Zombie Food: Reverse Time Lapse Videos Of Rotting Fruit Are Amazing

I just escaped from an insane youtube wormhole! I thought that I was into watching time lapse videos of food rotting, but then I saw time lapse videos of food rotting in reverse and now I know what I’m really into. Watching fruit mold and decay was disgusting and scary, but watching it rejuvenate and come back to life as delicious zombies let me pretend for a few brief moments that we aren’t all rapidly hurtling to the grave, that life isn’t just a slow decay.

Watching fruit go from repellant rot to colorful life in a matter of seconds reminds me of Bryan Fuller’s dearly departed television program Pushing Daisies–a “cancelled too soon” series about a pie-maker(Lee Pace) who can reanimate the dead with his touch. The Pie-maker keeps a closet of rotting fruit that he turns “alive again” before baking. It’s really the most clever and whimsical show of all time and anyone who hasn’t watched it yet is in for a treat.

There’s something so hauntingly beautiful about time lapse. Technology is capable of speeding up, slowing down, reversing and bending time–these short clips show a life inverted…what could be if only life went backwards. Movie magic!

Anyway, everyone we love is going to die one day–enjoy these videos of fruits doing their best Benjamin Button while you still can:

Zombie Strawberries:

Zombie Watermelon:

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Miranda Kerr’s Breakfast Costs About As Much As Your Rent

Luxury goods peddling website, Net-A-Porter, has a new webseries called The Body Beautiful with Miranda Kerr. The former angel of mass produced, secretive and ill-fitting lingerie is offering advice on health and fitness and breakfast smoothies. Net-A-Porter asks:

Ever wondered how a supermodel starts her day? In the first of our exclusive lifestyle video columns designed to transform your body, inside and out, Miranda Kerr shows you how to make the ultimate nutrient-packed breakfast smoothie

I have literally never wondered that even one time, but I love breakfast and Miranda Kerr could not be any cuter, so yeah, I watched the shit out of the video. I plan on watching every installment of the series.

After watching the video, I’d be so into trying Kerr’s breakfast smoothie which would give me “maximum energy and vitality” like a supermodel, but I don’t have blender right now, so I’m out of luck. Also I don’t have that kind of money laying around. Neither do you. Elise Solé from Yahoo! Shine figured out that with the blender and everything, this supermodel’s breakfast costs $686. You read that right. Stop. Look at it again. If you move the decimal two places to the left and then subtract $6.86, her breakfast still costs more than my luxurious breakfast smoothie which is really just my room mate’s peanut butter on a spoon.

Here’s the ingredient price breakdown if you still don’t believe it:

So, while that sounds like a banging smoothie, it’s not really accessible. However, in the video, Kerr mentions that she likes chocolate covered goji berries “as a treat.” That sounds like a legit and healthy treat and also something that non-supermodels can enjoy without going into debt. I found a recipe to make your own here (trigger warning: that link will take you to Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP)

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Does The Utensil You Use Contribute Or Detract From Your Eating Experience?

Ever noticed how using a larger plate can make you pile on larger portions? Well, the eating utensils you are using could be contributing to your food experience, as well. Scientists at the University of Oxford studied how eating implements affect people’s perception of how food tastes, as well as how expensive it is. Crazy, right?

According to researcher Dr. Vanessa Harrar:

“How we experience food is a multisensory experience involving taste, feel of the food in our mouths, aroma, and the feasting of our eyes. Even before we put food into our mouths our brains have made a judgment about it, which affects our overall experience…

“Subtly changing eating implements and tableware can affect how pleasurable, or filling, food appears. So, when serving a dish, one should keep in mind that the color of the food appears different depending on the background on which it is presented (plate or cutlery) and, therefore, tastes different. This may also be used to help control eating patterns such as portion size or how much salt is added to food. Alternatively, people may be able to make better food choices if their ingrained color associations are disrupted by less constant advertising and packaging.”

For example, when participants ate yogurt from a light spoon, the yogurt seems denser and pricier. When foods were eaten from a knife, they seemed saltier.

Now, I personally love using teensy tiny utensils (I have an affinity for things being smaller than they are supposed to; I think it stems from my childhood obsession with dollhouses, which is obviously totally important to this story), so when I get to use them, I enjoy eating noticeably more, as silly as that sounds. It’s fascinating that people’s experiences can change with their eating utensils — when here I thought I was the only weird one — and exciting that science is discovering more and more about the oddities of our brain in relation to diet.

