A study being released today finds that bisphenol A, a chemical widely used to make plastic and suspected of causing cancer, stays in the body much longer than previously thought.
The findings are significant because the longer the chemical lingers in the body, the greater chance it has of doing harm, scientists say.
Researchers from the University of Rochester in New York also say the chemical may get into the body from sources such as plastic Read the rest of this entry »

website urges the “Y”-chromosome impaired to “EAT for smokin’ SEX APPEAL.”
The magazine’s nutritional tips might better be called “The Electroshock Diet” because the findings will leave you depressed. After all, what’s life without Chili’s Smokehouse Bacon Triple-the-Cheese Big Mouth Burger with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing? The name alone is a mouthful, and the burger weighs in at 2,040 calories,150 grams of fat and 4,900 milligrams of sodium. Yummy!
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What is your fitness age?
There are several factors used to calculate the age and fitness of your body. Some people call this you “real age.” As we breeze through life and participate in the activities that we love, our abilities and skills change over time. Sometimes we see improvement in our abilities, and sometimes we lose flexibility and stamina.
This is a natural part of the aging process, but those of us that are competitive by nature become Read the rest of this entry »

MILWAUKEE — A study being released today finds that bisphenol A, a chemical widely used to make plastic and suspected of causing cancer, stays in the body much longer than previously thought.
The findings are significant because the longer the chemical lingers in the body, the greater chance it has of doing harm, scientists say.
Researchers from the University of Rochester in New York also say the chemical may get into the body from sources such Read the rest of this entry »

It’s cheap, you can do it anywhere, and you have a usefully instinctive knowledge of how to do it. Whether you are working off a belly acquired over Christmas or looking for a regular way to improve your health, putting one leg in front of the other is the way forward.
The NHS advises that walking 10,000 steps a day, or five miles, can give you a
healthy heart and reduce your body fat. It’s good for your circulation and
lungs, and can improve Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve found that the busy lifestyles many riders maintain, whether from their professional careers, academic pursuits or other commitments, often make daily riding impossible. Yet these riders have a serious intent to make progress and reach personal goals. I believe these riders can make real progress in their riding achievements even if they cannot afford the two hour plus commitment to get to the stable, if they slightly increase their levels of Read the rest of this entry »

Published Thursday, December 11, 2008
When you look at your food, some ingredients are easy to see. For example, there is obviously milk in your cereal, cheese on your pizza and peanut butter on your toast.
But your meals are also filled with ingredients you can’t see. And you might be surprised to learn just how much those hidden items affect your health.
Salt is a perfect example of an ingredient that you might not notice, even when you Read the rest of this entry »

• Published January 03, 2009
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Two people arrested in November at a Meridian home where a 1-year-old boy died with drugs in his system have now been charged with multiple counts of felony injury to a child.
Denyel Loos, 25, and Christopher William Azary, 31, were charged in 4th District Court on Friday.
According to Ada County prosecutors, they were charged due to the poor living conditions authorities discovered Read the rest of this entry »

While the plans vary, many of them consist of some variation on vegetable or fruit juice fasts for a specific period, often coupled with supplements, laxatives or enemas. The plans purport to rid the body of toxins, boost the immune system and help the user drop pounds quickly in the process.
“I was introduced to the Master Cleanse by a friend, who gave it great reviews,” says Douglass, 43, a public relations professional who says she has spent Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever had a paper cut that went from mildly annoying to painfully inflamed, robbing you of the use of a digit? The inflammation is a trigger to your body’s immune response, sending white blood cells to clear out the infection and damaged tissue. The same thing can happen within the body, especially the digestive tract.
If you suffer from any number of diseases, including heart disease, hypertension, allergies or chronic digestive problems, Read the rest of this entry »