Stories tagged with "living"

Tomo's menu makes it a spot worth checking into by Jolene.Ketzenberger

If this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds inspires you to check out some of the city’s ethnic restaurants, keep in mind that looks can... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Experts say flu virus may be on the wane by Shari Rudavsky

Although six Indiana residents died last week from H1N1 influenza , state health officials say they continue to see “encouraging” signs that the disease is on the wane for now. The... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM in Health & Fitness

Some are skipping the vaccine out of distrust by Shari Rudavsky

Some skeptics are choosing to skip the H1N1 vaccine Thousands of Hoosiers are lining up at clinics offering the H1N1 vaccine, yet distrust — in various forms — has... – Nov 19, 2009 at 1:14 AM in Health & Fitness

Signs give parents clues about vision issues by indystar

Dr. Mary VanHoy is a developmental optometrist with Eyes for Wellness, a private practice in Carmel specializing in vision rehabilitation. Question: Do many children have... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Shari Rudavsky

Get rid of TV . . . and pounds by indystar

If you’re trying to lose weight and keep it off, you might consider shedding a television or two as well. People who had fewer televisions in their homes were more likely to... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Don't let medical conditions keep you from exploring the world by Barb Berggoetz

At first, Jeremy Warriner was reluctant to travel. A bilateral amputee after a 2005 car accident, he uses prosthetic legs and needs a wheelchair, too. But now he knows how to get... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:35 PM in Health & Fitness

By adjusting his eating habits, and running, he's a new man by indystar

Chris Conrad, 43, Noblesville, director of church planter development, The Wesleyan Church I fought a weight issue much of my life. I didn’t play many sports and didn’t... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Health & Fitness

3 ways to teach your child to be thankful by Shari Rudavsky

It’s the time of year when we are thankful, but how do you teach a child what being thankful is all about — and sustain that year-round? Imparting such lessons is... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:32 PM in Health & Fitness

Chest press abdominal crunch by Barb Berggoetz

Exercises that strengthen more than one muscle group at the same time are smart to do as much as possible. You get more bang out of your exercise and make better use of the time... – Nov 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Health & Fitness

Sauteed pork chops made simple by indystar

As I learned in my early days as an apprentice chef, one of the first tasks performed every morning in a top restaurant kitchen is filling huge stockpots with meaty bones, aromatic... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Reader recipe: Crab and Artichoke Dip with Parmesan Croutons by indystar

J.P. Jones, executive chef at Morton’s the Steakhouse, recently introduced new goodies for the restaurant’s Bar Bites menu, served 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 to 11 p.m.... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Five things I love by indystar

Jessica Wright and her husband, Jason, owners of Indy Adventure Boot Camp, get hundreds of questions from their fitness boot camp participants about making healthy choices when... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Food & Drink

Thanksgiving turkey on the grill frees up the kitchen for side dishes by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Get out the platter and the placemats — it’s almost Thanksgiving. The big day is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the annual scramble for oven space. But plenty... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:55 PM in Food & Drink

Food and culture at International Fest by indystar

Looking for some great ethnic fare? Check out this weekend’s International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. The event, which includes food, music, dance and... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Food & Drink

'Hungry Girl' entrees tame holiday binges by indystar

We’re heading into the holidays, and that can spell trouble for our waistlines. Sure, a splurge here and there won’t kill you, but eating meals low in fat and calories... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM in Food & Drink

Grilled turkey shares the table with colorful sides by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Make the Thanksgiving bird on the grill and free up oven space for side dishes. Be sure to prepare the cornbread for the stuffing the day before serving. » Thanksgiving... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:44 PM in Food & Drink

Be safe about cooking by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, (888) 674-6854, answers questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thanksgiving Day hours: 8 a.m.... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Should you grill with charcoal or gas? by Jolene.Ketzenberger

When you head out back to fire up the grill, is it gas or charcoal — or are you like the nearly 30 percent of Americans who own both? Cookbook author and barbecue expert... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:43 PM in Food & Drink

Ambrosia opens eatery Downtown by Jolene.Ketzenberger

New restaurant focuses on Italian classics Local restaurateur Gino Pizzi, who opened Broad Ripple’s popular Italian restaurant Ambrosia in 1979, recently launched a Downtown... – Nov 17, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Food & Drink

New advice: Skip mammograms in 40s by Shari Rudavsky

Federal panel’s stance draws outrage from some doctors Women in their 40s should stop having routine mammograms, an influential federal task force said in a controversial... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:01 PM in Health & Fitness