Consumer Reports

Antibiotic-Free Meat: What The Label Isn’t Telling You

Posted on 07/12/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthThe label on the package of ground beef says “all-natural.” What the heck does that mean? Or how about the turkey tenderloin label that says the meat is “antibiotic-free” — can you trust it? While most consumers would like to be able to buy meat or poultry raised without antibiotics — and would even pay a little more for it, according to a new Consumer Reports survey — the problem is determining whether that “antibiotic-free” label really means what it …

Which Sunscreen Rates Best? Drugstore Brand A ‘Best Buy’

Posted on 05/29/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthMemorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summertime season — do you have enough sunscreen? Consumer Reports recently tested 18 popular brands and although none were rated excellent in all categories, several were very good and a drugstore brand even earned a “best buy” rating. Two brands failed to meet testing standards for adequate protection, including a kids’ sunscreen. Even though new rules to simplify sunscreen labels have been delayed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration until December, …

The B Word, the Ultimate Holiday Buzz Killer

Posted on 12/13/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

Money & Savings | Volunteering | Your LifeI hate the “B” word, no not blonde, since I hear those jokes all the time. BUDGET….it is just like nails running down a chalkboard for me to even think about, much less have to act upon.   However, at this time of year the man I sleep with always reminds me to stay within a budget. He usually brings up the subject every December  when I am in a slight panic that I have not finished my shopping. He …

Jitters Over Juice: Arsenic Levels High In Some Apple, Grape Juices

Posted on 12/1/2011 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthSome of the apple or grape juice you keep on hand for the grandkids — or even yourself — may have elevated levels of arsenic,  a new study by Consumer Reports has found. Of 88 samples of various brands of  juice tested, nine had more arsenic than the government’s standard for drinking water, or 10 parts per billion (10 ppb). Apple juice brands that had at least one sample with more than 10 ppb of arsenic included Apple & Eve, …

Texting While Mowing? No Wonder Injuries Are Up

Posted on 07/11/2011 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthYes, we know that mowing the lawn can be boring and sweaty and slow. But really, drinking beer while you mow? Talking on the phone? Texting?? People, those mowers can be dangerous! A new poll by Consumer Reports unveiled some of our most dangerous mowing habits —  just in time for a frightening tally of how many Americans suffer lawn mower-related injuries each year, a large percentage of them to older adults. More than 250,000 Americans are treated for lawn mower …

And The Winner of “Best Diet” Is… (You’ll Be Surprised)

Posted on 06/7/2011 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthEver heard of the DASH diet? A new ranking of major diet plans says the government-developed DASH plan is the best overall whether your goal is weight loss, controlling diabetes or staying heart-healthy. U.S. News and World Reports, the news magazine better known for its annual college rankings, this week issued its first-ever ranking of 20 popular diet programs based on the recommendations of a panel of 22 health experts. The panel gave top marks to Weight Watchers as the …