STAMFORD — Herman Taub picked a tomato off a platter of vegetables and settled into his chair to watch one of the most popular television programs of the year.
He argued good-naturedly with his son and fellow football fans over whether the Arizona Cardinals’ offense could overcome the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense.
Although it seemed like Taub, a West Haven resident, could have been in his living room, surrounded by family and friends, he was Read the rest of this entry »

Healthnotes Newswire (January 8, 2009)—For women with a history of breast cancer, information on healthy nutrition for cancer prevention may seem too little, too late. Now researchers bring welcome news that even after diagnosis, a healthy diet may be one way to keep breast cancer at bay.
Aim for more plants, less fat
These findings come out of Women’s Healthy Eating and Living (WHEL) trial, an ongoing diet study of more than 3,000 Read the rest of this entry »

Editors note: This is the 11th in an occasional series of stories profiling Mid-Southerners who are longtime exercisers or who have reclaimed old fitness habits and changed their lives for the better.
Dr. Jim Bailey believes in routines, and for more than 30 years he’s strived to ensure his includes an hour of exercise every day.
“It helps me clear my mind,” said Bailey. “I can work out problems exercising that I can ponder for hours at my desk Read the rest of this entry »