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Morning Warm-Up: Dehydration Myths

7 dehydration myths, busted (HuffPost Healthy Living)

Savvy tips for saving money on exercise (POPSugar Fitness)

12 inspiring fitness quotes to motivate you and keep you going (The Stir)

An empowered woman’s guide to eating lunch alone (through GIFs) (The Frisky)

43 hidden hikes to try this summer (Greatist)

12 refreshing and seasonal cucumber recipes (Organic Authority)

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Video: Class of 2020 students prepare for big move

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Wanna Know How Much A 200 Calorie Serving Can Vary Between Foods?

Though we are all (probably) aware of which foods are super bad for you versus really great for you. I mean, it is pretty obvious that a slice of cheesecake is most likely not a better choice than, say, a wholegrain sandwich with primarily veggies on it, right? Unfortunately, while many people are great at knowing which foods have little to no value, it can be much harder for us to estimate just how many calories we are consuming.

Indeed, portion sizes are one of the most problematic issues in the American diet. People sometimes believe that eating “only” a small order of fries or a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich in the morning is the same as controlling portions, but it isn’t — those still pack tons of calories, fat and sodium. Instead, reading up on how much of the bad stuff is in your foods can help you determine whether or not you still want to eat those foods in the sizes you have been (if at all).

This snazzy, informative video by AsapSCIENCE shows just how much food goes into a 200 calorie serving — and the amount really depends on the food. A small scoop of peanut butter? 200 calories. A huge plate of broccoli? Also 200 calories. Approximately two bites of Big Mac? 200 calories, as well! Give it a watch and see if you have been stacking up the calories without meaning to, as well as learning about what exactly calories are. The more you know about your diet, the better equipped you are to make healthy choices!

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Weight Talk At Home Leads To Teen Eating Disorders

This just in: apples do not fall far from trees.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have found a link between the way food is discussed in the home and the likelihood that a teenager will develop disordered eating.  The study was just published on Monday by JAMA Pediatrics.

Here’s the study’s abstract:

Importance  The prevalence of weight-related problems in adolescents is high. Parents of adolescents may wonder whether talking about eating habits and weight is useful or detrimental.

Objective  To examine the associations between parent conversations about healthful eating and weight and adolescent disordered eating behaviors.

Design  Cross-sectional analysis using data from 2 linked multilevel population-based studies.

Setting  Anthropometric assessments and surveys completed at school by adolescents and surveys completed at home by parents in 2009-2010.

Participants  Socioeconomically and racially/ethnically diverse sample (81% ethnic minority; 60% low income) of adolescents from Eating and Activity in Teens 2010 (EAT 2010) (n = 2793; mean age, 14.4 years) and parents from Project Families and Eating and Activity in Teens (Project F-EAT) (n = 3709; mean age, 42.3 years).

Exposure  Parent conversations about healthful eating and weight/size.

Main Outcomes and Measures  Adolescent dieting, unhealthy weight-control behaviors, and binge eating.

Results  Mothers and fathers who engaged in weight-related conversations had adolescents who were more likely to diet, use unhealthy weight-control behaviors, and engage in binge eating. Overweight or obese adolescents whose mothers engaged in conversations that were focused only on healthful eating behaviors were less likely to diet and use unhealthy weight-control behaviors. Additionally, subanalyses with adolescents with data from 2 parents showed that when both parents engaged in healthful eating conversations, their overweight or obese adolescent children were less likely to diet and use unhealthy weight-control behaviors.

Conclusions and Relevance  Parent conversations focused on weight/size are associated with increased risk for adolescent disordered eating behaviors, whereas conversations focused on healthful eating are protective against disordered eating behaviors.

The research team noticed that those children whose parents focused on weight and body size were more likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors like excessive weight control or binge eating. Conversely, teens whose parents focused on health and nutrition were less likely to have problematic relationships with food.

The way parents talk to their teens about food and weight is critical, as chief researcher from the study, Jerica M. Berge puts it ”Adolescence is a time when more youths engage in disordered eating behaviors, it is important for parents to understand what types of conversations may be helpful or harmful in regard to disordered eating behaviors and how to have these conversations with their adolescents.”

