calorielab.com

• Lab Notes: Penny an Ounce Soda Tax Flames Out
  Yesterday's top story: Broad-based lobbying by the soft drink industry efforts and industry sponsored scientific research are being blamed for Congress's abandonment of a soft drink tax to help financ…
• Lab Notes: Heart Attack Themed Restaurants in Legal Spat; Medical Expenses Up Sharply in 2009
  Yesterday's top story: An Arizona medically themed hamburger restaurant, the Heart Attack Grill, is suing a Florida copycat restaurant, the Heart Stopper Sports Grill, alleging misappropriation of the…
• Lab Notes: 1 in 40 U.S. Women Suffer from Sex Addiction; Some Children Thrive Under Stress
  Yesterday's top story: As many as 8 percent of Americans suffer from sex addiction, and up to a third of those are women, according to Alex Caroline Robboy, a Philadelphia sex therapist, and the disor…
• Lab Notes: Another Coma Man Found to be Conscious; Exercise May Help Brains of Patients with Schizophrenia
  Yesterday's top story: A man who has lain in a vegetative coma for five years following an automobile accident may actually be conscious and able to hear verbal communications, according to British an…
• Lab Notes: A Little Extra Weight May Help in Old Age; Heavy Backpacks Hurt Kids’ Spines
  Yesterday's top story: People who are over the age of 70 and overweight but otherwise healthy may live longer than their skinnier counterparts, a study of elderly Australians found.From the RSS feed o…
• The Biggest Loser Couples Season 9: Emergency Surgery
  Miggy's emergency appendectomy brings excitement to this week's episode!From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)The Biggest Loser Couples Season 9: Emergency Surgery
• Lab Notes: Older, Healthy Adults May Need Less Sleep; Obesity May Contribute to Delayed Puberty in Boys
  On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterda…
• Lab Notes: Dr. Weil Addresses Geek Health Concerns; Ministers Want to Halve Number of UK Smokers
  On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterda…
• Lab Notes: Dogs to Help Soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Weight Gain Common After Knee Replacement
  On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterda…
• How has the diet-cancer link changed cancer research in the past decade?
  The American Institute for Cancer Research asks experts how the field of diet and cancer research has changed over the past 10 years and what to expect in the next decade.From the RSS feed of CalorieL…

• Fighting obesity at the school level — what lunch looks like today
  D.C. blogger and healthy food advocate Ed Bruske spent a week in his daughter's elementary school cafeteria to learn what fresh food looks like in America's schools.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab New…
• The Taco Bell Diet: No, stop laughing, they’re serious
  The Taco Bell Diet purports to help people lose weight when they eat the seven menu items that contain fewer than 9 grams of fat. But we're not buying it.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF30763…
• Who needs a Stairmaster when you’ve got a Golden Retriever?
  Owning a dog, and walking it regularly, could be your ticket to more exercise, weight loss and better health.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)Who needs a Stairmaster when you’ve go…
• Dr. J will see you now: On badges and banners
  Dr. J says many of us show banners of negativity when we talk to others, but we don't need those badges that cover up the positive parts of our lives. From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B…
• The Biggest Loser Couples, season 9, episode 4: Seeking the truth
  One Biggest Loser Couples team is accused of game play, while disadvantages are in the cards.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)The Biggest Loser Couples, season 9, episode 4: Seeking…
• How to get the B-12 you need, and enjoying winter root vegetables
  Karen Collins explains why you probably don't need B-12 shots and the nutritional value of winter root vegetables.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)How to get the B-12 you need, and e…
• Weight Watchers’ whoops, and “working out” your relationship
  Floor gives way in Weight Watchers in Sweden and reasons you might want to think about meeting your exercise goal with your sweetie.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)Weight Watchers�…
• When kids get together, they snack
  These days it seems like every activity involving kids also involves snacks. All that extra food can pose problems, especially when it puts other parents in control of what your kids are eating.From t…
• General inflammation: The elephant in the room of our health
  Inflammation throughout the body could be a big cause of heart disease and other health problems that most health professionals aren't talking about.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)…
• The Biggest Loser Couples season 9, episode 3: Healthy choices
  The Biggest Loser teams focus on healthy choices as one team member becomes the teacher and the other the student.From the RSS feed of CalorieLab News (REF3076322B7)The Biggest Loser Couples season 9,…

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dietsinreview.com

• Giveaway: Win a Flex Belt!
  One of the most popular weight loss and fitness products this year is the Slendertone Flex Belt, an electronic muscle stimulator. EMS devices, like the Flex Belt, work by training the muscle fibers vi…
• Not-So-Fat-Tuesday: Healthy Mardi Gras Tips from Biggest Loser’s Heba
  Today’s guest author is Heba Salama. You’ll remember Heba, and her husband Ed Brantley, from Biggest Loser season six, during which they lost a combined total of 277 pounds. Heba became the first…
• Interview with Keri Glassman, Author of The O2 Diet
  Keri Glassman, R.D., is the author the super-popular, O2 Diet and a nationally-recognized nutrition expert. For years Keri has been a leader in advancing a “whole person” approach to health and…
• Michelle Obama’s Obesity Comments about Sasha and Malia
  Michelle Obama has had a tremendous impact on American families with her push for living healthy and goal of eliminating childhood obesity in her role as first lady. She announced recently that her ne…
• Eight Heart Disease Risks You Can Control
  Did you know there are eight things you can do to prevent heart disease? Even better, they all support each other. You do one, and it helps you in doing another one. Check out the top eight behaviors…
• Start the Week with Meatless Monday
  The goal of MeatlessMondays.com is to reduce 15% meat consumption to improve our personal health as well as the health of our planet.
• Denny’s Free Grand Slam Breakfast Nutrition Facts
  During Super Bowl XLIV, most of America saw the commercial for Denny’s Free Grand Slam Breakfast. It’s the second year the diner is offering this promotion, and it will no doubt lead to very long…
• MIT Students Invent a Digital Food Processor, “The Cornucopia”
  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, better known as MIT, is world renowned for its brilliant students and faculty. They are also known for innovative student projects that result in interesting…
• 5 Tips to Control Exercise Acne
  Guest blogger, Cynthia Bailey M.D., is a practicing dermatologist and skin care expert in Northern California. Her skin care products and advice can be found at Only the Best Skin Care. Follow her on…
• Weight Loss News in Review – Week of January 31
  Each week, DietsInReview.com will recap the hottest headlines in weight loss, diet and health news to keep you informed of news you can really use. February is American Heart Month. Learn more about h…

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womenshealthmag.com

• 5 Weight-Loss Secrets
  
• Eating Healthy: 5 Food Habits to Kick
  
• Lose Weight During Thanksgiving Dinner
  
• You Lose You Win: Liz Pultar
  
• Lose the Weight: Are Your Friends a Fat Influence?
  
• Hit the Mat, Lose the Fat
  Being a downward-dog devotee might help you eat less. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that yoga practitioners tend to eat "mindfully," noshing when hungry and stoppi…
• Weight-Loss Success: Autumn Mastroianni
  
• 4 Ways Your Social Network Can Help You Slim Down
  
• OK to Fall Off the Diet Plan Wagon
  
• Stress Less, Weigh Less
  Fretting about holiday spending could make you pile on extra pounds. A nine-year study published in American Journal of Epidemiology found that financial strain is one of the top reasons for weight g…

• Eat to Lose Pounds
  
• Boosting Metabolism
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• Kicking the Habit
  Quitters tend to pack on pounds because their metabolisms slow down, they start craving more sweets, or they use food as a substitute for cigarettes. Your best defense: Get regular exercise. In additi…
• Celebrity Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss Tips
  
• Have You Lost Weight?
  
• Weight-Loss Stories: Sweta Srivastava
  
• The Truth About Dieting And Weight Loss
  
• Healthy Butter Substitute
  Most cans claim no calories because they have less than one calorie per spray--a totally legit labeling practice. But most of us use more than a few spritzes at a time, and fractions of calories add u…
• Are Nuts Okay For a Healthy Diet Snack?
  Packed with fiber and protein, nuts are like Mother Nature's antihunger pills. Studies have found that the healthy fats in nuts and nut butters can help stave off cravings and hunger pangs. But becaus…
• You Lose You Win: Bethany Whirty
  
• Liquid Diet Right?
  Not in the long run. Sure, you might drop a few pounds on a liquid diet, but they're guaranteed to come back as soon as you start eating regular meals again. Even worse, you might gain more weight bec…
• Artificial Sweetener Overload
  It's hard to believe you can have too much of something that doesn't contain a single calorie, but you can. Artificial sweeteners can actually make it harder to curb your sweet tooth, and some researc…
• Skip Alli And Xenical Weight-Loss Drugs, Consumer Reports Says
  Most of us would do about anything to drop a few pounds—except endure rectal bleeding and kidney, liver, and thyroid problems, that is. But those are the conditions the FDA announced yesterday it is…
• Safe Dieting
  If the drug has been out of your system for 24 hours or longer and you aren't experiencing side effects--heart palpitations, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or muscle spasms--then you're probably in the…
• Calorie Counter
  You could be. The problem with erratic eating is that it can become a vicious cycle: Undereat one day to make up for a night of drinks and dessert, and you'll be so hungry the next that you'll be like…

