
Flip-flops may be popular, but they aren't your foot's best friend. Courtesy: http://trendliest.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/flipflops.jpg
Tip 2: Stop worrying about swine flu.
Despite frequent swine flu media frenzies, the virus seems to be behaving just like the regular seasonal flu – with mild symptoms and quick recoveries. The majority of deaths attributed to swine flu appear to have been triggered in persons already suffering underlying chronic conditions.

No. You don't need one of these. Courtesy: http://guestofaguest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/swine-flu-masks.jpg
Tip 3: Feel good about your body.
Glamour magazine recently featured a plus sized model and everyone’s talking about her! Will less than model-perfect women finally be accepted for their bodies?
We hope so, especially after this alleged case of a Pittsburgh girl being bullied into anorexia by her male classmates.
Tip 4: Plan a play-date with some friends.
Sad news. Today’s Americans are lonelier than ever and this loneliness is disrupting our sleep, eating habits and overall levels of happiness. Newsweek says we’re coping with this loneliness in unusual ways. Think Tom Hanks’ character in the movie Castaway.
Beat this trend, get off of Facebook or Twitter, and spend some face to face time with your friends! Even if you’re broke, you don’t need to sit at home and mope. There are plenty of fun things you can do for free!
Tip 5: Visit the farmer’s market to avoid this stuff.

Even when populated with guys like this, the farmer's market is still worth going too! Courtesy: http://rvforsaleguide.com/images/los-angeles-farmers-market-picture.jpg
Eat cheap, simple and healthy during the summer months by visiting farmer’s markets which generally sell produce at lower prices than the grocery store.
While you’re at the farm you might want to pick some berries in the process. These small but mighty bursts of antioxidants have also been named one of the 10 Best foods for your heart.
