Kim Bensen: WHAT IF WE CHANGED THE QUESTIONSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:31AMA few years ago (more than I'd care to admit) I went to a parenting conference that challenged the attending moms and dads to...
Curves of Chesaning hosts food drive to benefit local familiesSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:45AMChesaning – Curves of Chesaning is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive. And, even though donating food to families in need is its own reward, the club is offering compelling incentives for both existing and potential members who participate. read more
The two sides of our PMSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:00AMDespite dual private and public personas, Kevin Rudd has a very singular mission to give Australia's health system a fair shake.
Carey Mulligan’s Red Carpet TearsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:36AMCAREY Mulligan always cries on the red carpet. The actress admits she is apprehensive of attending the Academy Awards ceremony — at which she is nominated for Best Actress for her role in An Education — because she hates having her photograph taken. “I find it quite difficult,” she said. “I’m not very good at getting my [...]
Carey Mulligan's red carpet tearsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:31AM'An Education' actress Carey Mulligan hates having her photograph taken and says the experience makes her cry.
'Powerful' food like a drug for overeaters: expertsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:35AMSweet chili, Chinese sauces, Greek- or Athenian-style chicken. Flavours were Joel Sopp's addiction. The taste of a barbecued steak off the grill held a special, almost sensuous hold on him, "that amazing, awesome flavour that fills your mouth, the moistness of the meat."
Carey Mulligans Red Carpet TearsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:03AMCarey Mulligan always cries on the red carpet.The actress admits she is apprehensive of attending the Academy Awards ceremony - at which she is nominated for...
Gatorade dumping Woods as spokesmanSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:06AMAdd Gatorade to the list of endorsement deals that Tiger Woods has lost.
Kim Bensen: IS IT OKAY TO BE FAT?Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:52PMOkay, let's face it. We are a fat nation. Well, at least two-thirds of us are. Seat sizes have increased in cars, stadiums -...
Blanks reports to Padres 15 pounds lighterFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:21PM(AP) — PEORIA, Ariz. - The San Diego Padres presented Kyle Blanks with an opportunity and he wanted to take advantage. So he went out and dropped 15 pounds this offseason through a combination of dieting and working out.
Blanks reports to Padres 15 pounds lighterFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:34PMPEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The San Diego Padres have presented Kyle Blanks with an opportunity this season and he wants to act accordingly. Blanks dropped 15 pounds this offseason through a combination of dieting and working out.
A dozen years of Jewish films on tap at Fairbanks festFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:20PMFAIRBANKS - Twelve years is a long time for anything. But for the Farthest North Jewish Film Festival, that time span represents a healthy growth and the enduring commitment to community while show...
Blanks reports to Padres 15 pounds lighterFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:16PMPEORIA, Ariz. -- The San Diego Padres have presented Kyle Blanks with an opportunity this season and he wants to act accordingly.
Blanks reports to Padres 15 pounds lighterFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:02PMThe San Diego Padres have presented Kyle Blanks with an opportunity this season and he wants to act accordingly. Blanks dropped 15 pounds this offseason through a combination of dieting and working out. Blanks hit .250 with 10 homers and 22 RBIs in 148 at-bats last season. He is expected to be the Padres' everyday left fielder this year.
Plans to expand low carbon diet in worksFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:36PMAfter more than two months of dieting, participants in the Skagit Cool Community Campaign have lost 767,044 pounds of carbon — with more to come. Organizers say the kickoff of the…
Figure Skating Standards Foster Eating Disorders, Says Kimberly Dennis, M.D.Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe control and perfectionism that set Olympic athletes apart from their peers at lower levels of competition often have a darker side, according to Kimberly Dennis, M.D., a leading psychiatrist specializing in eating disorder treatment.
The Nordic dietFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 11:21AMThe Nordic diet is high in fibre, protein and fresh produce making it both nutritious and enjoyable to follow but is it really healthier than the Mediterranean diet as so many health experts are claiming? We bring you the facts.
Childhood obesity can be battled without surgeryFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 7:14AMRemember when a chubby child was considered cute? Nowadays, this view is changing. The number of children and teenagers who are overweight is rising.
Eat right for your lifeFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:31AMPut away the flavor-free food, quit counting calories, and say goodbye to guilt. It's time to forget all of that hot air about dieting and get back to basics: Eat when you're hungry, stop when you're full, and enjoy every bite in between. Follow your instincts and you'll -- finally! -- find your ideal weight.
Around San Ramon: Eating disorders affect the entire familyFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:06AMNATIONAL EATING DISORDERS Awareness Week begins Monday. It is a good time to learn more and to realize how vital it is to get help for the entire family when a member is suffering, says Nancy Clarkson.
