Chronic knee pain is something that I struggle with every day so I was really interested in the segment that aired on the Today show.  I was so surprised by some of the statistics they shared – more than 20 million Americans suffer with knee problems and it is the single-most common reason people see orthopedic specialists.  They also said that it’s the hardest-working, most complex joint in the entire human body so it’s no wonder it takes a beating.

They mentioned some warning signs to look out for.  Consider seeing your medical professional if you experience any of the following:

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It’s cold and flu season and I’ve heard a lot of my own friends saying that they’ve got a sick child/spouse at home and basically resign to catching the bug themselves.  The Today show looked at ways to prevent the spread of germs in your home when someone is battling something like the common cold.
The began the segment by listing “must-haves” for your medicine cabinet:

Fever or pain reducer
Nasal saline drops
Antihistimine
Extra medicine droppers
Antibacterial ointment
Moisturizer
Thermometer
Honey (it’s shown to be an effective cough suppressant)

The tips to avoid passing a virus from one person to another included:

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On the Today show, they talked about all of these reports claiming that obesity could actually be caused by catching a certain virus.  That just sounds implausible to me so, of course, I found this discussion very interesting.
They talked to Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC News Chief Medical Editor) who said that adenovirus 36 (adenoviruses typically cause the common cold) is found in obese people 30 percent of the time.  This has caused some people to wonder if a virus can change how your body metabolises food.  Studies using lab rats has shown that there really could be a correlation! 

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Are you a night owl like me?  If so, you probably have a hard time getting out of bed early in the morning.  I know that I definitely struggle. 
The Today show offered some tips for how you can become a morning person.  Sound impossible?  Watch the segment and judge for yourself:

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Here are some of the tips:

Make a to-do list the night before.  Include all the things you need to have to start and make it through your day. 
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With many of us feeling the crunch with the ongoing problems related to the economy and the recession, you might feel that your quality time with your family and children is really suffering.  The Today show offered tips on how to have a happier, saner life in 2009 with their suggestions for 10 great parenting resolutions.

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With many of us feeling the crunch with the ongoing problems related to the economy and the recession, you might feel that your quality time with your family and children is really suffering.  The Today show offered tips on how to have a happier, saner life in 2009 with their suggestions for 10 great parenting resolutions.

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Did your relationship suffer a beating in 2008 along with the economy?  If so, you’re not alone.  I’m sure this was tough year for many couples.  The Today show offered some tips for making 2009 a better year so that you can get the most out of your time with your special someone.  Here are the tips (along with my commentary):

Have more sex – I know this seems like a really obvious suggestion but this really is an area that gets neglected when you are stressed, anxious or tired (or all of the above!).  The experts suggest aiming for having …read more

We’ve all been talking about it – the economy has been terrible this year and money is tight.  I think I heard that many stores experienced some of their lowest sales in history.  At a time like this, some people might be wondering if it’s okay to “regift” an item that they received but didn’t want or need.
On the Today show, they talked about how regifting is great for your wallet but is also a “green” way to give this season.  I haven’t ever regifted but after watching this segment, I can understand how it can work.  Watch it now:

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