So, how should parents talk to their adolescent kids about diet and nutrition? Instead of telling a teen to lay off the donuts because you think they look bad, tell them that consuming so much sugar is generally not great for the body and could make them sick.

Other than using the right language to discuss food with teens, parents should lead by example by choosing healthy foods for the sake of nutrition and exercising for longevity and wellness rather than weight loss. Basically, teenagers feel shitty enough all the time; value health and feeling good over more shallow pursuits.

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Video: Class of 2020 kids graduate from elementary school

>>> in today's class of 2020 series, we're following a group of students from their first day of kindergarten to their high school graduation. i love this.

>> the kids are celebrating their first big milestone. graduation from elementary school .

>> get ready for tissue. we have been there the whole way watching them grow and learn through the laughter and sometimes through the tears. [ music playing ]

>> what is the hardest thing we have to do here is say good-bye to our 5th graders and that time has now come.

>> today is your first day of --

>> kindergarten.

>> of kindergarten, right. and to the republic.

>> david is my leader. great first day of kindergarten.

>> david harris .

>> i sort of feel like mixed emotions right now. i'm so happy that i'm going on. it's just weird.

>> i am 7 years old and my name is dillon and i'm in first grade. going on to second grade, by the way.

>> in the future, i would like to be a pilot and achieve my goal by studying and working hard.

>> i want to be a lego designer .

>> what do you want to be when you grow up.

>> a fireman.

>> what do you want to be when you grow up.

>> i guess an inventor.

>> an inventor.

>> what do you think we need to invent.

>> an ice pack you don't have to cool in the fringe.

>> well, you know, they have those already.

>> that sucks.

>> i am six years old. my name is zenzele.

>> what do you think your classroom is going to look like?

>> big.

>> you were in my bedroom for the class of 2020 . standing right there.

>> it was the first day of kindergarten and lauren's mom gave her a matching pendant to make her first day in school a little easier.

>> lauren, hi, how are you?

>> i remember i walked into the room and i had my blue heart necklace on and so did my mom and we both gave them a kiss.

>> i truly believe that the class of 2020 bond will really keep us connected through the years.

>> class of 2020 rocks.

>>> they have grown up so much, so fast. time is flying. your own daughter moving on to high school .

>> it really goes fast. it really does.

>> more of our class of 2020 online at today.com.

>> that's terrific. we'll be back in a moment but first, this is "today" on nbc.

>>> coming up, hoda has a guest host, dean cain will

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Video: Class of 2020 students reflect on 9/11

>>> now to our class of 2020 series, following a group of children from their first day of kindergarten to high school graduation. it's start of the new school year and kids just started fourth grade.

>> along with challenging new subjects they'll be hearing a lot about a day in history that happened before most of them were born. "today" national correspondent natalie morales talked to the kids about the tenth anniversary of september 11th and what it means to them.

>> i can't believe you guys are going into the fourth grade.

>> reporter: the end of summer is near. one last chance for a play date before school starts. jordan, lauren , and eileen look forward to their first day of school, they will be surrounded by reminders of a past and day too young to remember but old enough to know that it will never be forgotten.

>> pictures are beyond belief.

>> it felt like there was an explosion of some kind here at the pentagon.

>> somerset county airport confirmed the crash of a large plane north of that airport.

>> reporter: on september 11th , 2001 , lauren 's mom was already 11 months pregnant.

>> makes me think what kind of world am i bringing my world into in.

>> reporter: lauren was born two months after the attacks.

>> i remember cutting out the headlines as you do for their baby book and it was all about al qaeda and i kept thinking i've got to find a good positive headline to put in her bay be i book and there wasn't one. so i thought, it is what it is. this is, you know, this is the day she'll remember.

>> oh, my god!

>> reporter: as lauren and their classmates grew up they learned more about the day that changed history.

>> and i asked them who osama bin laden was, and they said the guy who planned an attack on the twin towers .

>> they told me that bad people could go into planes and kill the pilot and sort of purposely steer the plane toward the building. and it collapsed were in 2007 lauren 's parents took her to the place where the world trade center once towered over manhattan.

>> we went and visited ground zero . and we explained what happened.