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healthnews.com

• Regular Coffee Consumption Can Reduce Risk of Prostate Cancer
  Leading up to the American Revolution in December 1773, the Boston Tea Party was the historical event that began to transform America into a coffee drinking nation. Today the U.S. is responsible for m…
• A Shocking New Discovery to Treat Erectile Dysfunction
  A new treatment has been discovered to help treat erectile dysfunction, however, the men might wince at the thought of this idea. Researchers from Israel have reported promising preliminary results fr…
• Sex Problems in Men Linked to High BPA Levels
  In our workplaces, we may have more to worry about than just our deadlines, especially if you work around chemicals. It has been found that workers who are exposed to very high levels of the chemical…
• Maintaining Healthy Cholesterol Levels May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
  Men who keep their cholesterol levels in check may decrease their chances of developing prostate cancer, in addition to keeping their heart healthy, as science has already shown. In fact, two recent s…
• Staying Healthy: Healthy Habits for Men
  Juggling jobs, relationships, social obligations, bills, and staying on top of a healthy gym routine is a lot to handle. As a woman, trying to find the time to eat better seems to be the last thing on…
• Male Immunization with Gardasil Not Deemed Cost Effective
  Although Gardasil has been proven to protect against two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cervical cancer, as well as two additional strains that cause genital warts, the Advisory…
• Diets High in Fructose are Raising Blood Pressure in Men
  We all know how important it is to make sure we have a healthy diet, and now men have one more thing added to their plate. It has been found that a diet saturated with foods that have large amounts of…
• Watch-and-Wait Approach to Prostate Cancer in Seniors
  Men over the age of 65 who are diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and choose the conservative approach of “watchful waiting” are living longer. Opting out of undergoing more aggressive treat…
• Excess Weight Gain May Increase Risk of Prostate Cancer
  We are all aware of the plethora of complications that can arise from packing on excess pounds, the most common being high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. Obesity also results in an…
• Damaged Sperm May Be Improved Through Frequency of Sex
  Couples with fertility problems receive varying recommendations for conceiving depending on their doctor’s opinions. The medical community has long debated whether refraining from sex for several da…

ronisweigh.com

• Brain Dump between Snow Dumps
  I feel like it’s been forever since I just did a chatty post. This snow has got me all out of wack. Plus, I have so much going on. Specifically surrounding the FitBloggin’ conference. We are a mon…
• A Snowy Saturday in Pictures
  We woke up in awe. Irish wasn’t too impressed but the little guy and I sure where. . . After making some Almond milk and cookies (which are now all gone) it was time to get outside and start the sho…
• It’s a Snowpocalypse!
  We are snowed in and it’s been awesome! I’ll post more later but I wanted to share some panoramic photos I experimented with. These were taken during and after the shoveling process which is FAR f…
• Food Find: Quaker True Delights Multigrain Fiber Crisps
  I found the Quaker True Delights Multigrain Fiber Crisps (can that name be any longer) during the same grocery trip where I found the popchips. There were tons of flavors (of course now I can’t reme…
• How do you define a "Meal"?
  Real quick question tonight. My food journal got me thinking. Yes, my food journal. I know. I’m weird. You don’t need to remind me. :) Anyway, I had a busy day. Woke up to a few inches of snow, sh…
• Wordy Wednesday: Cooking for Myself
  As I say in my GreenLiteBites post, last night I cooked for myself. After work I hit a yoga class so I was late getting home. I let the boys fend for themselves and then relaxed in the kitchen experim…
• Quick Monday Journal
  I’m so tired today! Maybe my not so stellar diet this weekend is catching up with me? I’m not sure, but this evening after dinner while the husband was playing with the little guy I totally crashe…
• Pizza, Fried Chicken and Chocolate, oh My!
  The title says it all. This weekend was an absolute food fest. I ate and ate and ATE. To be honest, I was Unmotivated. Uninterested. Uninspired. Tired. But. . . I’m over it. I needed a few days off.…
• A Super Seven Spice Giveaway!
  I am a HUGE spice fan. You should see my spice cabinet it has everything from allspice to… wait a minute… you can see it! Here’s a clip from my Day In the Life video series I did way back when.…
• Note to Self. . .
  You are NOT hungry right now. You are T-I-R-E-D! That’s what happens when you wake up at 5AM and go to the gym before work. Pat yourself on the back and treat yourself right by hitting the hay early…

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thatsfit.com

• Larger Serving Sizes: What They Could Mean for Dieters
  Filed under: Diet & Weight LossFor anyone trying to stick with a weight-loss plan -- especially a stringent one -- nutritional information, as well as portion size, is essential. The New York Times re…
• Kourtney Kardashian Hasn't Lost Her Baby Weight, And Isn't In Any Rush To
  Filed under: Celebs & EntertainmentMany Hollywood moms start their post-baby diets the minute they leave the delivery room. In a town where most new mommies debut hot bods mere weeks after giving birt…
• 3 Meals, 2 Snacks? Not So Fast...
  Filed under: Jonny's Take, Diet & Weight Loss For decades now, the conventional advice from trainers and weight loss specialists has been this: Eat three meals a day plus two snacks. The big question…
• High Altitudes May Help Obese Slim Down
  Filed under: Diet & Weight Loss Most of us wish there was an easy way to increase our metabolism without having to exert any extra effort. And according to recent research, maybe there is -- getting u…
• Jillian Michaels Cleanse and Burn: Does It Work?
  Filed under: We Tried itSo, 14 days, multiple tweets and many, many little capsules later, I'm done with the Jillian Michaels cleanse and burn program. First impressions? Not bad. Of course, let me ex…
• Yoga Pose of The Week: Locust
  Filed under: Fitness, YogaThe Locust is a great move to help improve your posture. It strengthens the muscles of spine, butt, arms, legs, shoulders, chest, belly and thighs. Try this pose, courtesy of…
• My Gym Trainer: Win Your Own!
  Filed under: Fitness, Reviews & Products If the hardest thing about going to the gym is getting there, the second hardest thing has to be planning the workout. Once you have a plan, doing it is usuall…
• Lovebirds Lori and Tony Lost Weight Together
  Filed under: Success StoriesNames: Lori and Tony Mendola Ages: Lori, 52 and Tony, 56. Heights: Lori is 5 feet, 4 inches; Tony is 5 feet, 6 inches. Before Weights: Lori was 185.8 pounds and Tony was 31…
• Biggest Loser Danny Cahill To Go Under the Knife
  Filed under: Celebs & Entertainment, Biggest LoserThe Doctors have offered The Biggest Loser's latest champ, Danny Cahill, a free tummy and chest tuck to remove all the extra skin he has been left wit…
• Dwight Freeney's Superhuman Super Bowl Diet
  Filed under: Diet & Weight Loss, Men's FitnessMost elite athletes follow a fairly strict diet -- after all, fueling their bodies properly is an important part of the job. But is it possible to take it…

• Fit Links: Best NFL Butts, Marry Him!
  Marry Him: A Look at the Book that Urges You to Settle Just in time for Valentine's Day, the world has found its anti-Cupid: Lori Gottlieb, a 42-year-old single mom. So why is the blogosphere calling…
• Weight Loss After 40: Why It's So Hard -- and What Works
  Filed under: Diet & Weight LossBy Melanie Haiken, Senior Editor, Caring.com Every year, it seems, it's harder to lose weight. You cut back on portion size; you say, No, thank you, to dessert; you sign…
• Stylish Snow Pants: They DO Exist!
  Filed under: Fit Beauty, Reviews & Products Who here remembers their childhood snowpants? As a child of the '80s, I had a pair in pastel pink and in lavender (you know, to match my My Little Pony moon…
• Simple Super Bowl Swaps
  Filed under: Recipe Rehab with Tanya Zuckerbrot, Nutrition & SupplementsAppetizers are often the theme for Super Bowl parties, but a variety of these popular nibbles add up over the course of the afte…
• Olympians Tips for Staying Fit On the Road
  Filed under: Fitness, Fit Travel Ever wonder how Olympic athletes stay healthy and fit on the road, especially given their grueling travel schedules? That's Fit recently chatted with six Olympians who…
• Save on Workout DVDs, Stretch out the Soreness and More: Twitter Finds
  Filed under: Fitness Real_Simple Save money on workout DVDs by adding them to your Netflix queue or stream them on your PC. #simpletip LucilaFit RT@ dlsHealthWorks: Stretching is a great way to encour…
• What You Eat After Exercise Matters
  Filed under: Fitness Grabbing a stick of celery or another very low-calorie snack after a workout is not the best way to enhance the health benefits of exercise. Also, insulin sensitivity gets a boost…
• Twitter Tips: Which Causes Have You Moving?
  Filed under: Diet & Weight Loss, FitnessKeep track of the latest in diet and fitness Twitter trends and opinions with this weekly post. Not only will AOL Health's Twitter alias Healthpop and That's_Fi…
• Super Bowl Recipe Rehab: Buffalo Chicken Wings, Potato Skins and Blue Cheese Dip
  Filed under: Recipe Rehab with Tanya Zuckerbrot, Nutrition & SupplementsHalf the fun of Super Bowl is the Super Bowl party. Whether you're entertaining for the big game or headed to a friend's house,…
• Amanda Shed Over 70 Pounds with Weight Watchers
  Filed under: MotivationEvery week, we introduce you to bloggers who share their weight-loss journeys and hefty doses of inspiration with their readers. This week's featured blogger is Amanda from Anot…

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weightlossnutrition.org

• Life Extension Integra-Lean Irvingia Reviews
  Life Extension Integra-Lean Irvingia is an interesting product. They sell through some of the smaller third party retailers, meaning that the markups are not as great as say bodybuilding.com type prod…
• Primal Force Primal Lean Reviews
  Primal Force Primal Lean is a popular product that they promise will help you to lose weight, burn fat, and it is literally the closest thing to losing weight effortlessly. But then they go one step f…
• Irvingia Plus Reviews
  Irvignia Plus claims that you can finally get all of the benefits and results you want. They talk about it shedding away or melting away the pounds, and finally, you will be able to lose more weight a…
• Irvingia Gabonesis Reviews
  Irvignia gabonesis is an ingredient that has recently appeared in a number of different products and weight loss formulas. They claim that it will help you to battle obesity, though of course, since i…
• GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit Reviews
  The GNC Total Lean 7 Day Fast Loss Kit claims that you will get all of the ultimate results in weight loss and the power to quickly and effectively jump start your diet with all natural ingredients an…
• Slim 400 Reviews
  Based on the power of hoodia, Slim 400 claims that their only active ingredient is called hoodia gordonii. They claim that Slim 400 will finally help you to get the ultimate results with the power of…
• SlenderEX Reviews
  SlenderEX claims that you can finally get all of the results you are looking for. They claim that it will naturally increase metabolism, burn fat faster, and it has doctor recommended ingredients. The…
• Xenadrine Ultra Reviews
  Xenadrine Ultra comes from the larger line known as Xenadrine. Xenadrine has had many rumors spread, mostly on the hardcore side. For example, some have suggested that the marines actually use Xenadri…
• Dexatrim Max Slim Packs Reviews
  Dexatrim Max Slim Packs come from a long line of products. Dexatrim was the original product, and that was actually sold before the introduction of ephedra. Of course, they jumped on the bandwagon of…
• Plasma Hemavol Reviews
  Plasma Hemavol claims that you can finally get the amazing results you are looking for with one simple formula. They claim to give you plasma volumization to increase cellular expansion, peak vasoldil…

