Slow & Steady!

Do you huff and puff your way through workouts -- and hate every gasp?Then slow it down, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. New research shows that lower-intensity exercise may help you shed more pounds than a faster-paced activity -- as long as you burn enough calories from it. So get out of the high-speed lane. Walk, don't run. Jog, don't sprint. Skip the spinning class and pedal an exercise bike at a comfortable speed, all the while chanting: Do less, lose more.

Relish This!

Three foods your arteries can't get enough of: onions, celery, and parsley.Whether you add them to soups, relish dishes, sandwiches, or salads, improving the health of your arteries may be as simple as munching on these flavor boosters. People who eat more flavonoid-rich veggies like these cut their risk of hardening of the arteries -- especially in the legs -- in half.

Buzz OFF!

Nothing can spoil a perfect summer picnic faster than a cloud of whining mosquitoes. But spraying your body with potent chemical repellents isn't very appetizing. What's the solution? Try one of the newer repellents (Repel makes one) that contain oil of lemon eucalyptus and work as well as products that contain low levels of DEET. Sweet.