>> i think she felt the intensity of it.

>> most of the people were all sad and they were laying flowers down.

>> i think about our class of 20 20 a 20 and the year that a lot of them were born, around 9/11.

>> reporter: while that was not part of the lesson the principal says it has changed the way teachers and students look at the world in the classroom.

>> they're more tuned into the issues that are global and the families are, at least, and it really has even -- even the school and our community has really turned its eye on how -- what role do we have in the world.

>> reporter: last may lauren and her classmates were watching television when president obama closed another chapter in this story of 9/11.

>> the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden , the leader of al qaeda .

>> reporter: for the kids what happened next was thrilling and confusing.

>> they celebrated that somebody died, they were like, oh, yay, he died. but to celebrate that somebody died.

>> i was a little bit at the same time i wasn't.

>> welcome to your fout grade year.

>> reporter: "today" jordan and his classmates are back in school ready to tackle new challenges in english and math and science, but they don't need a history lesson to know that september 11th changed their lives even before they were born.

>> not that it's stuck in my head but i know about it.

>> whenever you see it, you know.

>> it's all around, yeah.

>> what a weekend we are all preparing for. so interesting, ten years have passed but i think for all of us americans, it's still that emotional connection. it still feels raw in a way, particularly when we see these kids who were born around this hard time in our country but also all the stories that kids who have lost parents on 9/11. it's good to remember but it's difficult to remember.

>> uplifting. i spoke with a man who lost his wife in the pentagon. and we are in it together. and around this time you're able to hug, you're able to touch a friend, and it reminds you of the things that are so important. at this time when we have such an environment, it reminds us that we are in it together. my dad was in the army for 30 years. this is our country. we have to stick together. we shouldn't look at tragedy for that to remind us, but it does. and i think that's the most important thing at this point.

>> it does. even if you do shed a tear or you feel that pang, you know, nearly 2,000 people that passed away , they deserve our tears and our remembrance.

>> fourth graders, you know that there are good children out there and that's our future. we're living for them.

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Giveaway: Enter To Win A Case Of KIND Snack Bars!

KIND is “a brand of all natural whole nut and fruit bars made from ingredients you can see and pronounce and it’s also a movement that gives new purpose to snacking.” KIND was “founded on the principle of holistic kindness, and [they] pride themselves on creating new paths that avoid false compromises.”  They “choose healthy and tasty, convenient and wholesome, economically sustainable and socially impactful.” Each bar delivers “all-natural nutrients like fiber, protein, calcium and iron” and also good taste!

KIND has recently come out with two new snack bar flavors: “Maple Glazed Pecan and Sea Salt” and “Dark Chocolate Chili Almond.” To celebrate, Blisstree has partnered up with them for this giveaway to offer FIVE lucky readers the chance to win a case of 12 bars of their new flavors!

Be KIND to yourself and enter to win today!

Here’s how to enter to win:

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This sweepstakes ends on July 8, 2013 at 11:59 P.M. EDT. Good luck!

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Earn Trupanion’s Pet-Friendly Workplace Seal of Approval

Our Pet-Friendly Workplace Seal of Approval

Trupanion has announced its Pet-Friendly Workplace Seal of Approval contest in conjunction with national Take Your Dog to Work Day, June 21, 2013.

The contest will celebrate best practices in pet-friendly work environments and honor participating businesses that exhibit an exemplary pet-friendly environment, create and uphold pet-friendly work policies, and that support pet causes. Five finalists will be selected to receive the Trupanion Pet-Friendly Workplace Seal of Approval along with goody bags including toys, treats and resources for each office pet. From the finalists, one company will be selected to win a grand prize of $5,000.

A recent survey by the American Pet Products Association offered that 73 percent of pet-friendly businesses said pets created a more productive work environment.

“As a workplace that has been pet-friendly since the very beginning, Trupanion has consistently seen increased employee morale and retention,” said Dr. Kerri Marshall, Chief Veterinary Officer at Seattle-based Trupanion. “We look forward to celebrating other pet-friendly companies around the country with our Pet-Friendly Workplace Seal of Approval and hope to encourage even more companies to follow suit.”

