Lisa Bendall's Writing Blog

Flu Fighters

Lisa Bendall — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:04:05 +0000

Flu season has hit, and hit hard. What’s worse than getting sick? How about dealing with a sick child? If you’re a parent and you want to guard your whole family against germs, drop in at the Best Health website for some quick tips. I’ve written two new stories on this topic, “6 Ways to Help Your Kid Avoid the Flu” and “How to Stay Healthy when Your Kids are Sick.”

Winter Weather?

Lisa Bendall — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:12:05 +0000

In Toronto where I live, we’re not really convinced yet that it’s winter. But I’m not complaining. I’d just as soon read about winter storms than experience them – and that’s what you can do, too, in this month’s OWL magazine. My story about the science of severe winter weather appears on page 14.

This month I also make an appearance in Jowita Bydlowska’s very interesting article about the perks and downsides of working from home. Jowita did a great job of collecting a range of advice and opinions from other writers – you can read it all here.

Up and Down and Pregnant

Lisa Bendall — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:36:20 +0000

If you’re expecting, and your mood is alternating between the moon and the dumps, you’ll want to read my article in the new winter issue of Today’s Parent Pregnancy magazine. Emotional highs and lows can be part and parcel of a normal pregnancy, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t sometimes difficult to deal with. Pick up this issue to hear from other moms-to-be, plus find out what the experts have to say.

Health Tips for Soreness and Sniffles

Lisa Bendall — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:25:51 +0000

December? Really? Be sure to grab the December issue of Best Health magazine before it’s gone. My women’s health story on itching and irritation “down there,” including how to cure it, appears on page 68. Then flip to page 111 for some helpful tips for wiping out the cold and flu germs flying around at home. Next time a family member gets the sniffles, you can make sure it doesn’t spread.

It’s Easy Being Green

Lisa Bendall — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:16:15 +0000

Yikes! I’m looking out at our first serious snowfall of the season. Ignoring the fact that it’s suddenly white outside, here’s a story to make you focus on green: “How Nature Can Make You Healthier,” published this month on Best Health magazine’s website. This article covers all kinds of ways that paying attention to gardens, parks and landscapes helps our health, plus there are tips for incorporating more Mother Nature into your daily schedule.

While you’re thinking green, check out my article on five ways that green tea boosts your oral health. More and more research all over the world is showing that this little drink works magic in your mouth, preventing cavities and even cancer.

Health and Happiness

Lisa Bendall — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:42:10 +0000

Feeling a touch of tenderness and pain you-know-where? There’s help out there. My men’s health story on prostatitis can be found in the new November issue of Best Health magazine. And on the magazine’s website, my latest diabetes stories have been posted: “5 Signs You’ll Develop Diabetes,” “What to Do if You Have Prediabetes” and “What It’s Like to Live with Type 1 Diabetes.”

Plus, have you dropped by my 50 Good Deeds blog lately? It’s hard to go wrong with stories meant to make you smile. Recent posts cover Jon Bon Jovi’s new charity restaurant, book borrowing, birthday giving, and the sweetest Halloween story you’ve ever read. Come for a visit – stay awhile!

Billions of People, Generous Kids

Lisa Bendall — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:57:15 +0000

Feeling crowded? By now you’ve probably heard that our world’s population has officially surpassed seven billion. But what does that mean for our planet and our people? The answers are shared in my story “10 Fascinating Population Facts” in the new November issue of OWL magazine.

You can also pick up the November issue of Canadian Family magazine for my how-to article on teaching generosity to children. We’re talking about more than giving money. This story offers tips for encouraging your kids to be generous with time and sharing. (And, naturally, it includes a plug for my 50 Good Deeds blog!)

Healthy Living with Diabetes

Lisa Bendall — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:38:04 +0000

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know I often write about diabetes. It’s a growing health concern in Canada, where the number of people diagnosed with the disease has increased by 25% in just five years. That’s why learning to live well with diabetes, at all stages of life, is critical: In the new November issue of Canadian Living magazine, I show you how to do just that. Whether you’re a young adult, you’re parenting or you’re in menopause, there are tips to guide you.

Speaking of diabetes, my latest online story – six things to know about insulin – is posted on Best Health magazine’s website, here. Also new are tooth tips for athletes, and everything you need to know about root canal treatment.

Get Chummy with Your Chest

Lisa Bendall — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:23:24 +0000

If you’re a woman, have you ever thought about how your chest might be associated with your overall health? Check out my new feature in the October issue of Homemakers magazine. Our bodies and our boobs are more closely linked than you think. And the more you understand about this close connection, the better you can look after your general well-being.

Also on the newsstands for October: Whether your child walks, bikes or takes the bus to school, get some safety tips in the latest issue of Today’s Parent magazine.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy (and Well-Fed)

Lisa Bendall — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:38:53 +0000

Wish you had happier family meals in your house? Wish you had family meals, period? There’s evidence that kids who eat regularly with their families have a better diet, lower risk of obesity and drug use, and better grades at school. For tips on how to make that happen in your household, take a look at my story in a special Healthy Eating supplement distributed with this month’s Today’s Parent magazine.

And new on Best Health magazine’s website: Ever wonder what those toothpaste ingredients really are and what they’re supposed to do? Sometimes, they’re a mouthful! Take a quiz to get the answers. And if you’re feeling pumped about using an insulin pump, you can read the latest story in my diabetes series.