dietgirl.org

• Let those with boobs rejoice - 10% @lessbounce discount for DG readers
  A wee follow-up from the Sell Out. When LessBounce learned how many of you clamored for the Enell Sports Bra they offered up a February discount: We have set up a 10% discount code for your ladies who…
• Sell Out winners!
  As mentioned on the podcast today, I'm glad there exists such a thing as a Random Number Generator, so deciding the 9th Birthday Sell Out winners is entirely out of my hands. I only have to feel guilt…
• Two Fit Chicks Episode 08 - Your Questions Answered II
  There's a brand spankin' new episode of Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone today. And as a very special bonus I actually hit the RECORD button and didn't screw up the balance so you'll hear our dulcet to…
• Sell Out Summary plus Cardio Coach winners
  Man oh man all this pimping is exhausting. Thanks for all your entries! That's all the Sell Out prizes announced now, and aside from Cardio Coach, you can still enter up until Monday 1 February Wednes…
• WIN! $100 @cathe Download voucher - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 9
  It's the final day of the Dietgirl 9th Birthday Sell Out and today's prize is a biggun! The prize: One $100 USD voucher for Cathe Downloads. Available to readers from: Worldwide What the heck is it? H…
• WIN! @dorsetcereals flake and porridge frenzy - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 8, Part II
  We have a second prize today as this one came a wee bit late to the party. It's UK only, but hold your grumbles... 6 out of the 10 half of prizes have been worldwide! Tomorrow's 10th and final Sell...
• WIN! Uber Prezzie Box from Natural Balance Foods - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 8
  The prize: Two lucky gits will win an Uber Prezzie Box of tasty treats from Natural Balance Foods. Available to readers from: UK only. What the heck is it? Natural Balance Foods are "a little young Br…
• WIN! The Spark book from @sparkpeople - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 7
  The prize: Four readers will receive a copy of The Spark, courtesy of SparkPeople.com. Available to readers from: Worldwide. What the heck is it? The Spark is a book from the experts who created Spark…
• WIN! SuperJam 100% pure fruit jams - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 6
  The prize: One reader shall winneth six jars of SuperJam 100% pure fruit jam, courtesy of the jam man himself, Fraser Doherty. Available to readers from: UK only. But read on, globetrotters, if you li…
• WIN! Enell sports bra from @lessbounce - DG 9th Birthday Sell Out Day 5
  The prize: One Enell sports bra in the colour and size of your choice, courtesy of LessBounce.com. Available to readers from: Worldwide What the heck is it? The Enell sports bra allows the large chest…

johnisfit.com

• Rate my Meals – 2010-02-08
  I'm feeling pretty good about how the last couple of days have gone with journaling and photographing my food, and now I can be positive about a third day in a row of following this plan. With today b…
• Rate my Meals – 2010-02-07
  I'm really liking the discipline that taking pictures of my meals is giving me. More than that, I've actually journaled two days in a row on The Daily Plate which I think is a record for me. There is…
• Equmen Precision Underwear and Undershirt
  Disclaimer: Equmen sent me these product samples to review, however I am under no obligation to do so nor to make the review positive. This review reflects my personal opinion about these products. Wh…
• Rate my Meals – 2010-02-06
  After seeing Andrew's recent post This is what I eat I realized how helpful it would be to my own habits if I forced myself to record everything I ate during the day. I've tried journaling my meals be…
• The Dietary Benefits of Eating Fish
  This is a guest post by Janette, a weight loss industry professional. A well-balanced diet is an essential part of leading a healthy life. In order to have a good diet, one needs to include a variety…
• Super Bowl Snack – California Raisins Five-Spice Popcorn Snack Mix
  Read below to learn how you can easily win one of these gift boxes too! Disclaimer: A representative for the California Raisin Marketing Board provided this gift pack, however the opinions shared are…
• It's a New Year – Time to Shed Some Weight
  Where did January go?! Can't believe that this Monday is already February. That's another month gone that I won't be getting back. I'm in a weight loss contest at work that started on the 11th (why no…
• 2009 Popular Posts
  2009 was definitely a tough year for me on the health front but I've stayed with it and am committed to finding a way to be successful – and this blog and you my great readers are a couple of those…
• Why Do I Do The Things That I Do?
  A little post-Christmas, pre-New Years reflecting: When I make peanut butter toast for my kids I spread a very thin dollop of peanut butter on one slice of bread. When I make peanut butter toast for m…
• The Pull-Up Bar Workout
  This is a guest post by Shaun Connell. A pull up bar is an excellent purchase option for anyone looking to buy some home exercise equipment with a small budget and minimal work out space. A pull up ba…

• Recapping a Week of Guest Posts
  So as you have probably noticed, this was the week of the guest post. Not sure exactly how it happened to be honest since I never really went out there recruiting for them, it just sort of happened. B…
• Don't Procrastinate On Weight Loss, Take Small Steps Now
  This is a guest post by Mary from A Merry Life. I love John's blog because he has so much great information from his old posts and from his latest guest posts. But one thing that is missing? Action. J…
• Losing Fat The Engineered Way; My Weight Loss Story
  This is a guest post by Greg from gregstransformation.com Losing fat, and I purposely use the word fat not weight, is not an easy task. If it was easy everyone would be in great shape. The weight loss…
• Find a Personal Trainer That's Custom-Made For Your Needs
  This is a guest post by Scott Gray from FitnessTips101.com. If you've been struggling for a long time in your goal of losing weight and reducing belly fat, it may be time for you to find a personal tr…
• Bye-Bye Big Guy’s Lucky 7 Holiday Party Eating Tips
  This is a guest post by Freddy McCloud from Bye Bye Big Guy. Are you dreading the holiday season because of all the fattening treats that will be lurking at those holiday parties? Are you worried that…
• The Importance of Mindset in Losing Weight
  This is a guest post by Michael Berton from SubliminalWeightPro™. A proper and positive mindset is essential to almost all endeavors – and any professional athlete or businessman will agree. Howev…
• It's All About The Belly Fat
  This is a guest post by Dr. Kal from Dr. Kal's Weight Loss Tips. Photo credit: Paul Keleher I often read many of the blogs in the Fatosphere. Fatosphere blogs typically address issues such as fat acce…
• Isagenix Nutritional Cleanse and Replenishment Program
  This is a guest post by Mike O'Donnell. Note from John – I don't intend to turn this blog into an Isagenix website, however the discussion following my last post was so fascinating and divisive that…
• My Experience with the Isagenix Cleansing and Fat Burning 9 Day System – Part 1
  Disclaimer: An Isagenix consultant paid for my 9 day cleanse program, however the results and opinions shared are purely my own and I am under no obligation to report on the results one way or another…
• Website Redesign – Finding New Ways to Procrastinate
  I almost hesitate to write this post because my friend in weight loss Tony is going to rake me over the coals, in ways that only he can, for thinking about something other than exercising and eating p…

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thefitshack.com

• Be A 10 In 2010 – Free Telecall
  You (you smart, conscious reader of The Fit Shack YOU!), are cordially invited to attend my fun, free telecall: Be a 10 In 2010 – Transform Yourself in Mind, Body, Spirit   Wouldn’t YOU like to B…
• Be A 10 In 2010 – Happy New Year!
  Happy New Year! What are you going to deliberately create this year? More importantly, what are you going to deliberately create this year with inspired, struggle-free action? What did you deliberatel…
• 5 Things To Be Grateful For on Thanksgiving Day
  Happy Thanksgiving! Have you ever looked at the word Thanksgiving? Thanks-Giving. Giving Thanks. A day of Giving Thanks. What if you were to do a day of Thanks Giving for everything you can find to…
• Stop Fearing Holiday Weight Gain – Part Deux
  Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away and with that comes the onslaught of the holiday fare: the overdose of sweets, sugar, and mounds upon mounds of fattening yet oh so tasty dishes. And what e…
• 5 Ways High Self-Esteem Makes Weight Loss Easy
  High self-esteem is the cornerstone of every single area of your life and if you had it you likely would not have much interest in The Fit Shack. Why? Because if you were rockin’ a life in high…

diet-blog.com

• What 3 Steps Reduce Childhood Obesity by 40%?
  New research in Pediatrics reveals some useful take-home messages for parents of preschoolers. Q. How can you easily lower the odds of your child becoming obese? A. There are 3 simple steps you can ta…
• When the Gym Becomes Dangerous
  Data from the Consumer Products Safety Commission reveals the gym can pose some hazards, with more than 50,000 exercisers landing in the ER annually. Here are some of the most common culprits, and how…
• [Forum] I Want to Look Good for Prom
  Forum Post: My prom is coming up in May, and i want to lose weight so i can look nice in my dress. i am 17 years old, 5'3, weighing 180lbs. I've tried dieting, but somehow once it hits the weekend i..…
• Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of First Heart Attack
  Ediets That first heart attack has got to be a shocker. You're at the bar watching the game, dipping Buffalo wings into blue cheese and - BAM! You're on the floor grabbing your chest and yelling for y…
• Tried and Tested Tips to Help Your Kids Eat Healthy
  Getting our children to eat healthy can certainly be a challenge. But, with childhood obesity at an all-time high, it's worth doing whatever we can now, before it's too late. At the launch of a new ca…
• [Forum] Exercising But Gaining Weight: Why?
  Forum Post: I started exercising with a friend about 4 weeks ago. We have been going several times a week...spin class on Monday...zumba on tuesday & wednesday...cardio & weights on thursday...and som…
• Recession Making Americans Thirst for Cheaper Booze
  Sasidhar Blog Go to a club in New York City and order a drink - no, not a Shirley Temple - a real drink. I'm talking hooch, ice, and a mixer. Go on, try it. But, don't be shocked if that cocktail cost…
• [Forum] Need Some Advice on the Zone Diet
  Forum Post: I just recently started the zone diet for about a week now. I have recorded all of my food, time consumptions and my mood. When I first started following it I would get light headed and fe…
• When the Scales Lie: "Normal Weight Obesity"
  sxc.hu: arinas74 Just when you started feeling good in your skinny jeans, a new study reveals people of average weight may actually be normal weight obese. Apparently, as many as 30 million Americans…
• Campbell's Soup Low Calorie Commercials: What Do You Think?
  My favorite lunch -- a bowl of romaine lettuce topped with chopped apple, grapes, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and either chopped walnuts or sliced almonds. Sometimes, I'll get a little crazy and throw…

• Poll: Taco Bell Drive-thru Diet
  Fast Food chains have been trying to lure in dieters with their healthy, low Calorie menu options and it seems to be working. Taco Bell is one of the latest chains to offer visitor's its Fresco menu c…
• What If Advertisers Couldn't Lie?
  I saw the movie The Invention of Lying recently. Very brief synopsis: the movie takes place in a world where everybody tells the truth, all of the time. There is one part early in the film where the m…
• Unusual Fruits and Vegetables Hitting UK Shelves
  Are you used to your carrots being orange and your potatoes yellowish? You could be in for a surprise if you go shopping at Marks and Spencers food stores, a UK high-end retailer. Boffins have been cr…
• Can a Beer Company Tell Us How to Get Healthy?
  In environmental speak, it's called greenwashing - taking an existing product and spinning its environmentally-friendly virtues - even if there are none. In the food world we often get marketers claim…
• Weight Issues Around the World
  Reader's Digest surveyed and analyzed responses from 16,000 people in 16 countries to find out what people around the world think about weight. Here's what they found: The most pressure to be thin Bra…