Contest rules and entry details are available at trupanion.com/pets-in-the-workplace. Entrants will also be able to upload photos that provide a visual representation of the workplace detailed in the entry form. Nominations will be accepted between June 21, 2013 – national Take Your Dog to Work Day – and Aug. 31, 2013. Winners will be announced Sept. 16, 2013.

“Trupanion is dedicated to building a strong pet community both inside and outside the office,” said Darryl Rawlings, Trupanion Founder and CEO. “We value the contribution pets make to the workplace and want to honor those businesses that not only allow but encourage pets.”

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Evening Cool-Down: An Apple A Day…

5 things you didn’t know about apples (HuffPost Healthy Living)

A woman’s breast implant explodes after 4 hours of laying on her stomach (The Stir)

3 guilt-free steps to help you satisfy your sugar craving without going overboard (Intent)

A summer squash pancake recipe that doubles as a skin protector (YouBeauty)

Naturally beautifying beverages (Divine Caroline)

Awesome scenes from the Supreme Court’s ruling on DOMA & Prop 8 (The Frisky)

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Survey Results: Learning More About Pets in the Workplace

To coincide with Take Your Dog to Work Day on Friday, June 21, Trupanion launched a survey to see how people really felt about pets in the workplace. Is a pet-friendly workplace (like Trupanion, for example, which encourages all 250 employees to bring their dogs and cats to work) really something pet owners are looking for, or is that a perception we have because of our environment? This is what we found out:

Of the 134 respondents, 97% owned at least one pet and 66% worked in an office that was not currently pet-friendly. But a whopping 86% said they think more highly of a company if it is a pet-friendly company and 43% said a pet-friendly workplace is a factor in choosing where they would like to work.

“I would take a pay cut to leave my current employer of 10 years to go and work for a pet friendly company,” said one respondent. “My dog is my best friend and being able to spend all day with my dog would be extremely valuable to me.”

Iris and Butters Sit in on a Meeting

69% of respondents noted that the best benefits of having their pet at work are stress relief, socialization for the pet, and simply having their pet by their side all day. 37% said that the daily exercise they get from their pets was another benefit.

“I find that our clients come in with a smile as they are greeted at the door by my dog and no one seems to leave without stopping to give him tummy rubs on the way out,” said one respondent. “It’s great for morale too.”

While the majority of respondents highly praised pets in the workplace, there was a selection of people who weren’t so supportive. Respondents noted that the distraction pets present in the workplace was the biggest drawback, followed by the potential for allergies suffered by co-workers.

“As a pet owner who loves her pet and all the pets I get to meet, I find it extremely disrespectful and inappropriate for us to forget that some people are uncomfortable around our pets or have allergies to them,” noted one respondent. “The workplace is not a place for our pets to be. I love sharing my rabbit with others, but I also want to respect their feelings and needs as well.”

This is a valid concern, and one we address here at the Trupanion office in our Pet Policy. It’s expected that all employees will respect co-workers and talk constructively through any issues that come up. An escalation process is also in place to handle incidents that cannot be resolved.

It may seem unbelievable, but we do have employees with pet allergies in our office, and we respect them and make accommodations that help them manage their symptoms. But we also know that we may be discouraging talent from joining our team because of our environment. We take that risk, because we see the incredible benefit pets bring – including high employee satisfaction and retention, increased company morale, and less overall stress.

Have a question about our pets in the workplace? Check out Trupanion.com/pets-in-the-workplace or email us at petsatwork@trupanion.com.

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10 Rainbow Recipes

Today is a beautiful day for Gay rights. Let’s celebrate with some rainbow recipes…

A procedural ruling reinstated a trial judge’s order to allow some gay marriages in California and the Supreme Court finally struck down section 3 of DOMA–that’s the section that embarrassingly defined marriage as a union between a hetero boy-girl couple and not just two people in love.

While the right for gay people to marry still isn’t in the constitution, big enough steps were made that we deserve a treat.

Check out these 10 recipes for rainbow foods for us to enjoy and bigots to choke on:

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Babies can understand each other’s moods

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The Cat-Dog Condundrum: Sharing A Harmonious Home

Are you an animal lover who wants to bring a furry new family member home, but you’re afraid a new cat or dog might fight with your existing pet like . . . cats and dogs? Seventeen percent of Americans own both a cat and a dog, according to a Gallup poll, but it’s not always harmonious. The most common type of pet injury, according to WebVet, is a laceration or bite wound caused by another cat or dog. If you dream of creating a haven for dogs and cats, but you want to ensure their safety and a smooth transition, start by taking it one bark at a time— and they’ll be purr-fectly behaved in a jiffy.