Medical experts craft much-needed classification system for diabetic nephropathyFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:34AMAn international group of medical experts has crafted a much-needed classification system for diabetic nephropathy, the leading cause of total kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology. The effort should improve communication among health professionals, help researchers design better clinical studies, and guide patient ...
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Drunk Bats Manage To Pass Sobriety TestsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 9:07AM(PhysOrg.com) -- New World Leaf-nosed bats (Chiroptera Phyllostomidae) are thriving in the tropical forests of Central and South America, even though their diets consist of more fruits and nectars than their counterparts in the Old World. Strange thing is the phyllostomide bats are drawn to fruits and nectars even after they have fermented.
Health insurers often balk at weight-loss surgeryThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:42AMJIM MAHONEY/DMN Patient Terry Johnson discusses managing his weight with Dr. Nick Nicholson at the physician's Plano office.With a high concentration of bariatric surgeons and one of the nation's worst rates of obesity-related diseases, North Texas is a hotbed for weight-loss surgeries. But many candidates for surgery complain it's still too difficult to get health insurers to pay.
Kim Kardashian on “Low-Carb” DietThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:32AMKIM Kardashian is starting a “low-carb” diet. The reality TV star — who has been busy promoting her eponymous perfume and fashion line with Bebe — says she needs to start eating healthily again after a few days pigging out in New York. “OK, now that I’m home, I got up early and worked out!” Kim, 29, [...]
Fast food porn for diet refuseniksThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 3:51AMA collection of the world's most fattening recipes have been gathered together on a website for diet refuseniks.
This is why you're fat: fast food 'porn' for the anti-diet brigadeThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:22AMA collection of the world's fattiest recipes, from the Krispy Kreme sloppy joe burger to the chocolate-covered bacon maple doughnut bar, have been gathered together on the internet for hard-core fast food fans.
Media examine fight against counterfeit drugsWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:27PMThe Wall Street Journal reports on the recent shutdown of a counterfeit drug ring in Syria, while highlighting a broader problem with counterfeit medicines in the Middle East. Authorities intercepted "millions of dollars worth of breast cancer, leukemia and other medicines … At least 65 people were detained; it couldn't be learned if they were charged. A trial date hasn't yet been set ...
Teenage waistlandMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:23AM"I'm, like, so fat!" With half of all teen girls and one-quarter of teen boys dissatisfied with their bodies, what parent hasn't heard this complaint, asks Dr.[...]
Teenage waistlandMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:59AM"I'm, like, so fat!"
The mysterious calorieMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 9:38AMYou can't see, taste or smell them,but you can't live without them. And you'll definitely know when you've had too many. Registered dietitian Jill Weisenberger once had a client who kept a puzzling food journal. The calorie counts were all out of whack. The woman's tuna sandwich had 33 calories. An apple: 144.
Thousands dance their pounds away with ZumbaMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:40AMWhen it's cold and gray out, it's often hard to find the motivation to stay active, but the Zumba dance workout has people excited. As our Katie Gibas tells us, people love Zumba because it's more like a dance party than working out.
Girl Scouts squeezed; cookies are no saviorMonday, January 25, 2010 @ 5:09AMIncome from the Girl Scouts of Orange County's annual cookie sale (which begins today, and pits smiling little girls hawking sweets against one’s New Year’s resolution to lose 10 pounds) dove 7.3 percent over four years, while overall revenues...
Know-how crucial to meeting goalsSunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:45AMNew Year’s is typically the time when Americans voice their wishes to change their lives. Some of the most common changes include losing weight, getting healthier and stopping bad habits.
Diets That Work: Independent 3rd Party Website Investigates Diets That WorkSunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:16AMA new independent Internet resource provides a database of diets that work (PRWeb Jan 24, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/dietsthatwork/mastercleanse/prweb3505384.htm
Small steps for big weight lossSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:00AMLOSING weight doesn’t require strict dieting, steely willpower and deprivation. The small-steps approach can be the secret to success.
Scale Back Alabama kicks offSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 1:55AMFor Pike County residents looking to trim up in time for summer Scale Back Alabama might offer the ...
Mindful Eating with Author Barbara L. HoltzmanFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 11:14PMAs part of its "Be Mindful" at the LIbrary Series, Providence Public Library presents: Mindful Eating -- The Key to Making Peace with Food & Your Body. Author Barbara L. Holtzman, MSW, LICSW, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and lifestyle coach, will help you find your natural body weight without dieting.
Bright & breezy BritainFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 6:01PMBritain in 2010 is going to be hot, hot, hot — and no, we’re not talking about the effects of global warming.
In with the new: students' resolutions for 2010Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 12:44AMBy: Saba Hamedy Every year, millions of people nationwide make a set of goals for themselves for the New Year, and 2010 is no different. From eating healthy to kicking procrastination habits, Boston University students are trying hard to keep their resolutions for this y...