(NAPSI)-Now that summer is in full swing, it's time to transform your traditional cookout menu into a truly tasty feast featuring lighter flavors for the grill.

Garlic and Olive Oil Chicken Kabobs string together succulent chicken with fingerling potatoes, summer squash and fresh red and orange bell peppers. Tangy soy sauce and a healthy dose of extra virgin olive oil, combined with grated gingerroot and minced garlic, offer a refreshing alternative to heavier barbecue marinades. Choose other summer garden vegetables or grilled meats for different taste sensations.

(NAPSA)-Move over ladies, guys are infiltrating the bathroom--and the health and beauty aisle.

For years, men have claimed indifference when it comes to their appearance; however, the tides are changing. Today, men believe that appearance affects salary and career prospects, and nearly one-third of American males admitted to using women's grooming products in the past. As men's interest in personal care increases, the grooming industry is responding with products specially formulated for them.

(NAPSI)-Bright sun means outdoor fun. Whether it's tossing the ball around in the backyard or swinging on the monkey bars at the park, kids especially spend a lot of hours outside. In fact, according to a recent Lands' End survey of 1,400 moms, over half said their families spend two to five hours outside every day. In order to make sure outdoor family fun stays "sun safe," parents should consider the following tips:

• Sunscreen + UPF Clothing = Protection--When kids head outside for a day of fun, it's best to combine sunscreen with UV-protective clothing to keep them protected from head to toe. Using a broad-spectrum Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 is a good way to prevent damaging sunburns. But sunscreen will only keep kids safe on the applied areas. Believe it or not, sunburns can still happen underneath clothes. A good way to prevent these types of sunburns is to make sure kids dress in Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF)-treated clothes. Lands' End recently introduced a collection of UPF clothing called Sun.Life. Wearing clothes with a rating of UPF 30 or 50 will block between 96.7 and 97.5 percent of the sun's harmful rays from reaching sensitive skin.

(NAPSI)-A few simple changes at home can go a long way to reducing high energy bills as well as helping to fight global warming. And because healthy people start with a healthy environment, taking small steps to "go green" can also have a long-term impact on your well-being.

"There's a direct link between environmental health and human health," says Kathy Gerwig, Vice President and Environmental Stewardship Officer for Kaiser Permanente. "We're constantly looking at ways to decrease our impact on the environment while working to create healthier communities, and starting in the home is essential."