Photo by Peretz Partensky via Flickr

Provide a Slow Intro

When you bring your new dog or cat home, keep them separated initially. The experts at Purina advise letting the new dog or cat become accustomed to all the new smells and sounds of the house very slowly. In their first meeting, separate the new cat or dog with a crate or kennel. A kennel will help diminish their chances of lashing out or behaving erratically. It can also help them feel some security in an unsure situation. When they meet for the first time, at least two adults should be present to ensure that each animal can be properly sequestered, should a problem arise. Cat Channel expert Jean Adlon recommends bringing home an adult dog instead of a puppy (for dog adoption), or bringing an item with the dog’s scent to the shelter (for cat adoption).

Photo by Flickr user Yukari

Learn Their Language

Animals have unique dispositions, just like humans: some are divas, some are tomboys, some are wallflowers. Your dog or cat’s personality has a lot to do with what type of companion they’ll live happily with, and it’s up to you to decipher it. A tail wag means happiness to a dog, but displeasure to a cat. Your failure to recognize animal communication signals could end in injury or territory disputes. According to Discovery.com, terriers and herding dogs’ natural instincts might put your new cat in danger, and feral cats are likely to see dogs as a natural enemy. Jean Adlon remarks that most shelters will be happy to work with you to find compatible animals.

Photo by Robert Huffstutter via Flickr

Prioritize Potty Training Solutions

Dogs like to feast on the contents of a cat litter box like it’s the the Old Country Buffet. Although there is little you can do to dissuade most dogs from this disgusting proclivity, you can minimize the gross factor. The cat’s litter box should be placed in a closet, or an enclosed area that the dog can’t access. A Petsafe self-cleaning litter box will do the work for you if separating the litter box isn’t a feasible solution for your home. A self-cleaning litter box works continuously to clean and scoop the litter without disturbing the cat— a godsend for those who don’t want to be disturbed by the putrid side effects of letting your dog near “litter lumps.”

Photo by Nguyen Hoangnam via Flickr

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Vitamin D supplements must after menopause

Vitamin D supplements must after menopause - Times Of India You are here: Home>Collections>CalciumVitamin D supplements must after menopauseANI Jun 27, 2013, 01.25PM ISTTags:Women|Vitamin D|menopause|hormone|calcium(Vitamin D supplements must…)

A new study suggests that women should take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health.

An analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative (WHI) trial throws weight on the supplement side—at least for women taking hormones after menopause.

Among the nearly 30,000 postmenopausal women in the hormone trial, some 8,000 took supplemental calcium (1,000 mg/day) and vitamin D (400 mg/day), and some 8,000 took look-alike placebos.

These women came from all the hormone groups in the study—those who took estrogen plus a progestogen (required for women with a uterus), those who took estrogen alone, and those who took the hormone look-alike placebos.

The researchers looked at how the rates of hip fracture differed among women who took hormones and supplements, those who took hormones alone, and those who took neither.

The supplements and hormones had a synergistic effect. Women using both therapies had much greater protection against hip fractures than with either therapy alone.

Taking supplements alone wasn't significantly better than taking no supplements and no hormones.

The benefit of hormone therapy was strong in women who had a total calcium intake (supplements plus diet) greater than 1,200 mg/day.

Similarly, the benefit was strong in women who had higher intakes of vitamin D, but the individual effect of each one could not be determined because the two supplements were given together.

The study is published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.

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Pet Insurance Claim: Cats and Lily Toxicity

This week’s featured claim is about a 5-year-old Maine Coon named Lefty who had lily toxicity.

Lily flowers and plants are highly toxic to cats, and eating or chewing on the leaves or flower can make your cat very sick. They contain a chemical throughout the plant that causes kidney failure in cats and your cat may be poisoned simply by drinking water from the vase.

The severity of toxicity varies from cat to cat, but it is important to seek veterinary care if your cat has come in contact with lilies. Symptoms include vomiting, drooling, lethargy and appetite loss. Immediate treatment includes inducing vomiting and longer treatment includes fluid therapy and monitoring the kidneys. Cat owners should consider other types of flowers to brighten their homes.

Lefty the cat spent four days at the veterinary hospital receiving treatment and fluids to bring his health back to normal.

Total claim amount: $1,263.30
Deductible applied: -$500.00
Ineligible costs (exam fees): -$66.20
10% co-insurance: -$76.33
Trupanion repaid: $686.97Stacy Kowalchuk is a dog mom to her rescued Whippet-mix, Ellie. During the week, you can find Stacy surfing (the internet, that is) and managing Trupanion's presence in the social media world. In her free time, Stacy likes to bake, especially cupcakes! To balance her culinary affinity, she also likes to stay active, especially with activities that include her dog such as hiking and going to dog parks. Twitter Google+

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Gaming addiction is now a mental disorder

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How to Calm a Dog during Fireworks on the Fourth of July

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July. Humans love how fireworks paint the sky beautiful and vibrant colors, but dogs often hate (and are terrified of) the noise that fireworks make. Here are four ways you can calm your furry friend during fireworks on the Fourth of July.

1. Keep Your Dog Inside
One of the best ways to calm and soothe your dog during the Fourth of July festivities is by keeping her in the house. Being inside can mask the volume of fireworks. Try closing all the windows and putting on the air conditioner to create some white noise.

We see too many pet insurance claims every year associated with fireworks accidents. Keeping your pooch inside not only keeps her calm, it also prevents physical harm.

2. Play Music
Try playing soothing music, or invest in a CD made specifically to calm a dog. To keep your dog extra calm on the Fourth of July, remember to play the music before the fireworks start. You can even start a day or so early to get your pooch familiar with the sound of the music. Throw in a treat or some special attention each time you start the CD to help build positive associations for your pup.

3. Provide a Safe Haven
Even if your dog is inside the house on the Fourth, she may still be able to hear the fireworks. Try creating a special spot for your dog to hide. Most dogs feel protected when they are enclosed in a small area like under a table or bed. Make your dog’s safe haven comfortable and cozy by investing in a special toy or spending a little time petting her as she settles into her new den.

4. Try Doggie Earmuffs
If you really want to soothe your dog during fireworks, cover her ears with a pair of doggie earmuffs. Try a pair that’s designed to protect a dog’s ears while flying. These are perfect for protecting your dog from the scary sounds of fireworks and that loud party across the street.

Keeping your pet safe and happy on the Fourth means peace of mind for you. It also means you don’t have to trudge out in the middle of the night and tell your neighbors to stop the festivities (or be the one to call the cops). We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday.

Stacy Kowalchuk is a dog mom to her rescued Whippet-mix, Ellie. During the week, you can find Stacy surfing (the internet, that is) and managing Trupanion's presence in the social media world. In her free time, Stacy likes to bake, especially cupcakes! To balance her culinary affinity, she also likes to stay active, especially with activities that include her dog such as hiking and going to dog parks. Twitter Google+

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9 Simple ways to reduce stress

9 Simple ways to reduce stress - Times Of India You are here: Home>Collections9 Simple ways to reduce stressZeenia Baria, TNN Jun 27, 2013, 04.08PM ISTTags:Vitamin C|stress|Sex|juice|invest|Immune|Hormones|heart|Friends|breathe(9 Simple ways to reduce stress…)

Here's how you can get more out of each day.

Have a laugh
While all of us have work and family responsibilities, stressing out too much about them will simply cause you more grief — both mentally as well as physically. There are several ways you can unwind — watch your favourite comedy, catch up with close friends and talk about funny memories. Research says that every time you laugh out loud, increased oxygen flows to your organs, blood flow increases, and stress automatically reduces.

Spend time with your pet
Pets are known not only to give you unconditional love, but spending time with them is actually good for your health. Studies say that when you pet your dog/ cat even for just a few minutes, your body releases feel-good hormones like serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin, and also decreases the amount of the damaging stress hormones. This results in lower blood pressure, less anxiety and even better immunity.

Get rid of the clutter
Are you surrounded by too many things in a not-so-very big space? Having too much stuff can leave you feeling overwhelmed and bog you down, eventually leading to stress. Living in constantly messy surroundings brings on unwanted anxiety. Therefore, experts say you need to de-clutter to de-stress. Don't start by wanting to clear up everything at once. That will only stress you out further. Begin with a small space and gradually move to bigger things. A space that is uncluttered can feel satisfying and soothing.

