From video games that claim to sharpen concentration to brain gyms offering mental circuit training, consumers are jumping on the “use it or lose it” notion of brain health in an effort to stave off the effects of aging.
This exploding interest in brain fitness saw consumer sales rocket from an estimated $5 million in 2005 to $80 million in 2007, according to market research firm SharpBrains. But with long-term benefits yet to be proven and brain-boosting Read the rest of this entry »
MANAMA, Bahrain – Coalition warships operating in the North Arabian Sea and Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 150 have seized more than 20 tons of narcotics since October, with an estimated value of more than $100 million, officials said.
CTF 150, also tasked with conducting counter-piracy operations, is part of a continual presence in the region committed to creating and maintaining a lawful maritime order.
The task force has seized Read the rest of this entry »
The 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day will be observed around the world and in Greenwich on Dec. 1. Locally, the events for World AIDS Day will take place at Town Hall on Monday, Dec.1, as coordinated by the Greenwich Department of Health. Included in the events will be free, rapid HIV testing — results are available in 20 minutes.
This year’s World AIDS Day theme is “Lead — Empower — Deliver.” As of 2007, nearly all countries have Read the rest of this entry »
There isless then 2 weekstill Christmas and staying in shape over the holidays can be challenging. This weekend the weather is perfect in Dallas with highs in the 60s and 70s with a little sunshine peeking through.
If you are a runner or walker, you probably know already that the
is Sunday morning. Even if you are not participating in the event, you can check out their exhibit at the Dallas Convention Center-Hall C today till 6pm. There will be Read the rest of this entry »
RICHMOND, Va. – Fitness machine maker Nautilus is expanding
its Grayson County manufacturing facility, creating 60 jobs.
Gov.
said Thursday the $1.7 million expansion will add
a cardio exercise equipment line to the company’s manufacturing
operations.
Vancouver, Washington-based Nautilus makes fitness products
under brands including Nautilus, Bowflex and StairMaster. It has
had manufacturing operations in
since 1975.
Kaine approved $50,000 Read the rest of this entry »
Barnett International, a division of Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI), has announced the release of The Form FDA 1572: A Reference Guide for Clinical Researchers, Sponsors, and Monitors. Designed for clinical investigators, clinical site staff, study monitors, regulatory affairs professionals, and others involved in the clinical research process, the text is the first reference guide to address the Form FDA 1572-Statement of Investigator form, Read the rest of this entry »
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“NICE says no to kidney cancer treatments” reports that several approved novel drugs for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) are unlikely to pass the UK National Health Service’s cost effectiveness threshold. The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) distinguishes between progression free survival and overall survival.
The four drugs studied showed “clinically relevant and statistically significant advantages” over the Read the rest of this entry »
Her family and friends combed the area, driving from hospital to hospital in a frantic quest to find out whether their beloved Maria Elena Villalobos survived Friday’s deadly Metrolink crash.
The 18-year-old student commuted downtown three days a week to study fashion design. Friday afternoon, she took Metrolink Train 111 to get home to Moorpark.
The last her family heard from her was a text message about 3:20 p.m., telling her mother she was Read the rest of this entry »
Fitness goal, fitness folly
If your goal is to change your body then variety will be the key when choosing the most effective workout for you.Weight training, dance,
,
and amateur athletics (cycling, running, basketball, etc.) could all have a place in your workout regime during the year to keep your routine interesting, fun and challenging.
Research has shown that when workouts become something you “should do” versus something Read the rest of this entry »