sported a very revealing bikini on the cover of Shape this month.

Her diet has consisted of nutritional shakes for breakfast and lunches and dinners of protein and vegetables.

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