HealthBuzz July 6: GSK Settles for $3 Billion, Aspirin May Prevent Skin Cancer, and Patriotic Recipes

I know, this week feels short because of our one day off on Wednesday! Don’t run for the real weekend just yet though! Check out some healthy news from DIR and our friends. Plus, we have great recipes to keep on celebrating the patriotic holiday because that one day didn’t do us justice!

Getting Old Doesn’t Have to Suck! 5 Ways to Feel Great as You Age

Here are five tips for Americans 65 and older who don’t want their age to define them. Our registered dietitian, Mary Hartley RD, offers great advice for those who want to feel great as they age.

GlaxoSmithKline Will Pay $3 Billion in Fraud Settlement; Largest Ever

GlaxoSmithKline is ordered to pay up to $3 billion dollars for wrongfully promoting prescription drugs and not properly reporting important clinical data. The company marketed drugs to children and a weight-loss aid that was never approved by the FDA.

Brandi Laughlin Lost 60 Pounds after Baby with Weight Watchers and Running

Brandi Laughlin is a mother of two boys who only temporarily struggled with her postpartum weight. After several months of battling her weight, Brandi lost 60 pounds. A few months later she was pregnant with her second son, and today she is a mere five pounds shy of her goal weight. Check out her true weight loss story!

Check out news from DIR’s friends

Can Aspirin Prevent Skin Cancer? – iVillage.com

Embrace the Fullness of Life in 5 Steps – MindBodyGreen.com

6 Exercises Benefits You Won’t Believe – BestLifeDiet.com

Recipes to Try

Sparkling Berrier Perrier Slushes – HelloGiggles.com

Red, White, and Blueberry Turkey Burger Sliders

Red and Sweet Potato Salad

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