Health

Customers Busted Making Fake Complaints

(AOL) Nichole McCready a manager at an Outback Steakhouse in Mansfield, Ohio, can handle the many grumblers who complain about bad service and substandard food quality. But what gets her really angry are those patrons who scheme to get free food in ways that may not be illegal, but are certainly manipulative and underhanded.

Burger King Gains Ally in Fast Food War

(AOL) The battle for your morning cup of joe just got a lot more interesting: Burger King (BKC) and Starbucks (SBUX), which counts Seattle's Best Coffee among its brands, are joining forces, in a manner of speaking.

Whatever You Do, Don't Pick the Fritos

The office vending machine, full of colorful packaging and shiny plastic wrappers, can be a diet minefield -- but it doesn't have to be. Sandwiched between the candy bars and giant bottles of soda, there are some healthy alternatives.

What You Need To Know About the H1N1 Virus

H1N1, still being called “Swine Flu” by many, is sweeping the nation and the world. We constantly hear about it in the media and many of us know or have heard of someone who has had it. But with so much information out there it can be difficult to understand the virus and what we can do about it. The fear that accompanies “pandemics” and illnesses of this nature seems to perpetuate myths and exaggerations en masse. Simplifying this illness and understanding the basics is the best way to prevent and treat it.

Tyra Loses Weight the Right Way

In a country that is obsessed with weight while maintaining absurdly high levels of obesity, it is good to see someone in the limelight that can embrace their curves but also strive for health. While Tyra looked just fine to the vast majority of people in 2007 when she was shamed with unflattering paparazzi photos, she went on to lose 30 pounds over the past several months.