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• Week 47 Weighin and Milestone Goals
  Another week and another step further away from the 200 lb line on the scale.  Today’s weighin: 197 lb, down two more pounds from last week’s scale reading when I reached the milestone of weighin…
• Cookbook Review: Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery
  I received this awesome cookbook, Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery , from my best friend as a Christmas gift.  The recipes are varied, well-written, and produce delicious results. It is a great…
• Weeks 44 to 46 and reaching under 200 lbs
  It is official, the scale finally reads under 200 lbs – another milestone reached. 1/23/10 Week 46 199 lbs **ta da** 1/16/10 Week 45 200.5 lbs 1/9/10 Week 44 203 lbs This is about the time, in the p…
• What I Enjoy Most About Losing 100 lbs
  There are a lot of things I am enjoying about having lost 100 lbs, here is my top ten list: Having a visible curve at the waist Packed up and donated all my 3x, 2x and 1x clothes, since I never need…
• Weighin Weeks 39 to 43 and Starting Off A New Year
  Happy New Year one and all!   We had a wonderful holiday and I hope yours was happy, healthy, and blessed.    I was able to use up the rest of my vacation time for a full two weeks off from work…
• Four Weeks Post-Op Gastric Bypass Surgery – An Overview
  It seems like these past four months flew by since I had gastric bypass surgery.  The six months leading up to surgery went a lot slower. I weighed in today at 211 lbs, which is a total of 95.5 lbs l…
• Trip To A Candy Store
   This past Sunday the weather was very nice so we headed up to New York on the train to visit Dylan’s Candy Bar.   I enjoyed it a lot and didn’t even have one bite; instead of eating something,…

instantfeelgood.blogspot.com

• How Much Do You Drink?
  A while ago I wrote about how easy it is to 'accidentally' consume an entire extra day's worth of calories over the course of a week by drinking alcohol.  You can read the post on Boozy Nights here.…
• Are You Heading For Burn Out Part 2
  A couple of years ago I wrote a post, Are You Heading For Burn Out. It was about taking breaks to recharge your batteries and nourish your mind and body, and it was prompted by a snowboarding trip tha…
• Feeling Blue? Not any more...
  Yesterday was the day known as 'Blue Monday' - the most depressing day of the year. The day when the combination of bad weather, holiday credit card bills and the long time left until pay day gets th…
• Perfect Body, Perfect Fitting Clothes
  If you find there are certain times of the year when your waistline expands or contracts then you may also find it inconvenient to keep updating your wardrobe.  Not to mention expensive. Well appare…
• Don't Eat Cereals that Change the Colour of Milk
  Sensible advice indeed. Read the full article along with many other common sense suggestions here.  I particularly like the bits about white bread and how to shop at the supermarket. Find Instant Fe…
• 99 out of 100 packed lunches eaten at school are unhealthy
  It appears that the vast majority of children aren't being given a healthy lunch to take to school with them.  Read one report on a recent study here. Shame on the parents.  Kids need to get used t…
• The Revolutionary Diet that can help you stay slim forever
  Here it is, the revolutionary diet plan that you've all been waiting for. Or is it? As usual with all great new diet plans there will be elements of this programme that help some people to make a bre…
• The Single Most Important Change You Can Make in 2010
  A single change and a simple change.  Your attitude. I've been catching up with friends over the holidays and two people that I haven't seen for a while were looking particularly great.   I asked t…
• Don't Let Stress At Work Get the Better of You
  Teacher stress is still in the news as the fallout continues after a first grader had one of her braids cut off by her teacher.  Read the story here. Teaching isn't the only profession where stress…
• Water: How much do you need to drink?
  On the radio last week I heard a discussion about how much water we need (or don't need) to drink each day.  They referred to a study by scientists at University of Pennsylvania which was conducted…

• Happy New Year!
  I heard on the radio last week that the average American puts on 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year.  10 pounds!  That's a lot of weight.   Then today I read that it's 2 pounds during the…
• Don't Drink Yourself Fat
  In my post on Why Can't I Lose Weight Part 2 I mentioned hidden sugars in sodas. Seems like I'm not the only one to raise a concern about this.  Check out this recent video issued by the New York Ci…
• Why Can't I Lose Weight? Part 2
  This is a question that I get asked all the time.  I made some suggestions in the blog of the same name Why Can't I Lost Weight? but because it's such a key area of interest I wanted to revisit the…
• Start The Day Right
  Over the past couple of weeks I've been touring around doing some presentations and I've spent more time than usual in stations, airports, and some new places to eat and drink.  I've been shocked at…
• Eat Less, Move More
  This video made me laugh...Eat Less, Move More Sound familiar? Find Instant Feelgood on Facebook Follow Instant Feelgood on Twitter Visit Instant Feelgood website Photo by cheerfulmonk (Flickr)…
• How Coffee Can Make You Fat
  It may come as a shock to some of you but your daily cup of coffee may not be as good for you as you thought. Many people congratulate themselves that they don't add sugar to their coffee but remembe…
• How To Get Great Arms
  One particularly for the guys today.   Having great arms is mainly a concern in the summer when everyone's wearing t-shirts and vests but my advice is don't wait for good weather to work on the guns…
• Why Can't I Lose Weight? Part 3
  Ever asked your self, 'Why can't I lose weight?' The answer could be simple.  It might be that you're just not moving enough. From today onwards, aim to fit in 30 minute extra fast walking every day…
• Top Stress Busting Tip
  When your mind is busy and you can't focus, stress can build and build and become dangerous for your health.  Here's a simple technique to slow things down, prioritise what will reduce your stress a…
• Tone Up Fast
  Want to tone up fast?  You probably think fast results aren't possible and that to get a sexy, toned body takes hours and hours of hard work.  Well, think again.  Here are 4 golden rules to toning…
• Get a Strong Back?
  Back pain is still one of the biggest issues that compromises feeling good every day.   A while back I suggested 3 moves to unlock your back.  Here's another move - one that will really help to str…
• Manage Stress Lying Down
  As it's Saturday I thought I'd suggest something simple and completely relaxing.  This is a technique that will help you put all the stresses and strains of the week behind you and help you to clear…
• Things to do with a Fitball
  A while ago I did a couple of posts on Things to do with a Fitball: Part 1 & Part 2. Today I came across this. Fitball Flip Not something I'd recommend but impressive... Find Instant Feelgood on Fac…
• Wake Up and Enjoy Life
  4 Ways to Wake Up and Enjoy Life Last week I wrote a blog called wake up and change your life. Witnessing people living a very different kind of life had got me thinking about those who make big chan…
• Best weight loss diet part 1: the no stress diet
  The best way to lose weight Last time I talked about managing stress to help you live longer: Live Longer: Manage Stress One easy way to manage your stress levels every day is with the food and drin…

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fitnesstipsforlife.com

• Best Bicep Exercises
  You have two sets of muscles in your upper arm, the triceps in the back of the arm and the biceps in the front of the arm. Biceps are a muscle group that everyone is always interested in. “Who has b…
• Best Shoulder Exercises
  I have always thought that I could write everything out on this blog but as soon as I started wanting to blog about exercises I realized that video is often better than the written word. Today I want…
• 5 Exercises Done Wrong – How to do them Right
  As millions of Americans embark on New Year’s exercise regimens in hopes of meeting at least one resolution this year, many are getting in over their heads. According to Stacy Berman, a New York Cit…
• Home Remedies For Heel Spurs
  Home remedies for heel spurs are often not necessary because a heel spur does not always cause any pain. If you have pain in the foot and you have a heel spur, it may not be the spur itself that is ca…
• Apple Cider Vinegar Remedies
  Apple cider vinegar remedies have been used for many years to help with all kinds of problems that people may have. In fact, its use has even been extended to cover pets. Apple cider vinegar is a 100%…
• Last Chance Workout
  Do you watch the Biggest Loser? I have only missed a couple of episodes over the years that it has been on. One of the highlights the show thinks is the idea of a Last Chance Workout but after seeing…
• Is There A Remedy For Stomach Flu?
  Desperately seeking a remedy for stomach flu is natural if you are suffering from this depressing disease, whose technical name is viral gastroenteritis. It is not really flu at all, but stomach flu m…
• Remedies For Tinnitus Or Ringing In The Ears
  There are almost as many remedies for tinnitus as there are causes of this debilitating condition. Tinnitus is very common and while it may be a temporary condition associated with ear infections or o…
• Remedies For Menstrual Cramps That Actually Work
  Most women need remedies for menstrual cramps at one time or another. While some women are luckier than others in how strong the cramps are, almost all of us go through times in our lives when the cra…
• Finding A Psoriasis Remedy
  Searching for a psoriasis remedy can be a long and difficult task. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can be painful and disfiguring. It is thought to be auto immune in origin, which means tha…

• Natural Remedies For Asthma
  Natural remedies for asthma can be helpful for some people in preventing asthma attacks. Of course, asthma is a dangerous condition. Any difficulty in breathing can lead to very serious complications,…
• Jet Lag Remedies
  Looking for jet lag remedies? There are times when you cannot afford to take time out after a trip, but need to be running right off the plane and keep running. Jet lag can take many forms. Sometimes…
• Home Remedies For Poison Ivy
  It is always worth knowing about home remedies for poison ivy. You or your kids may come across this nasty plant at any time, and if you do not take action, it spreads. So what is poison ivy and what…
• Building a Stronger Grip
  Whether hanging from a tree branch over a yawning chasm, or simply shaking hands with an idiot who decides to squeeze your fingers as hard as he can, having a strong grip can be key. Certain exercises…
• Home Remedies For Hives
  Hives are very common, affecting around 20% of the population at some time, so there are many people searching for home remedies for hives. Hives or urticaria come in many types and can have many caus…
• Best Tricep Exercises
  The triceps muscles are the muscles at the top of the back of your arm and are called triceps as they are muscles that have three heads. There are many ways that you use your triceps  but most of all…
• Why You’ve Stopped Losing Fat
  There is a new weight loss program coming out in a couple of weeks called Final Phase Fat Loss. The fact that this is coming out in not the reason that I am writing this today instead I wanted to let…
• Muscle Building Combination
  Building muscle mass is quite a difficult task. However, if you have the right guidance it wont be difficult for you to so. You have to strike the right balance of the intensity of your workout, diet…
• Using Yoga for Diabetes
  You already know that exercise is crucial for shedding excess pounds and keeping blood sugar in check. What you may not know is that yoga, an ancient form of exercise that’s undergoing a renaissance…
• Starting a detox cleanse
  I have written a few articles and posted some stuff in the past on different cleanses that are available and how they work but I have never gone down the road of doing a detox cleanse as the master cl…

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betterbodyjournal.com

• P90X Fit Test
  So you want to get in shape with P90X? How do you know you’ll be man (or woman) enough to do one of the most difficult weight loss programs out there? P90X makes it simple by offering a free Fit Tes…
• P90X for Overweight and Obese People
  It’s no secret that P90X is helping thousands of people lose weight every day. P90X is a complete program designed to help beginners new to exercise, as well as athletes that already know their way…
• Is P90X Right for Beginners?
  This is a common question for people who want to lose weight in a short period of time, and have seen the great results from people who have completed the P90X program. Do I have to be an athlete to s…
• P90X Muscle Confusion
  So you want to know about Muscle Confusion and how it fits into the P90X system? What Happens When You Exercise This is what happens when you begin a new workout program: If you haven’t been to the…
• P90X Home Workout System
  You may have heard about P90X (also known as Power 90X, X90 Workout, or PX90) on TV or heard about it from a friend. You want to know more about it, because you see the success stories from people who…
• Flirty Girl Fitness Testimonials
  These are actual success stories from the women who have used Flirty Girl Fitness workout DVDs. Flirty Girl has helped these women lose weight and inches all over. Some of the weight loss success is j…
• What Can Cause a Weak Immune System?
  Do you get sick often? Always taking sick days off from work? When do you get sick, does it put you out of commission for days on end? Chances are you may have a weak immune system. Of course, there a…
• Introduction to the Immune System
  You can complete a college course on the immune system and still not know everything you need to know about it. We want to provide a quick introduction to the immune system and how it works, and then…
• Flirty Girl Fitness Dance Workout DVD
  It’s a fact that some women have a hard time losing weight. Most people, men and women alike, want to get into shape at some point. When you decide to lose weight, you may not know the best way to g…
• Core Rhythms Preview and Weight Loss Stories
  This post will conclude our Core Rhythms review. Core Rhythms is the first workout DVD we have reviewed in our Workout DVD series, and we couldn’t have picked a better candidate. It’s fun and peop…

projectswole.com

• Free Giveaway: Bob Greene’s Total Body Makeover DVD
  So apparently Bob Greene is Oprah’s personal trainer. He is credited with giving Oprah an exercise and nutrition plan that has actually helped her maintain a healthy weight. ** Comment on this post…
• How to Increase Water Absorption
  Woman Drinking Water I am always recommending athletes to drink a gallon of water a day. That is all fine and well, but apparently there is a better way to calculate your hydration needs. Based on a p…
• How Many Ounces in a Liter?
  How Many Ounces in a Liter? Your Questions I get plenty of questions in various comments throughout the website, but I also get comments and questions via the Project Swole Contact Form. Generally I a…
• Kickboxing Instructors House For Sale in Londonderry, NH
  Hello Project Swole readers. We have a special feature today! The Swole Housing Commission would like to introduce my kickboxing instructors’ house in Londonderry, NH. Buy My Kickboxing Instructors�…
• Fish Oil and Hash Help Prevent Psychotic Episodes
  Fish Oil Helps Prevent Psychosis Crazy Fish A study of potential schizophrenics has determined that supplementing with fish oil, primarily long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, can reduce th…
• Full Body Fat Loss Workout Logs in an Excel Spreadsheet
  Now you can download the Full Body Plus HIIT for Fat Loss workout routines in Excel spreadsheet format. You can use these files to print out the routine and take it to the gym on a clipboard, keep tra…
• Does Whey Protein Powder Cause Gout?
  Your Questions I get plenty of questions in various comments throughout the website, but I also get comments and questions via the Project Swole Contact Form. Generally I address those questions throu…
• Fat Loss for Men: A 7 Day Full Body Routine Plus HIIT
  Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Get Ripped Originally posted: 1/27/10 Updated: 2/1/10 updated routine, added Excel spreadsheet workout logs) Fat Loss for Men Many of you are asking for a full body workout rou…
• Fat Loss for Women: A 7 Day Full Body Routine Plus HIIT
  Build Muscle, Burn Fat, Get Ripped Originally posted: 1/26/10 Updated: 2/1/10 updated routine, added Excel spreadsheet workout logs) Fat Loss for Women Many of you are asking for a full body workout r…
• NSCA and ACSM Proclaims Strength Training is Good for Kids
  Strength Training is Good For Kids! It’s official! After many long years of arguing with fools, I am validated! Based on hundreds of studies and thousands of hours of research, the National Strength…

news.runtowin.com

• Beach to Beacon to Improve Registration Process (Press Release)
  Click here for a summary of the changes being made this year in the Beach to Beacon registration process. Innovative Changes to Registration Process Unveiled for 2010 TD Bank Beach to Beacon 10K Road…
• Beach to Beacon » Summary of Changes to Registration 2010
  . . . . The Beach to Beacon 10k is a great destination race, especially for a race of such a short distance. A world class field combined with a scenic (and fun) course in Southern Maine serve to prov…
• This Week’s Contest – Recovery Socks
  Sorry for the late notice! Hopefully you’ve been following my 1 More Mile for Sunshine challenge, because I’ve been so busy running that I kept forgetting to email you about this week’s contest.…
• Status Update and a New Contest
  Well, I am almost halfway through the 1 More Mile for Sunshine challenge in terms of the number of days I’ll be running (13½ out of 31 days), but I am only about 20% of the way through the total nu…
• Twitter, Facebook, and A New Contest
  Do you use Twitter? Or Facebook? Did you know that you can find me on both of them? Here are my pages: http://twitter.com/RunToWin http://www.facebook.com/RunToWin For about a year and a half now, I�…
• 2009 Final Numbers
  2009 has come and gone, and 2010 is about to start. This year didn’t quite go as planned. I was off to a great start, but my training was thrown a bit off between breaking my foot in July, totaling…
• How to Do A Diagonals Workout
  Just saw this video by fellow Dirigo runner Scott Douglas over at Running Times, where he details how and why to do a Diagonals Workout at least a few times per week: Diagonals are a relatively low ke…
• The 2010 USATF New England Grand Prix Race Schedule
  I was looking through the USATF website for next year’s grand prix race schedule, which hasn’t been updated yet on the grand prix page. Scrolling through last month’s news posts, though, I did f…
• What is the Camber of a Road and Why Does It Matter?
  When you are running at the edge of a road (or along a grassy hill or on a beach, for that matter) you may sometimes notice that the road isn’t exactly flat. The reason for that is because most road…
• Oscar Pistorius Has An Unfair Advantage (Again)
  You may recall a couple years ago when Oscar Pistorius was banned by the IAAF from competing because they felt that his prosthetics gave him an unfair advantage over people that still had both of thei…

sciencedaily.com

• New research on Type 2 diabetes could benefit young adults with condition
  Researchers have demonstrated new mechanisms in muscle cells that may explain severe insulin resistance and a reduced response to aerobic exercise in young obese patients with type 2 diabetes. These f…
• Weight-loss supplement has potential to burn fair amount of calories
  A new weight-loss supplement has the potential to burn as many calories as a 20-minute walk, according to new research.
• Exercise may increase volume in certain brain areas of patients with schizophrenia
  Potentially beneficial brain changes (an increase in the volume of an area known as the hippocampus) occur in response to exercise both in patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls, according t…
• Soccer practice may significantly reduce blood pressure in inactive people
  New research on inactive people with high blood pressure shows that just three months of soccer practice twice a week causes a significant fall in blood pressure, resting pulse rate and percentage of…
• Peak muscle performance requires two forms of nNOS protein
  The protein nNOS-mu, which is just one form of the nNOS protein, is essential for skeletal muscle health, and signaling via nNOS-mu is commonly reduced in neuromuscular disease. Now, Justin Percival a…
• New study shows effectiveness of MEND program in prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity
  Groundbreaking results from a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the MEND Program, a multi-component community-based childhood obesity intervention have just been published. The independent study…
• New tools and systems may help patients, primary care clinicians manage obesity
  Using combined and intensive treatments and restructuring care to treat obesity like other chronic diseases may help primary care clinicians and patients better address the condition, according to sev…
• Over-Training Counterproductive, Expert Says
  Challenging yourself in fitness training is good. But overdoing training is counterproductive to realizing your fitness goals, says an expert. Over-training, also called over-exercising, he said, happ…
• Physical activity associated with healthier aging: Links between exercise and cognitive function, bone density and overall health
  Physical activity appears to be associated with a reduced risk or slower progression of several age-related conditions as well as improvements in overall health in older age, according to several new…
• What you eat after exercise matters
  Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise are due to the most recent exercise session (rather than weeks, months and even years of exercise training), and the nature of these benefits can be gre…

• Most patients gain weight after knee replacement surgery
  You'd think folks who've had knee replacement surgery -- finally able to walk and exercise without pain -- would lose weight instead of put on pounds, but surprisingly that's not the case.
• Female athletes injured more than male athletes
  Female athletes experience dramatically higher rates of specific musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions compared to male athletes. That's because many training programs developed for female a…
• Antioxidants aren't always good for you and can impair muscle function, study shows
  Antioxidants increasingly have been praised for their benefits against disease and aging, but recent studies show that they also can cause harm. Researchers have been studying how to improve oxygen de…
• Fast food menus with calorie information lead to lower calorie selections for young children
  In a new study, the amount of calories selected by parents for their child's hypothetical meal at McDonald's restaurants were reduced by an average of 102 calories when the menus clearly showed the ca…
• Parents' perceptions of their child’s competence linked to physical activity
  According to a new study, there is no direct link between parents' own level of physical activity, and how much their child may exercise. In fact, parents' perceptions of their children's athleticism…
• Cycling to better health, one leg at a time
  Improving fitness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) goes a long way in improving their physical and mental health. Now, a series of studies report several innovative ways t…
• Parkinson's: Treadmill training improves movement
  Treadmill training can be used to help people with Parkinson's disease achieve better walking movements, say researchers. In a systematic review of the evidence, Cochrane researchers concluded treadmi…
• Specialized exercise regimen shown to relieve prolonged concussion symptoms, study suggests
  Researchers have shown that a controlled individualized exercise training program can bring athletes and others suffering with post-concussion syndrome back to the playing field or to their daily acti…
• Sweating out the cravings
  Supervised exercise in addition to pharmacological agents like nicotine replacement therapy helps smoking cessation, improves physical fitness, and delays weight gain in women smokers, new research sh…
• Healthcare professionals failing to tell patients they are not fit to drive, UK study finds
  Many healthcare professionals are failing to advise people with medical conditions that could affect their ability to drive whether they should get behind the wheel, according to research from the UK.
• Being pear shaped protects against heart disease
  If you're prone to worrying whether your 'bum looks big in this', particularly after the Christmas period, you can take comfort that there may be health benefits.
• Parks and recreation programs declining as obesity, health concerns rise
  One way to help address the epidemic of obesity in the United States is improved access to pleasant hiking trails and an ambitious parks and recreation program, a recent study suggests, but programs s…
• Health care professionals failing to tell patients they are not fit to drive
  Many health care professionals are failing to advise people with medical conditions that could affect their ability to drive whether they should get behind the wheel, according to new research.
• Exercise associated with preventing, improving mild cognitive impairment
  Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment, whereas a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program may impr…
• How high can a rock climber go?
  The maximum time an athlete is able to continue climbing to exhaustion may be the only determinant of his/her performance. Until now, performance indicators for climbing have been low body fat percent…
• Setting the record straight on weight loss
  It's time to set the record straight. The only reliable way to lose weight is to eat less or exercise more. Preferably both. So why bother to state the obvious? Because a body of scientific literature…
• A solution to obesity? Muscles that act as an energy drain
  Many people have traded in their gas-guzzling old clunkers for newer and more efficient models or cut back on energy use at home by opting for Energy Star appliances and compact fluorescent light bulb…
• Negative phys ed teacher can cause a lifetime of inactivity
  A negative physical education teacher can turn people off fitness for good, according to new research.
• Obese pregnant women should gain less weight than currently recommended, researcher suggests
  An obstetrician who specializes in obesity disputes current recommendations for weight gain during pregnancy.
• Depressed women can lose weight as successfully as others do
  Women with major depression were no less likely than were women without it to have successful results with a weight loss program, according to an new article.
• Exercise helps patients with peripheral artery disease
  Peripheral artery disease affects 5 million individuals in the US and is the leading cause of limb amputations. Doctors have long considered exercise to be the single best therapy for PAD, and now a n…
• Aerobic Exercise No Big Stretch For Older Adults But Helps Elasticity Of Arteries
  Just three months of physical activity reaps heart health benefits for older adults with type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries -- reducing risk of heart disease and stroke, res…
• Energy Gap Useful Tool For Successful Weight Loss Maintenance Strategy
  The term energy gap was coined to estimate the change in energy balance (intake and expenditure) behaviors required to achieve and sustain reduced body weight outcomes in individuals and populations.…
• Football (soccer) fights depression
  Despite being a significant risk group, young men are amongst those least likely to seek professional help when mentally distressed or suicidal. The 'Back of the Net' program, a pilot initiative using…
• Five exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers
  Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle among women suffering trapezius myalgia, a tenderness and tightness in the upper trapezius musc…
• Wii Fit may not help families get fit
  The Nintendo Wii Fit many people are considering as Christmas gifts may be great entertainment, but a new study indicates the console has little effect on family fitness.
• Movement comes with appetite
  A body that is provided with food too often gets caught up in the maelstrom of a lack of exercise, obesity and ultimately diabetes. The trigger is a molecular switch that is controlled by insulin, a n…
• Disordered eating may affect 10 to 15 percent of women
  Several maladaptive eating behaviors, beyond anorexia, can affect women. Indeed, some 10 to 15 percent of women have maladaptive eating behaviors and attitudes according to new study.
• Negative emotions outweigh intent to exercise at health clubs
  With only 30 percent of Americans trying to lose weight meeting the National Institutes of Health exercise guidelines of 300 minutes/week, a new study explores the paradox that exists -- an antidote f…
• Moderate weight loss in obese people improves heart function
  Obese patients who lost a moderate amount of weight by eating less and exercising more improved their cardiovascular health, says a new study.
• Fit teenage boys are smarter -- but muscle strength isn't the secret, study shows
  In the first study to demonstrate a clear positive association between adolescent fitness and adult cognitive performance, researchers find that better aerobic health among teenage boys correlates to…
• Modifiable risk factors for heart disease identified
  A new article aims to disentangle the influence of menopause versus chronological aging in upping women's post-menopausal risk for heart disease, evaluate the role of smoking status, physical activity…
• College football linemen take one for the team in terms of health
  The high-intensity exercise performed by college football linemen does not protect them from obesity, related health problems and the potential for cardiovascular disease later in life, new research s…
• Exercise reduces death rate in prostate cancer patients
  As little as 15 minutes of exercise a day can reduce overall mortality rates in patients with prostate cancer, according to a new study.
• Association of tight glycemic control with road crashes in diabetic patients
  A study from Canada suggests an association between tighter glycemic control and an increased risk of a motor vehicle crash in diabetic adults.
• Weight-loss proves effective cure for sleep apnea
  For obese men, a dramatic weight loss can be an effective way to improve moderate to severe sleep apnea, scientists. Those with severe sleep apnea when the study began benefited most from weight loss.
• Cardiovascular risk in youth with type 1 diabetes linked primarily to insulin resistance
  Youth with type 1 diabetes have now been found to have abnormal insulin resistance. Having abnormal insulin resistance appears to negatively affect heart, blood vessel and exercise function in this po…
• Young adults who exercise get higher IQ Scores
  Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a major new study.

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• The Truth on Resveratrol Side Effects
  Resveratrol is being promoted as a way to stay healthy and live longer. While Resveratrol Supplements flood the market, new concerns have been raised about possible Resveratrol Side Effects. Learn the…
• How to Prevent Snoring - What Causes it and How to Naturally Stop Snoring
  Snoring is not a laughing matter, nor it is something to be taken as a joke or a funny incident. It is actually a serious problem that can have adverse effects on one's health. It can also be the caus…
• Alcohol, Men and Sex
  Men have always associated alcohol with sex. Contrary to the popular viewpoint, there are many adverse effects of alcohol on men's sexual function. The article below discusses the effects of alcohol o…
• Best Way To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks For Good
  There are many treatments available for minimizing the appearance of stretch marks. This article describes a few of the new creams available on the market today and the effect it will have on the skin…
• Lipobind Review
  As far as effectiveness goes, Lipobind is indeed less effective compared to other products, but at such a small difference that you will barely be able to tell.
• Discover How Lower Back Exercises Can Give You Back Pain Relief
  Find out simple lower back exercises that you can do at home to give you back pain relief. Take action to get rid of back pain once and for all. Find out more here...
• Green Tea - A Beverage to Reduce Cholesterol
  Regular consumption of Green tea can reduce heart diseases and circulatory disorders. Green tea can reduce the LDL levels and other type of triglycerides.
• Steps to a Bigger Penis - Learning How to Get Bigger Penis That Will Please Any Woman on Demand
  There are millions of men across the globe that are not happy with their current size. This is a big problem as the saying goes size does matter to women. This means that if you have a small penis the…
• Acai 1000Mg Review
  Acai 1000mg provides with everything that the powder provides at a lower price. You will see, if you are new user, that the Acai 1000mg is useful in many situations.
• What to Do to Make Your Penis Bigger - The Exact Step I Took to Transform My Small Penis to a Giant
  Are you comfortable with your penis size? Not, then you must know that there are methods to increase your size both in length and girth. Just as how your muscles can get bigger, so does your penis. Re…

• Alternative Solutions to Breast Enlargement
  Today, a large number of women seeking breast enhancement prefer to buy herbal pills, gels, creams and suction bras to enhance the size of their breasts as they don't wish to go for costly breast enha…
• Herpes Treatment Requires A Complete Plan
  If you think that treating herpes with drugs and topical remedies are the only answer, then you are mistaken. There are so many things to do and to take internally that help your body fight herpes.
• Want to Shed Weight? Have More Sex
  When you are in mood to enjoy lovemaking with your partner, you may not like to think of weight loss. But according to experts, sex helps couples to lose significant amount of body weight. In addition…
• Acai Powder Review
  Acai Powder can help you last longer on your job without becoming stressed, it can help you get over a cold quicker, or avoiding it all together.
• Red Yeast Rice - Potent Cholesterol Lowering Supplement
  Red yeast rice is very effective in reducing High Cholesterol and has been accepted by the medical though grudgingly. More Research needs to be done to reassure the scientific community.

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• Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit - Washington Post
  SwissinfoRepublicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summitWashington Post... to participate in President Obama's proposed health-care summit if the White House chooses not to scrap the existing re…
• H1N1 vaccine still available - Point Pleasant Register
  Irish TimesH1N1 vaccine still availablePoint Pleasant RegisterThe Mason County Health Department is continuing to offer the vaccine to all age groups at no cost. H1N1 clinics run from 8 am-5 pm every…
• 'We need health care reform now' - Sioux City Journal
  'We need health care reform now'Sioux City JournalORANGE CITY, Iowa -- Health care costs are continuing to rise, people with pre-existing conditions are still refused insurance, and families grow bank…
• Michelle Obama aims to end child obesity in a generation - USA Today
  USA TodayMichelle Obama aims to end child obesity in a generationUSA TodayToday, the self-described "mom in chief" is launching Let's Move, a campaign to help other parents deal with a national health…
• Cleveland Cavaliers Remove Water Fountains Over Health Concerns - Player Press
  Plain Dealer (blog)Cleveland Cavaliers Remove Water Fountains Over Health ConcernsPlayer Press"This was done in an effort to foster the most health-safe environment we felt we could provide for our fa…
• More than 1000 get mumps in New York, New Jersey since August - CNN
  More than 1000 get mumps in New York, New Jersey since AugustCNNHealth officials have linked the outbreak to an 11-year-old boy at the camp. He had recently returned from the United Kingdom, where a m…
• Public health hazard must not be downplayed - Boston Globe
  Vermont Public RadioPublic health hazard must not be downplayedBoston GlobeDownplaying tritium's health hazard is also a deceptive disservice to concerned citizens. The National Academy of Sciences ha…
• White House, House GOP Clash Over Feb. 25 Health Care Talks, Premiums Vs ... - FOXNews (blog)
  New York Times (blog)White House, House GOP Clash Over Feb. 25 Health Care Talks, Premiums Vs ...FOXNews (blog)On the premium front, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, following on…
• Calif. health officials apologize for data breach - San Jose Mercury News
  Calif. health officials apologize for data breachSan Jose Mercury NewsCalifornia's Department of Health Care Services is apologizing to nearly 50000 Medi-Cal recipients whose Social Security numbers w…
• Health Buzz: Study Ties Soft-Drink Intake to Pancreatic Cancer - U.S. News & World Report
  Globe and MailHealth Buzz: Study Ties Soft-Drink Intake to Pancreatic CancerU.S. News & World ReportA new study suggests that drinking soda may increase your risk of pancreatic cancer, Reuters reports…

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• Author discusses health book at chamber meeting (St. Tammany News)
  In Catherine Wilbert’s new book, “Mending Your Metabolism,” she demonstrates her commitment to fitness, wellness and health.
• PARKS AND RECREATION CALENDAR (The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
  LEISURE CLASSES Herbal Health One Size Fits All: Feb. 24, registration deadline Friday. For ages 18 and older. Supplies information that will benefit and maintain an overall herbal health program for…
• Fitness calendar (Asheville Citizen-Times)
  Submit entries at least two weeks in advance to Fitness Calendar, P.O. Box 2090, Asheville, NC 28802, e-mail to melmoore@CITIZEN-TIMES.com or fax to 251-0585.
• ACLU accuses Fresno City College health instructor of religion lessons (San Jose Mercury News)
  SAN FRANCISCO — An instructor at a public community college in Fresno has been improperly presenting his religious views on homosexuality, abortion and global warming as fact to students in an intro…
• HCCC Health and Fitness Classes (Utica Daily News)
  Herkimer, February 8, 2010 - Herkimer County Community College announces upcoming Community Education health and fitness programming.
• HEALTH CALENDAR | Feb. 9-16 (Miami Herald)
  MIAMI-DADEAlzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and every second Tuesday of each month; Palace Suites, 11377 SW 84th St., Kendall; free. For more information, call Rosan…
• Health and Fitness calendar (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
  Fitness eventsAn Exploration of Partner Yoga: 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday at Midtown Yoga, 524 S. Cooper. Cost: $35 per couple. Treat your senses; practice yoga amidst candles, incense and soothing music. Va…
• Friends matter more than fitness, money (Sydney Morning Herald)
  Quality relationships are more important to Australians than financial security, health and fitness, or career success, a survey has found.
• Good friends over fitness or finances (Herald Sun)
  RELATIONSHIPS come first for most Australians over money, health, fitness or career success.
• Friends versus fitness or finances (The Courier Mail)
  QUALITY relationships are more important to Australians than financial security, health and fitness, or career success, a survey has found.

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• Vital Signs: Risks: Study Looks at Serotonin and SIDS Deaths
  Researchers are a step closer to understanding why babies who appear to be perfectly healthy may die suddenly.
• Vital Signs: Perceptions: Doctors, Patients and a Clash of Priorities
  High blood pressure is often a top priority for doctors, but pain and depression may be more pressing to their patients.
• Vital Signs: Hazards: A Warning on Mixing Herbs and Medicine
  A study found that products including St. John’s wort, ginger and garlic could be dangerous for people taking common medicines.
• Really?: The Claim: 3-D Movies Can Induce Headaches and Sickness
  Can 3-D movies like “Avatar” cause motion sickness?
• Personal Health: Less Invasive Hip Surgeries Make Inroads
  Orthopedic surgeons across the country are using techniques for hip replacement that reduce complications and speed recovery in patients.
• Both Parents’ Ages Linked to Autism Risk
  A study of almost five million births in California found that the chance of having autistic children increased with older parents.
• Update: Recovery Matches a Marathon Operation
  After a surgeon removed a huge cancerous tumor from his abdomen, Robert Collison, 59, spent eight weeks in the hospital with infections and other complications.
• Global Update: H.I.V. and Herpes: Treating Herpes Doesn’t Reduce Chance That AIDS Virus Will Spread, Study Finds
  The herpes drug acyclovir lowered H.I.V. levels in the blood but did not make a person less likely to spread the AIDS virus, researchers said.
• Cases: A Walking Magnet for Odd, Minor Ills
  Sue Eisenfeld, a 38-year-old afflicted with maladies like carotidynia and mucocele, has given herself the title Queen of Minor Ailments No One Has Ever Heard Of.
• In Haiti, Practicing Medicine From Afar
  A video hookup between a patient on the scene and a doctor far away can save lives.

• 18 and Under: When to Worry if a Child Has Too Few Words
  Every pediatrician knows the frustration of trying to quantify the speech and language skills of a screaming toddler.
• Letters: Do Supplements Work? (1 Letter)
  
• Q & A: Low LDL Levels
  Can my LDL, my “bad” cholesterol, get too low?
• Ally for the Poor in an Unlikely Corner
  Through his work in poor countries, Andrew Witty, chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline, has positioned his company as the leader among drug makers in advancing world health issues.
• News Analysis: Democrats Ask, Can Health Care Bill Be Saved?
  President Obama is pushing for a final bill, but he didn’t say how he would resolve the questions of policy, procedure and politics facing Congress.
• Patient Money: Fighting Denied Claims Requires Perseverance
  Following a few steps can make the process of appealing insurance denials easier and increase the likelihood of success.
• Journal Retracts 1998 Paper Linking Autism to Vaccines
  The paper in The Lancet, which was retracted after years of reassessment, caused a sharp decline in vaccinations in Britain after its publication.
• Obama Plans Bipartisan Summit on Health Care
  The meeting would mark the first time in the long health care debate that leaders from both sides would be allowed to air their ideas publicly.
• A Federal Effort to Push Junk Food Out of Schools
  To fight obesity, legislation would ban candy and sugary beverages, and many schools would be required to offer more nutritious fare.
• Trace of Thought Is Found in ‘Vegetative’ Patient
  Experts said a finding could raise ethical questions about consulting severely disabled patients on care.
• One Bowl = 2 Servings. F.D.A. May Fix That.
  The F.D.A. may update serving sizes for foods like chips, cookies and ice cream to reflect how Americans really eat.
• Stalled Health Care Bill Leaves Drug Makers in Regulatory Limbo
  Without the regulatory certainty stemming from the health care bill, drug companies face unpleasant surprises like a heavier tax on foreign income.
• Insulin Study Could Lead to New Dosage Devices
  A new study points toward a different way of regulating children’s glucose levels by using a continuous glucose monitor instead of the standard diabetes management system.
• Doctor and Patient: When the Patient Can’t Afford the Care
  Medical schools are strong in teaching biology and pharmacology, while areas like the costs of health care are often neglected.
• Health Official Can’t Guarantee Openness in Talks
  Kathleen Sebelius, the secretary of health and human services, said administration officials provided “technical support” to Congress, but did not control the negotiations on the health bill.
• Personal Best: Slimmer Doesn’t Always Mean Fitter
  Exercise physiologists encourage athletes to be aware of the point at which weight loss hinders performance.
• Extra Money for Science in Obama’s Budget
  The president’s proposed spending plan would increase money for the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health.
• Cases: Homeless, Shoeless, Even Nameless
  A young woman who received treatment at a psychiatric ward in Portland, Ore., lamented the loss of the voices in her head.
• Global Update: Seattle Group Paying F.D.A. for Work on a Pneumococcal Disease Vaccine
  The agency said the group, PATH, would pay it $480,000 to begin building a better vaccine for the disease.
• Infection Persists, Despite Vaccine
  The PCV7 vaccine has all but eliminated strains of pneumococcal disease, but a serious and sometimes fatal complication has become more common.
• Basics: Abstract Thoughts? The Body Takes Them Literally
  Researchers have found that the body embodies abstractions the best way it knows how: physically.
• Cases: An Ill Father, a Life-or-Death Decision
  A father was sick, again, and a choice was suddenly thrust on his daughter.
• Doctor and Patient: Practicing on Patients, Real and Otherwise
  Medical simulation can improve teamwork among doctors, nurses and other clinicians.
• Doctor and Patient: Offering Care for the Caregiver
  For all the assertions about the importance of caring in medicine, doctors as a profession have been slow to recognize family members who care for patients at home.
• Second Opinion: Facing End-of-Life Talks, Doctors Choose to Wait
  A new study suggests that many doctors postpone conversations about how a terminal patient wants to die longer than guidelines indicate they should.

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• Different colors describe happiness, depression
  Are you in a gray mood today? How about a blue funk? Maybe you're seeing red, because you're green with jealousy. The colors we use to describe emotions may be more useful than you think, according to…
• Paxil interferes with cancer drug, study shows
  The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.
• Religious folks may not be healthier, after all
  Attending religious services or having spiritual experiences may not protect against heart attacks and strokes, a new study suggests.
• Newborn blood used in research angers parents
  A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack.
• Obama wants school vending machine changes
  The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
• First lady is tackling childhood obesity
  After laying the groundwork for nearly a year, first lady Michelle Obama launches a campaign on Tuesday against childhood obesity that she hopes will change the way millions of Americans eat, exercise…
• 170 more tons of tainted milk found in China
  The discovery has punched a 170-ton hole in China's promises to overhaul its food safety system. Officials say they've found yet another case where large amounts of tainted milk powder from the countr…
• Newsweek: How Botox might keep you from feeling sad
  According to a new study, by paralyzing the frown muscles that ordinarily are engaged when we feel sad or angry, Botox short-circuits the emotions themselves.
• 3 simple steps can cut childhood obesity
  A new study finds three household routines lower the risk of obesity in children: having family dinners, getting enough sleep and limiting weekday TV time.
• Beer may be good for your bones
  If you downed one too many while watching the Super Bowl, here's at least one reason to hold your head high: Drinking beer can be good for your health.

• Estrogen pills may increase asthma risk
  Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists report.
• Autism risk in kids rises with mom’s age
  A woman's chances of having a child with autism increase  substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million birth…
• Bad malaria pills raise drug resistance fears
  High rates of the most effective type of malaria-fighting drugs sold in three African countries are poor quality  raising fears of increased drug resistance to a killer disease.
• Even if you're careful, drugs can end up in water
  The federal government advises throwing most unused or expired medications into the trash instead of down the drain, but they can end up in the water anyway, a study from Maine suggests.
• Study links sugary soda to pancreas cancer
  People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
• Are you destined to inherit your mother's body?
  Peeking into your future isn't as simple as taking a look at your mom.  Studies suggest that while your genes may determine up to 80 percent of your weight and body shape, environment and personal ch…
• NYT: Obama, GOP set for TV health showdown
  The meeting would mark the first time in the long health care debate that leaders from both sides would be allowed to air their ideas publicly.
• 9/11 health lawsuits raise credibility concerns
  As the first cases in a massive battle over illnesses linked to 9/11 near trial, an Associated Press investigation has found that several of the initial 30 suits contain inconsistent or exaggerated cl…
• Gene mutation speeds up the aging process
  Scientists have found specific genetic variants which may explain why some people age earlier than others and say their findings have important implications for understanding cancer and age-related di…
• Major mumps outbreak spreads in New York
  More than 300 people have been diagnosed with the mumps in suburban New York as America's largest outbreak of the disease in years spreads. Almost all the cases are among Orthodox Jews.
• Ditch just one tempting food — and lose weight
  Certain foods can be a dieter's downfall. By cutting out just one vice, you can reshape your body.
• NYT: FDA weighs update to serving sizes
  The Food and Drug Administration may update serving sizes for foods like chips, cookies and ice cream to reflect how Americans really eat.
• Eagles getting sick on food they eat
  Bald eagles are being attacked by an emerging predator. It's in the food they eat.
• Lower your heart rate, prevent a heart attack
  The latest research shows a resting heart's numbers can signal more serious problems.
• Love's language: Couples who say ‘we’ happier
  Married couples who refer to themselves as we or us and describe possessions as ours are happier than those who use singular pronouns, a new study shows.
• Goodbye swine flu! Epidemic seems to be over
  Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to day that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
• Fact or fiction? Bill creates 150 new agencies
  The Democrats' health insurance reform plan would create around 150 new federal agencies. Msnbc.com fact-checks this claim — and more.

