Congress is pulling out all the stops. They’re doing anything they can to pass their dangerous, pro-abortion health care plan that most Americans simply don’t want. Now, they’re pushing to use a legislative trick – an all-out gimmick – called “deem and pass” to force this flawed health care plan through – and they’re wasting no time. This new maneuver means that the House will actually approve the troubling health care plan WITHOUT AN UP-OR-DOWN VOTE.

Stand with the American Center for Law and Justice and tell Congress – your elected leaders – that it’s the end of the road: NO to the political power-grabs … NO to “deeming and passing” their abortion-filled, government-run health care plan. Declare your membership with the ACLJ by adding your name to our Petition to Stop Congressional Power-Plays.

The next time you’re having a bad day (or week or month) take heart: you can perk up your mood quickly and simply. According to experts, life circumstances account for only 10% of happiness. Half depends on your genetic “set point,” which is kind of like the weight your body bounces back to after a crash diet. And about 40% of your happiness is influenced by what you do deliberately to make yourself. Here are a few easy tricks to try:

1. Flip through Old Photos

When you’re feeling down, break out your kids’ baby albums or pics from your favorite vacation. It may actually make you feel happier than a square of chocolate would! That’s what researchers at the United Kingdom’s Open University found after they examined how much people’s moods rose after eating a chocolate snack, sipping an alcoholic drink, watching TV, listening to music, or looking at personal photos.

This time of year my husband is chomping at the bit to grill, grill, grill! He wants to grill everything—which is fine by me because not only is grilling a super-quick way to cook, but when it comes to lean proteins it guarantees flavorful, juicy results—without having to add a lot of fat or calories. (Or do extra dishes!)

Gas or charcoal? Get the answer in our 13 Essential Tips for Healthy Grilling here.

As a nutrition editor I’ve read some studies that suggest cooking meat at the high temperatures you use to grill (as well as broil and fry) produces compounds linked with cancer—heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). But the risks associated with eating grilled meats are relatively small when you look at the big picture.

So we’re still firing up the grill and using tricks that have been shown to reduce HCAs and PAHs. Here are 5 tips to grill your way to better health: