Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi and New Orleans Hornets phenom Chris Paul will introduce a nationwide youth fitness initiative at the 2009 All-Star Jam Session and unveil their new “got milk?” ads.
The ads will hit publications in March.
The Get Fit By Finals program from the NBA and the “got milk?” Body By Milk Campaign, challenges teens to make a personal fitness goal and provides a plan to achieve it.
Two-thirds Read the rest of this entry »

A trip to a routine medical appointment in Palo Alto turned fatal for a 56-year-old Pittsburg woman, who died after suffering major injuries when her ambulance crashed on University Avenue last week, police said Monday.
Alba Perez was being transported from Concord when the ambulance carrying her hit a tree and flipped onto its side, Palo Alto police Agent Dan Ryan said Monday.
Perez was critically injured and died Christmas Eve at Stanford Hospital, Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday, January 03, 2009
Q: Where can I take fitness classes in Lufkin to keep my New Year’s resolution?
A: You may be surprised to know that you do have a few different options to help you keep that all important resolution.
Livewell Athletic Club (639-5483) offers several classes both morning and evening, including kickboxing, step aerobics and circuit training. You can get an indoor fitness membership at Livewell for around $40 a month Read the rest of this entry »

Tue Feb 17, 2009 – 04:17 PM
Ask and you shall – or at least might – receive.
Don’t ask and, well, you’ll never know.
While Ricky Hilton’s vision hasn’t been entirely fulfilled yet, his simple request just two months ago has already developed into a tangible plan to improve fitness opportunities for the residents of Rural Retreat.
Hilton approached Rural Retreat Town Council in December with the initial idea Read the rest of this entry »

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) — A sophisticated measure of blood flow to determine where artery-opening stents should be implanted is more effective than the X-ray examinations now commonly used, an international study finds.
The technique, measuring what’s known as “fractional flow reserve” (FFR), is designed for people who have multiple blockages that require artery-opening procedures such as angioplasty, followed by implantation of the Read the rest of this entry »

In a recent announcement, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says there is no reason to require labels for foods made from animals that were genetically engineered and sold to American consumers.  The animals themselves will require labels designating them as genetically engineered, once such an animal is created that passes the FDA approval process.  Thus far, no such animals have met approval for marketing.
The announcement was met with Read the rest of this entry »

NEEDHAM, MA –
As the U.S. recession deepens, and hospitals
see their revenues falling and costs increasing, pressure is building for
hospital layoffs and cutbacks.
Reduction in Force (RIF) actions are difficult decisions but are sometimes
necessary to keep hospitals financially sound. Savvy hospital CEOs are
making RIF contingency plans should their economics demand it. However,
it’s very important that they be targeted, rather than across-the-board,
and Read the rest of this entry »

Chili’s Grill & Bar restaurants in Louisville and Bardstown have donated $500,000 to support the
“Just for Kids” Campaign.
’s Dance Marathon Saturday at the Swain Student Activities Center.
Students raised pledges to stay up all night Friday through noon Saturday to raise funds for the hospital.
“We’re always amazed at the outpouring of support when we mention Kosair Children’s Hospital,” Julie Read the rest of this entry »

A scathing report by the Health and Disability Commissioner says a travelling men's sexual health clinic that regularly visits Nelson came close to exploiting four men it treated.
Between February and June last year Commissioner Ron Paterson received four complaints about the New Zealand Men's Clinic, from men in various parts of the country from Whangarei to Dunedin.
The clinic, which regularly advertises in
and claims a 95 per cent Read the rest of this entry »

Focus on diet, lifestyle changes to manage IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems, and while it usually does not lead to more serious problems it can be embarrassing and frustrating, writes Dr. Bruce Kaler. He says one way to help manage symptoms is to identify IBS triggers, such as stress, certain foods or other illnesses. Having a consistent diet high in fiber and getting enough fluids also help to reduce Read the rest of this entry »