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• 'Third-hand smoke' risk warning
  Lingering residue from tobacco smoke that clings to upholstery, clothing and the skin releases cancer-causing agents, warn experts.
• Brain injury linked to gambling
  Californian scientists think they may have discovered the part of the brain which makes people fear losing money.
• Fertile forties pregnancy warning
  Experts fear older women are ditching contraception in the mistaken belief that fertility inevitably wanes at a certain age.
• Cancer nurses funding row
  Gordon Brown has given more details of Labour's plans to provide dedicated one-to-one specialist nursing for everyone in England diagnosed with cancer.
• GPs warn about 'population rise'
  New Scottish GP practices should be set up in areas which are likely to see population increases, the BMA says.
• Baby opt-out
  Should drug addicts be paid to get sterilised?
• Problem gamblers
  Doctors 'not picking up patients' gambling problems'
• Exercise 'can cut gallstone risk'
  Doing lots of exercise drastically cuts the risk of developing painful gallstones, UK researchers have found.
• Better child-diabetes care urged
  A shocking number of children are suffering potentially fatal complications of diabetes each year, a charity says.
• Genes reveal 'biological ageing'
  Scientists say they have pinpointed gene variants that might show how fast people's bodies are ageing.

• Muscle madness
  Young men risk taking steroids for the perfect body
• Card carriers
  'We know about organ donation from both sides'
• Premature birth gene clue found
  DNA differences which appear to affect the risk of giving birth early have been found by US scientists.
• Patients' stories
  Encouraging minorities to seek mental health help
• Baldness risk from hair extensions
  Scientists want extensions banned because they say too many people are getting them done on the cheap risking baldness or alopecia.
• Transplant first in kidney sister
  A pioneering procedure has allowed a British woman to get a new kidney from her sister - even though the organ would normally be rejected.
• Secret of sperm sprint uncovered
  A mechanism which starts sperm swimming near the egg could lead to new forms of male contraception, say scientists.
• Trauma services 'too poor'
  Hundreds of people who suffer serious injuries are dying due to poor care, according to a report from the National Audit Office.
• Artificial pancreas diabetes hope
  Scientists in Cambridge show that an artificial pancreas can be used to regulate blood sugar in children with Type 1 diabetes.
• Patient 'killed unlawfully' by GP
  A coroner calls for a shake-up of out-of-hours medical care after ruling a patient was unlawfully killed by an overseas doctor.
• Gene loss link to severely obese
  A small number of extremely overweight people may be missing the same chunk of genetic material, claim UK researchers.
• Scan unlocks vegetative patients
  Scientists have been able to reach into the mind of a brain-damaged man and communicate with his thoughts.
• Dementia 'losing out' on funding
  Dementia costs the UK twice as much as cancer, but gets just a fraction of the funding for causes and cures, says a report.
• Dangers of 'lax' cosmetic surgery rules
  Patients need better protection from some of those involved in the cosmetic industry, warn British Association of Plastic Surgeon president, Nigel Mercer
• Q&A: Advice about swine flu
  Information about swine flu and the potential threat it poses.
• Cancer: The facts
  Information and statistics on common types of cancer
• From BBC Health
  Confirming a diagnosis of high blood pressure
• Heart disease and stroke
  

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• Autism, Older Parents Link Detailed
  Mothers Older Than 40 Are 50 Percent More Likely to Have Autistic Child, but Overall Risk is Still Low
• Video: Parent's Age: Factor in Autism?
  As autism concerns continue to grow, studies show that older parents are more likely to have autistic children. As Dr. Jon LaPook reports, this may be an important clue in finding the cause of autism.…
• Malaria Drugs in Africa Found Defective
  Up to 40 Percent of Pivotal Drugs Fail Inspections, Raising Fears of Increased Resistance and a Coming Epidemic
• Many Overweight Teens Don't Think They Are
  Study Finds 1 in 3 Don't Believe They're Overweight or Obese; Dr. Jennifer Ashton Says Incorrect View Can Hinder Treatment
• Florida Probes Cancer Cluster
  Palm Beach Town Reporting High Incidence of Childhood Cancers
• Work Off Your Super Bowl Bulge
  Tracy Anderson Gives Tips for Getting Back on Track with Toned Arms, Abs and Gluts
• Video: Dangers of Adolescent Obesity
  Dr. Jennifer Ashton discussed the dangers of adolescent obesity and how to prevent it.
• Video: Managing Sports Pain
  Sports can take quite a toll on our bodies, especially as we get older. Erica Hill is joined by Miami Dolphins team physician, Dr. George Caldwell who shows us how to manage those aches and pains.
• Is the U.S. Swine Flu Epidemic Over?
  While Cases are Still Occurring, for a Month No States had Widespread H1N1 Activity
• Jenny Craig Ends Ad Campaign after Lawsuit
  Settlement in Lawsuit from Weight Watchers Requires Jenny Craig to Stop Airing Valerie Bertinelli Spot

• Big Games May Up Fans' Heart Risk
  They Appear to, Though Increase Is Small, Studies Show; Excitement, Extra Food, Alcohol Potentially in Play
• Video: Live Past 100 Years Old
  There are five blue zones in the world, meaning areas that have high demographics of people that reach 100 or areas that have long life expectancy rates. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with author Dan Buettner…
• World Cancer Day's Spotlight on Prevention
  Experts Say That 40 Percent of Cancers Are Preventable With Lifestyle Changes
• Report: 40% of Cancers are Preventable
  Experts Cite Smoking, Overeating, Excessive Alcohol and Lack of Exercise
• Is Carbon Monoxide a Threat in Your Home?
  Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen Looks at Effects of This Silent Killer, and Ways to Stay Safe
• Concussions Have Big Impact on Kids
  Student Athletes at High Risk of Serious Head Injuries, Dr. Jennifer Ashton Shows New Gear Designed to Minimize Blows
• Free Text Campaign Targets Pregnant Women
  White House to Announce Cell Phone Program Designed to Curb Premature Births; Focus on Low Income Mothers
• U.S. to Soon Pay Half of Health Care Costs
  Even Without Health Care Overhaul, Report Says Government Will Pay Half of All Medical Cost by 2012
• U.S. Winning War on Child Abuse
  Federal Study Shows Drastic Drop in Abuse Since Early 90's But Child Advocates Caution Tough Economy Could Derail Progress
• Doc: Blame Med Journal for Measles Deaths
  After Lancet Retracts Study Linking Autism to MMR Vaccine, Big Vaccine Backer Says Lancet, Others Should Be Held Accountable
• Scientists Communicate with Vegetative Man
  New Study May Force Dramatic Rethink in Way Brain-Injury Patients are Assessed and Treated
• Video: Veteran Gives Gift of Sight
  A 76-year-old retired optician makes weekly rounds at a veteran's center, repairing eyeglasses for free. As Barry Peterson reports, this Vietnam veteran takes pride in serving his country once again.
• Video: Child Abuse Numbers Drop
  In America, far too many children become victims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse each year. Cynthia Bowers shows us what's behind the recent 26-percent drop.
• Rangel: Health Reform Compromise in Works
  1st Indication Dems May Still Try to Pass Reform, But Unclear When New Bill Might be Vote-Ready
• Group Finds Toxic Cadmium in Adult Jewelry
  1 Store Chain Pulls Products Off Shelves; Saks, Aeropostale say They're Investigating Claim by Environmental Group

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• More than 1,000 get mumps in NY, NJ
  More than 1,000 people in New Jersey and New York, many of them adolescent Orthodox Jews, have been sickened with mumps since August, health authorities said Monday.
• Jackson doc charged with manslaughter
  Michael Jackson's doctor was charged Monday with involuntary manslaghter in connection with the pop star's June 25 death at age 50.
• Health care meeting to be televised Feb. 25
  President Obama's bipartisan meeting on health care reform planned for February 25 will be broadcast live, a senior administration official said Monday.
• Study: 'Electronic cigarettes' don't deliver
  Electronic cigarettes that vaporize nicotine juice to inhale instead of smoke from burning tobacco do not deliver as promised, according to research at Virginia Commonwealth University.
• How to fight childhood obesity in 3 steps
  Worried about your child's weight? You can do more than just nag him or her about eating too much junk food. Implementing three healthy family habits--eating dinner together, making sure they get enou…
• Michelle Obama's war on childhood obesity
  The convenience store near my house is where I first became aware of the problem.
• Study: Older moms' kids have higher autism risk
  A 10-year study examining 4.9 million births in the 1990s has found more evidence that there's a link between autism and the mother's age at conception.
• Mediterranean diet may help prevent dementia, study says
  Eating a diet rich in healthy fats and limiting dairy and meat could do more than keep your heart healthier. It could also help keep you thinking clearly.
• In sickness and in health, couple's love endures
  The 30 years that Tom and Vera Forkner have loved each other have been up and down, smooth and rocky, but a chronic illness presented a new challenge.
• H1N1 flu continues to kill, CDC warns
  Federal health officials urged Friday that more Americans get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus, sometimes referred to as swine flu, which continues to kill.

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• Esther Dyson, coming home to Princeton - Luncheon at Princeton Chamber of Commerce
  Esther Dyson is getting a lot of publicity, many news stories, blogs, and interviews. It seems to be an extension for a woman who in the course of her life has worn the hats of a journalist, author, i…
• The Power of Social Media in Doctor / Patient Relationship - Ann Engelland MD
  Talking about using social media in the healthcare industry and actually doing something with social media that makes a difference are two totally different things. Ann Engelland MD clearly understand…
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• Need your expert thoughts on skin that hurts when touched
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• help losing weight at home
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• Stupid mouthpiece, so annoyed...
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