Do the housework
While this might seem like a mundane, everyday chore, try to do things a bit differently. Put on your favourite music or TV show in the background, make a list of all that needs to be done, and get down working. Not only will you burn calories and get your work down, you won't be tired and stressed out at the end of it.

Drink juices
Researchers say that the vitamin C present in orange juice can actually help you manage stress better because it lowers levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Remember that vitamin C-rich foods such as orange juice, grapefruit juice, strawberries, or sweet red peppers boost your immune system.

Sing out loud
When was the last time you sang loudly to your heart's content? Turn up the radio and start singing. No matter how bad you think you are, studies show that singing can actually make you feel happier and feel less stressed. Singing also benefits your breathing, heart and immune system.

Go for a walk
One of the best ways to beat stress is to exercise. It helps your body produce endorphins that make you feel good. Exercising in warm weather can boost your mood while a daily brisk walk of about 30 minutes can greatly reduce stress levels.

Have some sex
If you're using stress as an excuse to abstain from sex, think again. Having sex is actually a great way to ease stress because it lowers blood pressure, boosts self-esteem as well as increases feelings of intimacy with your partner. It also helps you sleep better.

Breathe deeply
Invest in some lavender or rosemary scents and take a deep whiff — it will instantly put you in a more relaxed state and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. If you prefer not to use scents, practice the act of deep breathing regularly. This sends oxygen surging through your bloodstream, helping to calm down and beat stress.

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This Week in Testimonials – 6/28

This is Millie Muffin – she just survived AAL surgery – she is getting better slowly but surely
Trupanion just sent me a cheque for almost $6,000 of the $7,000 plus bill – Thank God for insurance!!! -Sylvia P.

Stacy Kowalchuk is a dog mom to her rescued Whippet-mix, Ellie. During the week, you can find Stacy surfing (the internet, that is) and managing Trupanion's presence in the social media world. In her free time, Stacy likes to bake, especially cupcakes! To balance her culinary affinity, she also likes to stay active, especially with activities that include her dog such as hiking and going to dog parks. Twitter Google+

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What causes nose bleed

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This Week in Testimonials – 6/21

Princess Abby and Prince Harry

Stacy Kowalchuk is a dog mom to her rescued Whippet-mix, Ellie. During the week, you can find Stacy surfing (the internet, that is) and managing Trupanion's presence in the social media world. In her free time, Stacy likes to bake, especially cupcakes! To balance her culinary affinity, she also likes to stay active, especially with activities that include her dog such as hiking and going to dog parks. Twitter Google+

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Diet rich in fish helps prevent broken hips

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Summertime Pets 2013

The epitome of summertime pets has filled my inbox! I am so thrilled at the awesome photos we’ve received over the last two weeks which include lots of kiddie pools, real pools, lakes, boats, ice, shade, sun and FUN!

While there’s not enough room in this blog post to share them all (and I SO wish I could), I wanted to share some of my favorites that came through. Please note that the winner of the gift card will be randomly selected via random.org and this post has no influence on the winning photo.

Pretty, shared by Amanda S.

Wyatt, shared by Stephanie L.

Harley lounges on the hammock, shared by Catherine M.

Chumley shared by Martha P.

Cheyenne, shared by Jane S.

Jazzy, shared by Meredith H.

Olive, shared by Sue G.

Storm, shared by Andra Y.

Thistle, shared by Jan V.

Chandler and Chelsea, shared by Dwan B.

Bella, shared by Kim H.

Joseph and Angus, shared by Rachel W.

Nikki and Marli, shared by Jim and Cathy B.

Ramsay, shared by Melissa D.

Sookie and Roxy, shared by Rayna P.

Stacy Kowalchuk is a dog mom to her rescued Whippet-mix, Ellie. During the week, you can find Stacy surfing (the internet, that is) and managing Trupanion's presence in the social media world. In her free time, Stacy likes to bake, especially cupcakes! To balance her culinary affinity, she also likes to stay active, especially with activities that include her dog such as hiking and going to dog parks. Twitter Google+

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